While mistakes can be made by anyone – including trained professionals – the consequences can often be deadly. When someone loses his or her life because of someone else’s negligence, surviving family members often have no other option than to file a wrongful death lawsuit to cover a host of expenses, including medical bills, lost
Statistics tell us that millions of people are treated annually in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to falls. Back injuries, in particular, are especially common. If you experience a back injury because of someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation for medical treatment, lost wages, and other associated costs.
In an earlier blog entry, we shared results of a study that revealed the top causes for large truck accidents. That list included factors like brake failure, defective parts and overloaded trucks.
An elderly man who experienced a serious brain injury after tripping and falling as he left a grocery store and deli has been awarded a $244,000 decision by a jury. The building owner was ruled to be at fault for not having mandated safety equipment in place. In this issue, we’ll talk more about the
An question often asked of lawyers specializing in personal injuries is whether or not a case can be reopened. The short answer is “no,” and we’ll talk about the reasons why in this issue. Why can’t a personal injury lawsuit be reopened? The overriding rule to remember is that if you file a personal injury
It’s hardly possible to overstate the popularity of social media. In fact, the latest statistics confirm that about 81% of the U.S. population has a social media profile. The amount of information many of us share so freely and openly for others to see can be concerning. One of the ways information shared on social
A woman has received an $8 million settlement after suffering a permanent brain injury when she was struck by a drunk worker who decided to get behind the wheel of a company-owned pickup truck. The deal ranks among the highest ever in the state of Virginia, and we’ll talk about the details in this article.
If you own a vehicle that has airbags made by Takata, you definitely need to have them replaced. In July, the latest death known to be caused by the faulty Takata equipment occurred in Louisiana. In this issue, we’ll talk about why the Takata-made airbags are so dangerous, and talk about what you should do
It’s difficult to believe that 2018 is upon us. Unsurprisingly, the last day of one year and the first day (January 1) of another year are among the most dangerous times to be on the road. That’s saying a lot when you consider that nearly 29 people in the U.S. lose their lives in alcohol-impaired
If you think that slip-and-fall accidents aren’t serious matters, you couldn’t be more mistaken. The truth of the matter is that slip-and-fall accidents are the top cause of all injuries in the U.S., and often have serious consequences. A good example of the severity of such instances is last year’s verdict in Portland, Oregon of
