17 July 2017
Many people assume dog owners are automatically responsible for injuries caused by their animals. This is generally true, but as usual, there are exceptions. Here are examples of people who may be solely responsible for a dog bite or share the responsibility with the dog owner: Landlord It's rare for a landlord to be held responsible for injuries caused by a tenant's dog, but it's possible. If you are injured by a renter's dog, you can only hold the landlord liable for your injuries under two conditions.
11 July 2017
If you've recently been involved in a car accident, you understand just how physically and emotionally devastating such an event can be. You may have sustained the kind of injuries that have forever changed the way that you live your life. If this is the case, you deserve to be duly compensated. Although you might be close to signing on the bottom line because you've been offered a settlement, it may be better for you to take a step back.
27 June 2017
Personal injury lawsuits happen all the time. There are many people who find themselves dealing with a lawsuit even though they never saw themselves in this position. One reason for this is that too many people think that a personal injury lawsuit only relates to care accidents. And although there are many people who file lawsuits over car accidents, there are many more reasons to file a lawsuit. Here are some things you need to know:
21 June 2017
Experiencing a personal injury due to someone else's negligence can cause considerable pain, suffering and financial burden. In the days following an accident, clients unknowingly succumb to a number of pitfalls that put their personal injury claim at risk. If you've been in an accident, here are five pitfalls to steer clear of. Posting to Social Media Twenty years ago, before social media existed, you didn't have to worry about social media impacting your personal injury case.
15 June 2017
Dealing with Veterans Affairs (VA) offices can be tough. Along with already strict guidelines for delivering disabling condition evidence, there's no shortage of suspected and proven scandals and system shortcomings when it comes to veteran care. You should never quit trying to get the benefits you deserve for serving your country, but you should probably work on some alternatives at the same time. Here are a few ways to boost your VA system success while working on other forms of compensation just in case.
8 June 2017
Most people would like to assume that their jobs and work conditions are safe. However, each year many people are injured on the job. Construction accidents often occur, and the severity of the resulting injuries varies. In some cases, death may even occur. Perhaps you are a person who recently started working in the construction industry, or you may have a loved one who did. It is important to note that experience in the industry could minimize the chances of injuries occurring, but every construction worker should be realistic about the potential dangers of their jobs and know what to do in the event that injuries occur.
31 May 2017
For someone who has only been driving a short while, even a minor accident can be terrifying. Your mind might be unclear about what actions to take and what to avoid. The checklist below should help you keep important tasks in mind as you try to navigate the days ahead. Talk with Police If no one called police to investigate the scene when the accident itself happened, it's not too late to get them involved.
23 May 2017
Car accidents happen all the time, but they can be hard to settle when the fault is not placed properly on the drivers. If you are certain the accident was the other person's fault and want to pursue compensation, you will have to prove your case. If you cannot prove the other driver caused the accident, you will not be able to seek compensation from that person for your injuries and damages.
17 May 2017
If you have been in a car accident in which the other party was at fault and you were injured, then you need to do your very best to take care of yourself. This is not only because you want to ensure that any injuries do not hinder your life in any way, but also to ensure that you are taking the right steps to protect yourself legally should you decide to sue for injury claims.
11 May 2017
When you're involved in a vehicle accident, you're only aware of the results of the crash via soft tissue injuries and property damage. However, there are quite a few forces at work during a vehicle collision that determines the outcome of the incident, forces that may not be readily evident to the average layperson. Therefore, it may be a good idea to hire a biomechanical expert to testify in your case.