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 […]
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 […]