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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Getting Compensation for Premises Liability in Slip & Fall Accidents

Sometimes in movies and TV shows, actors are shown to fake a slip and fall accident in order to collect monetary damages from a business owner. In truth, it is difficult to fake an accident like this because both sides will investigate the claim, and true negligence is more challenging to prove than you might think. If you have been legitimately injured on another...

5 Steps You Should Take if You Are Injured in a Motorcycle Accident

Emotions run high after any motor vehicle accident, and these emotions are not your friend. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important to remain as calm as possible and act logically to call for help, document what happened, and gather information from the other parties involved in the accident. Be sure to stay focused on these tasks and do not make...

When Do You Need to Hire a Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer?

Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence. If the accident you are involved in is minor (a so-called “fender bender”) and no person is injured, you can likely handle filing the insurance claims yourself. However, a more serious accident can have far-reaching effects on your health, career and entire household. If you or another person is injured, there is potential...

Personal Injury Lawsuits: 13 Things You Should Know

It’s often traumatic to suffer an accident or injury, and the consequences can be life-changing. If another party is liable, you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Here are 13 things you should know that could help your case. 1.    Document the injury from the very moment it happens, before you even meet with your attorney. Take photos and/or...

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

8 Reasons You Should Hire an Attorney for a Bicycle or Pedestrian Accident

If you are injured while riding a bicycle or as a pedestrian, you should hire a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after the accident. There are eight good reasons why it’s important to act quickly to hire an experienced attorney in these cases: 1.    Injuries are more severe. Because, as a cyclist or a pedestrian, you are totally exposed to...

Car Accidents Involving 18-Wheelers and Commercial Vehicles: What To Do

Because of the sheer size of 18-wheelers (as much as 80,0000 lbs.) and other commercial vehicles, accidents involving these vehicles often result in serious injuries or death. These accidents are less likely to occur on back roads, at night or on weekends. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, many crashes of these kinds occur on interstate highways,...

Fathers: 3 Things You Should Know About Your Child Custody Rights

For many years, fathers who sought physical and legal custody of their child had an uphill battle, as courts favored the mother retaining custody. However, times have changed, and biological fathers are viewed as having the same parental rights as biological mothers. Courts are compelled to make decisions in the best interest of the child. Generally, it is considered...

From Negligence to Settlement: A Complete Guide to Personal Injury Claims

  If you have suffered an injury due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury lawsuit...