Accidents happen all the time and frequently, injuries occur as a result. But, when the injuries occur due to elements outside of your custody or control, legal recourse may be an option. When you slip and fall on someone else’s property, it may lead to a premises liability case. You need to prove that the property owner […]
Every year, millions of elderly individuals in the United States are placed in residential facilities, nursing homes and assisted living centers. Unfortunately, the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) estimates that over two million elderly United States residents placed in these types of facilities experience some form of abuse and neglect. In 2009, NIH found that approximately 5,300 cases […]
Burn injuries may be some of the most tragic, painful and horrific injuries a person can suffer. They can result in permanent disfigurement, significant medical expenses, and medical treatment that could potentially last a lifetime. If someone performed an act – or failed to act – in a situation that caused your injuries, and this person failed […]
Commonly, when you hear the term personal injury, you may think of an individual involved in a car accident or someone slipping and falling. However, acts that are intentional, instead of accidental, can lead to personal injury cases as well. For instance, assault and battery are intentional torts that form the basis of lawsuits in civil […]
There is nothing worse for a parent than watching his or her child suffer from the pain and healing process of a serious injury, especially one caused negligently by another party. As a parent, if someone negligently caused harm to your child, you can hold that individual responsible and accountable for his or her actions or […]
When you are involved in an accident that causes you to suffer a personal injury, there are many questions on your mind. Some of these questions may include wondering how much your case is really worth. The law views the value of your case in terms of damages and there are many factors that contribute to […]
Traffic accidents involving large trucks are unique. The average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds while a large truck weighs upwards of 10,000 pounds. Depending on what the trucks are hauling, they could weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When a large truck collides with passenger vehicles, the results can be catastrophic. In many cases across the […]
Over the last few decades, mediation has become an essential tool in personal injury cases. Litigation can be stressful and time-consuming, and it may lead to expensive attorney’s fees for both parties. In some instances, mediation permits the parties, lawyers and insurance adjusters to reach an agreement without having to file a lawsuit. In most cases, mediation […]
In any personal injury case, fault is one of the most critical elements that you have to prove. The person at fault, the one whose negligence caused the accident, is the person typically responsible to pay for the damage caused by the accident. In some cases, it is very clear who caused the accident. But in many […]
Summertime is without a doubt the most popular time of year for water sports across the United States. Driving or riding on a boat is fun, and a great way to create lifelong memories with friends and family. Just as driving or riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle, accidents happen. A pleasurable ride on a […]