A wrongful death lawsuit is filed by the surviving family members or spouse of an individual who has died due to the negligence or fault of another party. Generally, wrongful death lawsuits take several years before they settle or go to trial, which can be a source of frustration to many clients. However, there are […]
After a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be wondering if you can get compensation for head injuries, although you weren’t wearing a helmet. There are several considerations here that apply. Comparative Negligence According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an overwhelming body of evidence shows that wearing a motorcycle helmet greatly […]
If you have been the victim of an accident involving a large commercial truck, you may be entitled to a personal injury settlement. Filing suit against a trucker may be more complex than the average car collision, because it’s likely that their employer will be involved in the claim as well. Personal injury attorneys can […]
Publishing legal standards have been a staple in the legal field for many years. Professional scholarly publishing has definitely begun to made its way into eBooks and eArticles, stepping out and onto a more modern platform. Historically, distributing information and content through online outlets has widely varied. Although online publishing has only been around for […]
If you’ve suffered injuries as a result of the negligence of somebody else, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages. Medical bills, lost time from work, pain and suffering and any permanent damages are what insurance companies, judges, and juries will pay attention to. Without those, you probably don’t have much […]
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 3,978 trucks were involved in accidents that resulted in fatalities in 2014. While the numbers have decreased somewhat, truck accidents are still a cause for concern. When a truck accident happens, the most crucial thing is to determine liability. Determining which party is at fault clarifies who […]
Everyone has seen or being privy to lawsuits where items are recalled due to some error of the manufacturers. Recently a large bean manufacturer ordered a recall of one if its products due to a flaw in the manufacturing of the can. While the beans themselves may not have been harmed during production, any issues […]
The government recently shelved a plan to screen truck drivers for this serious sleep disorder, and at least one doctor is worried. Reaction to the proposed rule among truckers ranged from “no big deal” to “ridiculous.” Although some transportation companies currently have their own screening plans, there is no absolute requirement and there are no […]
Auto manufacturing defects are much more common than many people realize and have been the cause of countless automobile accidents over the decades. Many defective parts have been identified and listed on the Consumer Protection Agency website to assist both vehicle owners and personal injury attorneys when accidents happen as a result of defective automotive […]
For personal injury lawyers, the deposition is a critical phase for a case and should be handled very well. If not handled well, a deposition can mark the beginning of an unfavorable outcome of a trial. Even experienced litigators can point to the frustrations of reviewing a deposition transcript, only to find the questions and […]