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 […]
In order to win a personal injury case, you need to prove negligence. You may have heard this term before, but not had it fully explained to you. At its core, negligence means that someone acted carelessly. Of course, actually proving negligence in court is much more complicated. The legal standard of negligence has four […]
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 […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) cites motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of death for motorists. It’s no secret that the majority of insurance companies will attempt to underpay or settle claims for less than what the victim is entitled. This will often cause complications for the victim who desperately needs to […]
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 […]
In civil (non-criminal) law, premises liability refers to the duty of a property owner to maintain a property that is under the owner’s direct control in a manner that poses the least amount of risk of accidental injury to a visitor. The law of premises liability, in most cases, makes no distinction between the type […]
DISTRACTED DRIVING Cell phone usage, and texting in particular, is on the front line of the conversation about distracted driving. Rightfully so, the statistics are staggering. In the United States, 64% of road accidents involve a cell phone. There are other issues as well, as nearly 1 in 5 car crashes involve a driver distracted […]
You have suffered an injury and someone else is surely responsible for those injuries. The last thing you want is to deal with the hassle of contacting that person or the insurance company and get no response. The debt accrued from injuries could be substantial and may lead to bad credit, if not taken care […]
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 […]