Category Archives: Personal Injury
So, You Tripped On A Public Sidewalk…What Can You Do?
You may have heard that if you slip and fall in a grocery store, retail location, or other business locale that you can collect damages for injuries sustained. This is true. However, what happens when you slip and fall on a public sidewalk and get seriously injured? Who would be liable for your injuries… Read More »
Are Antilock Braking Systems More Of A Hindrance Than A Convenience?
As technology becomes more advanced, car manufacturers are getting creative with safety features that, overall, do a great deal to keep drivers and others on the road safe. One such feature is the antilock braking system (ABS). ABS is designed to allow drivers to steer safely in an emergency—such as when your vehicle begins… Read More »
Is It Legal For A Hospital To Turn People Away?
Most people are under the impression that if they go to the emergency room, hospital staff cannot refuse to treat them. Unfortunately, this is not exactly the case. Emergency room doctors are under a lot of stress to treat all the patients that arrive in a timely and effective manner. Some people require more… Read More »
What To Do If You Were Injured At A Resort
When most people go on vacation, they do not expect to be injured on the resort’s premises, but unfortunately, accidents are called accidents for a reason, and anything from a slippery hotel lobby floor to a poorly maintained sidewalk around the pool can lead to injury and costly damages. If this should happen to… Read More »
Top 5 Mistakes You Can Make After A Workplace Accident
Injuries on the job are surprisingly common, with approximately 5.2 million workplace accidents and injuries reported each year. Despite the high occurrence rates, however, many individuals are ill-prepared for when a workplace accident happens to them. Failure to prepare can be a costly mistake. If you are not aware of what to do after… Read More »
Common Premises Liability Injuries
According to premises liability law, property owners and business owners are responsible for keeping their properties safe and hazard-free for invitees. While the duty of care varies depending on the nature of the visitors’ relationship with the property owner, it is safe to assume that each property owner has a duty to take reasonable… Read More »
What Is The Likelihood That Your Car Accident Case Will Go To Trial, And What Does Trial Mean For You?
Despite common belief, just because you file a legal claim with the court system does not mean that you will have to go to trial. In fact, it is rare for civil claims to go to court at all. If the two parties can come to an agreement via negotiations and/or mediation, the matter… Read More »
Pros And Cons Of Settling Your Case Out Of Court
Every personal injury claim is handled a bit differently, with some settled without the assistance of lawyers, some going back and forth in negotiations several times before lawyers can come to an agreement, and some requiring several rounds of litigation before a judge and jury can come to a decision. How a case is… Read More »
Why Wrong Way Accidents Occur And What To Do If You Are Involved In One
It is not uncommon to watch to the news and see a story about a car crash that was the result of a person driving the wrong way down an Interstate, or about a multiple-car pileup that stemmed from someone entering the freeway the wrong way. When you see these stories, you may wonder… Read More »
When Construction Accidents Are The Result Of Failure To Perform Routine Inspections
The construction industry is fraught with peril. In fact, one in every five worker deaths in 2016 were construction workers. In 2016, 5,910 workers were killed on the job, an average of more than 99 per week and more than 14 deaths per day. There are hundreds of procedures and protocols in place to… Read More »