3 October 2019
The immediate aftermath of an accident can be scary and disorienting. You might wonder what just happened and who was at fault for the accident. You might even be sure that you are the one that caused the accident. It's possible to feel some guilt for being involved in an accident, but it doesn't mean you should admit fault. Here's why you should never admit fault after a car accident. You might be denied damages in a court cause if you were injured — and it turns out to be the other driver's fault.
21 July 2019
Because doctors, nurses, and other people who work in the medical industry are humans, they make mistakes from time to time. However, many problems in a medical setting are related to negligence, whether it's intentional or not. If you think you might be a victim of some type of medical negligence, then you should realize that your situation is, in fact, a big deal. Medical negligence is a big deal that should not be ignored for these reasons and more.
15 May 2019
If you are injured in a shopping mall accident, you deserve compensation from the responsible party. Here are some of the potentially liable parties. The Store In most malls, the developers rent out spaces to individual store owners. If you get hurt inside a store, the store owner is solely responsible for your injuries. For example, if you slipped and fell while shopping for sneakers, the owner of the sneaker store should compensate for your injuries.
13 April 2019
If you have a physical or mental condition that prevents you from being able to hold a full-time job in order to support yourself, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Disability benefits is a safety net designed to help support citizens who are unable to work due to physical or mental conditions. However, it is important to note that being approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be quite challenging, so if you believe that you qualify for these benefits, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced Social Security Disability attorney to assist you.
28 February 2019
Among the many factors that play a role in car accidents, driver error and vehicle problems are often to blame. If you've been in a car accident with a rental car, and you believe that something with the car contributed to the accident — for example, worn-out brake pads — you may think about filing a lawsuit against the rental company for failing to maintain the vehicle to a safe standard.
21 January 2019
If you want to collect compensation from a person who caused a car accident you were involved in, there are four basic elements that must exist in order for you to do this. When these four elements exist, it may give you the right to sue the other driver for compensation, and here is an explanation of the top four elements that must be present to file a suit against someone.
22 October 2018
Many people show little to no interest in things like civil law procedure until they become victims. You can thank our forefathers for creating laws that protect citizens from the harmful effects of careless or negligent actions. Those same laws protect both sides equally, however, and many victims run afoul of the statute of limitations. Read on to learn more about this rule and one major exception to know about.
19 September 2018
Seeking compensation with the support of a pedestrian accident attorney may seem like a straightforward task, but the job is still very distinct within the field of personal injury law. For the individual who has been hit, or their loved one who has, the idea that a car struck a person can seem like a pretty cut and dry case. Proving civil liability, however, may get more involved than that.
6 August 2018
Although government agencies typically have immunity from accident lawsuits, there are situations in which a government body may be held liable for its role in an accident. Here are some of those cases. Government Employee Causes an Accident One of the most obvious ways in which a government may be liable for your accident is if the accident is caused by a government employee. If that's the case, you need to prove that the government employee was on the clock at the time of the accident.
20 July 2018
Being pulled over for reckless driving is more serious than many people believe. A reckless driving charge can result in hefty fines and points on your license. For some people, however, reckless driving can also result in the loss of their driving privileges. If a law enforcement officer believes that your reckless driving was caused by a medical condition, such as syncope or a seizure, he or she can have your license suspended on the spot with what is called a medical recall.