If a dog bit you, and you sustained injuries as a result of that accident, you may be able to file a personal injury claim and recoup money for your medical expenses and pain and suffering. However, before you can file a claim, you have to know who the dog belongs to. Unfortunately, if a dog randomly bites you as you are walking down the street, tracking down the owner can be hard. Read More»
You’ve probably been told, “If someone rear ends you, it’s always their fault,” at one time or another. Unfortunately, this is not 100% true. While the person who rear ends you will almost always be found at least partially at fault, they are not automatically assumed to be completely at fault for the collision as many people tend to believe. Your insurance company (and if you go to court, the judge) will take several factors into consideration when determining where the fault lies. Read More»
Dog parks can be wonderful places for dog owners to socialize their pets. Unfortunately, dogs can be unpredictable – especially when in new and unfamiliar places – and this sometimes results in visitors being bitten by other visitors’ dogs. If you have been bitten in a dog park, who is at fault? The answer depends. Here’s a look at the factors a judge will consider when determining who responsible for the bills related to your injuries. Read More»
Time is of the essence when it comes to hiring a personal injury attorney following any type of injury accident. This is because an injury attorney can help preserve evidence, ensure you get the medical care and documentation needed, and file a claim before the statute of limitations expires. However, hiring an attorney quickly following a tractor trailer accident is especially important. Here are a few of the things you will want to do so should you find yourself injured after your car collides with a semi truck. Read More»
If you have been injured in a car accident and are suing either the other driver or their insurance company for injury-related expenses, you have to be very careful of your actions between the time you’re in the accident and the time a verdict is reached. Many people make mistakes that end up costing them their case. Here’s a look at those common mistakes, along with some examples for added clarity: Read More»
Agriculture is among the most dangerous industries in America; approximately 167 workers in this field are injured on the job each and every day. Many of these injuries occur in grain handling facilities where extreme caution is necessary but not always followed. If you’ve been injured in a grain handling facility accident, read on to learn how your employer might be responsible, and what you can do about it. They Didn’t Train You Well Enough Read More»
Unfortunately, statistics show that elderly people are abused more often in nursing homes than in other settings. It can be hard for individuals to report the abuse they experience due to fear of upsetting their caretakers or creating a problem for their families. So your parent needs some support to stay strong while fighting throughout their malpractice case to get the justice they deserve. Of course, finding a new and safe residence for your parent to live should be the first priority. Read More»
Dealing with life after an auto accident can be very difficult. There are pieces of your life that you have to work on recollecting and putting back together, so the last thing you want to deal with is an insurance company giving you a bit of grief or a hard time over something that is entirely out of your control. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to make things go more smoothly in your favor when trying to negotiate with an insurance company after an accident. Read More»
When you are injured in an accident, you are likely to suffer losses. Sometimes getting past those losses will require you to bring a personal injury claim against the insurance company of the person or business that caused the accident. Here are several things you can do to give yourself a better chance of winning your personal injury case. See a Doctor It is important that you get medical care after a car accident, a fall or other type of injury. Read More»
The court system works hard to clearly identify the true cause of an accident to place responsibility on the right party. Sometimes, the fault assignment process is complicated by mitigating factors due to a number of coinciding events or actions leading up to the car accident. In the court system’s eyes, without those factors present, the collision may never have occurred. When weighing the options, court officials can decide to place blame on a single party, share it as a percentage between all involved parties or deem the cause as undetermined. Read More»