Injury Law
Navigate injury law complexities. Protect victims' rights, seek fair compensation, and understand liability in cases of personal injury and damages.
5 Tips to Finding a Car Accident Lawyer with a Great Record
With the high rate of car accidents happening these days, there’s a need to get in touch with a good lawyer. Sure, you could implement stringent measures to avoid road accidents, but the truth is that some accidents just happen unexpectedly. You could be reversing from the local mall’s parking lot and hit an oncoming vehicle. When this happens, having a good lawyer by your side will get you out of the woods sooner rather than later. Here are 5 tips to help you get a reputable accident lawyer: 1. Choose an experienced lawyer When you find yourself caught between choosing a cheap lawyer and an experienced lawyer, always go…
5 Tips to Finding a Law Firm that Can Help You With a Personal Injury Claim
When you get hurt during an accident; whether an automobile accident, cyclist accident, a fall or even a medical malpractice accident, you need the services of a reputable personal injury law firm so that you can seek legal support. One advantage of using a personal injury law firm is that these institutions have the right personnel and vast resources that they can use to construct a case for your benefit. Now, how does one go about this process?
Establishing Injury Claims – Evidence Collection Process
Winning matters when it comes to a personal injury lawsuit. However, to win the claim, you need to establish that you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. That is one of the most challenging tasks. However, the personal injury lawsuit needs that you first establish your right to claim compensation for the injury which you have endured. Need for Expert Advice First thing is first – you will need a lawyer on your side to win the lawsuit. If you are wondering why or you are unwilling to share your money with another person, you are in for a surprise. Any lawsuit requires experts’ assistance. Any lawsuit will…
What to Do if You’re in a Construction Accident
Did you know that 13 workers die every day in construction accidents? The figure for construction-related injuries is even higher. Construction accidents can be deadly, lead to pain and suffering, and they can also lead to life-long disabilities. If you’ve been involved in a construction accident, you need to take action now. Don’t wait. Nolo explains that you have a lot of legal options of you file a claim before the statute of limitations limit.
5 Things to Do if You Have Been in an Automobile Accident
Automobile accidents occur due to various reasons. They might happen due to over speeding, the driver’s driving skills, the driver might be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, road infrastructure, among many other factors. These accidents result in damages, either to the car or properties within the accident scene, injuries or even death. According to the Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report 2017, California has been ranked position 42 among the top 200 safest cities to drive. However, this does not eliminate the city from accidents and motorists still need to be careful on the roads. Below are five things one can do when they have been in an automobile…
3 Reasons why Employment Law is important
Let’s face it; we live in a litigious world where it seems as if everyone wants to sue someone for something. Any time one feels that they have been wronged in any way can lead to a lawsuit. Protecting yourself and your company is important in this day and age when a lawsuit could be looming at any point. While the law can apply to any aspect of life, we will focus on the reasons why employment law is particularly important in this article. Protection against child labor Child labor laws have not always been in place and in the past many children were subjected to working in environments that…
5 Indispensable Things to Keep in Mind While Making a Construction Accident Claim
Claiming construction accidents could be quite daunting, especially if you have little or no knowledge regarding the provisions in the law. One needs to consider several things in mind for getting an adequate compensation for the medical bills and the damage to the belongings. Besides all the preventive measures for workers at a construction site, there could be a chance of any mishap. You can claim for compensation from the employer regarding the incident, and every worker has proper rights to sue the owner. Here’s a guide to get a reimbursement successfully. When to Claim a Construction Accident Claim An employer is responsible for the proper safety of their employees…
Facts Motorists and Road Users Need to Know About Auto Accidents
Even with a significant dip in auto accidents, the United States highways and roads still lead to thousands of deaths and injuries annually. It’s noted that over 32,000 persons lose their life in auto accidents annually with two million injured in the same across the country. Some of the reasons for the accidents are due to negligence and refusing to adhere to safer measures for motorists. In 2013 alone, the road accident death rate in the US was two times that of most nations around the world. One death in three auto road deaths were due to driving under the influence of alcohol with another one death in three related…
Common Premises Liability Claims And How To Win Them
Nationally, more people are seriously injured in premises-related incidents than in motor vehicle collisions. Fortunately, the duty of care that applies in vehicle collisions applies to property owners as well, at least in most cases. Eight million Americans are treated in emergency rooms every year after a serious fall, and most of these victims are either younger children or older adults. Many of these falls occur because of obstacles on floors, like wet spots, or because of adverse environmental conditions, like burned-out lights that decrease visibility at night. Many children are also seriously injured at playgrounds, mostly due to falls and snagged clothing. Nearly all these injuries occur at public…
Why You Need A Good Lawyer In 9/11 Case
Give the seemingly straightforward nature of 9/11 or World Trade Center victim compensation fund cases (presence in the Exposure Area and diagnosis of a covered condition), many victims assume they either do not need an attorney to pursue these claims, or that any lawyer will do. But the Special Master denies about 33% of the claims it receives, and approves less than full compensation in many other cases. People who lived or worked in Lower Manhattan often have a hard time winning fair compensation, because although no Special Master wants to be featured in a New York Times editorial about denied compensation to 9/11 heroes, there is no such dynamic…
