January 31, 2015
Schedule a free consultation with a personal injury attorney for a preliminary assessment of these three factors. If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, it is certainly worth your while to consider the possibility of bringing a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party or parties. You can call […]
January 30, 2015
Having thorough documentation helps you build a strong case for compensation following an accident. If you have been involved in a traffic accident, you may be facing serious, debilitating injuries that will require significant medical care at substantial expense. The good news is that you have a legal recourse for recovering compensation for your injuries […]
January 29, 2015
Drunk drivers can be subject to extra penalties in auto accident injury cases. Drunk drivers are a serious danger to themselves and others. Unfortunately, millions of people get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. This results an average of one fatal drunk driving accident every 53 minutes. Because the very act of […]
January 27, 2015
Be on the lookout for late-appearing injuries to ensure you get full and fair compensation. While severe injuries like broken bones or burns will be glaringly obvious in the aftermath of a car accident, other types of injuries may take longer to appear. After all, the shock of an accident typically causes the body to […]
January 26, 2015
In some cases motorists injured in train accidents may be entitled to compensation. Since 1981, great progress has been made in reducing the incidence of train accidents in America. According to data from the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis, accidents at railroad crossings have actually decreased 78 percent since this time. However, the […]
January 24, 2015
As a claimant in a personal injury case you may be subject to video and digital surveillance. In any personal injury case, establishing the nature and extent of the injury suffered is critical. Naturally, the defense will be attempting to downplay your injury in an attempt to reduce the amount of damages they may have […]
January 23, 2015
Repeat employee-at-fault car accidents could lead to liability for the county government. In 2009, an audit of employee car accidents in Santa Clara County found that a few drivers were causing the majority of the accidents. Since then, county officials have tried to cut down on repeat driver accidents with improved training, oversight, and penalties. […]
January 21, 2015
Learn where the cash for any damages won will come from in a personal injury case. Unfortunately, in some cases winning your personal injury lawsuit is just half of the battle towards getting fair and just compensation for your injuries and suffering. You still need to actually recover the damages that the court has awarded […]
January 20, 2015
Victim’s family urges graduated licensing to keep inexperienced truck drivers off of difficult routes. Trucking companies already have many specific responsibilities related to ensuring the safety of their trucks and drivers and preventing accidents. For example, they are expected to keep their vehicles roadworthy, ensure their drivers are properly trained, and avoid pressuring employees to […]
January 19, 2015
Do not make the mistake of thinking only big dogs can cause dog bite injuries. When it comes to dog bite injuries, most people think of big breeds like pit bulls, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, etc. Large, aggressive dogs can indeed cause serious injuries or even death, in part due to their strength and size. Just […]