Getting Compensation for a Slip and Fall Injury
There are over one million visits to the hospital emergency room each year because of slip and fall injuries, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. Slip and fall injuries can occur due to poor lighting, wet or uneven surfaces, inclement weather, or improper footwear. Although some people just view slipping and falling as an […]
Finding the Owner of the Dog Who Bit You
Dogs have been man’s best friend for a long time, but unfortunately, not every single dog loves every single human. Sometimes when dogs are sick, scared, or aggressive, they can attack humans and bite them while they’re out and about walking around in the neighborhood. A dog bite can cause anything from a flesh wound to […]
Victim Compensation in the High Pursuit Chase
High pursuit chases with the police may be exciting to watch on television, but when you’re experiencing one on the street in real-time, it can be quite a terrifying experience. With sirens blaring and the police and the suspect racing through the city streets, it can be difficult to know what the right thing to […]
Hit While Exiting the Car
Driving is never something to take lightly. You must make sure that you are doing everything you can to keep you and your passengers safe by following traffic laws, being attentive and checking for reckless drivers, and parking in a safe and legal area each and every time you need to go somewhere. But what […]
Top Road Construction Accidents
Driving is already dangerous enough, having to watch out for reckless or negligent drivers; adds construction and confusing detours because of the construction into the mix, and driving can get downright stressful. According to the Federal Highway Administration, 24,745 deaths occurred from 1982-2014 in work zone crashes (this is about 750 per year). The peak year […]
Avoiding Bicycling Accidents
Cycling is a fantastic way to get fit, enjoy the great outdoors, and is a more environmentally friendly way to get around town, but it doesn’t come without its risks. Cyclists must watch out for drivers who may not be paying attention and they must also obey special traffic laws that keep them safe and […]
Tractor-trailer Driver Asleep at the Wheel
Every time you get on the road, you have a minimum expectation that everyone is paying attention and doing what they’re supposed to be doing. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, which is why accidents occur. You would expect a tractor-trailer driver to be extra attentive and alert while they’re on the road due […]
Handling Medical Bills After an Accident
Whether you have life-threatening injuries, or you have a few bumps and bruises, it’s always a good idea to seek out medical attention right after a severe car accident. Internal injuries could take up to a few hours to present themselves, so it’s best if a doctor examines you so you can ensure that you’re […]
When To See An Attorney About On-the-Job Injuries
Even if you don’t have a job where you’re doing physical labor or using heavy-duty equipment, everyone who has a job—even a desk job—has the potential to incur on-the-job injuries. About 3 million people had an employer-reported illness or injury in the private sector in 2015, and injuries while at work can happen in a […]
What Constitutes Pain and Suffering?
You may have heard the phrase “pain and suffering” before, but what does it actually mean in a legal context? When you’ve been injured as a result of a car crash, motorcycle crash, or another type of personal injury like a slip and fall, sometimes the injuries and mental anguish it can cause can severely […]
