If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s careless actions or negligence, it is never a good idea to wait on filing a personal injury lawsuit to seek compensation for your injuries. For every type of lawsuit, states set deadlines called statutes of limitations which limit how long a plaintiff can […]
Slips, trips, and falls can result in injuries, disability, or death, especially for people who are 65 years of age or over. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 800,000 people are hospitalized every year due to injuries from falling, most often from head injuries or hip fractures. As per […]
Any vehicle accident can be disastrous, and each one can result in serious injuries. Motorcycle accidents are typically worse than any other vehicle accident due to the lack of protection offered by riding without a roof or any walls or doors. In a best case scenario, a person can walk away from the motorcycle accident […]
There are several items on the task list once the two parties have struck an agreement. First, a list of all lienholders and other payees should be prepared along with the amount they are due (this should already be done so as to save time). Second, they should be notified of the settlement if they […]
A personal injury lawyer Little Rock, AR trusts will tell you that witnesses can be the most powerful tool to prove the elements of your case. Rule 615 of the Federal Rules of Evidence allows a party to request that witnesses be excluded from the courtroom so that they cannot hear the testimony of other […]
The concept of futuristic self-driving cars may seem like something out of a “Jetson’s” cartoon. However, these cars are designed to help people and their vehicles navigate the world while experiencing fewer incidents or dangerous accidents. A major cause of auto accidents is human error, as a personal injury lawyer Memphis TN trusts can explain. […]
Car accidents not only cause significant injury and death, but they are impose a great financial load on the U.S. economy. According to the National Safety Council, 38,300 people were killed in vehicle crashes in 2015, and 4.4 million were treated for injuries. Anybody who was injured in a motor vehicle accident can expect an […]
Our Des Moines Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help. Having car insurance is not only a good idea but, in many states, it is the law. Regardless of whether or not you are “required” to carry insurance, it is a good idea to do so. Unfortunately, there are many drivers on the road who choose not […]
RAGBRAI – the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa – is a popular Iowa summer tradition that thousands of participants and spectators enjoy. For the uninitiated, RAGBRAI began in 1973 and has continued, uninterrupted, ever since thus making it the longest, largest, and oldest bike touring event in the world. Each year, the staff […]
The Des Moines Register reports that fatal crashes in Iowa are at their highest level in four years, and state officials suspect that distracted and intoxicated drivers are to blame. Through May 27, there have been 139 fatal crashes across the state, a 28.7 percent increase compared with the same time period last year, according to Iowa Department of […]