If you were recently an inpatient in the hospital and you think you were discharged earlier than you should have been — and you suffer further issues — you may have a claim for medical malpractice. The following are some factors to consider if you want to file a lawsuit: Do You Have a Solid Case? Medical professionals must practice with a medical standard of care. This means they must provide you with the same level of care, no matter your circumstances.
14 December 2018
A motorcycle accident is a scary experience, whether another vehicle is involved or not. Once your injuries are treated and you are healthy enough, you need to begin the process of settling your damages with an insurance company. No matter if you are dealing with your own insurer or that of the person who caused your accident, you have to be careful. It is best to let your attorney facilitate the settlement for you.
14 December 2018
As soon as you get home after having a car accident, you will probably be thinking about settling the case. While you should not rush into settling the case, there are some things that will take place that you should understand. Here are five of the main steps that should occur during this process. The insurance adjuster will call you One of the first things you can expect is for the insurance adjuster to call you.
13 December 2018
A charge of driving under the influence or operating a vehicle while intoxicated can have serious consequences, even if it is your first time. For those that can afford to hire an attorney to manage an OWI or DUI charge, it is always recommended to have an attorney by your side. With your driver's license at risk and your ability to get to work potentially hampered, it's important to defend the charges against you no matter what is going on.
12 December 2018
If you've been in a car accident, and you're getting nowhere with the other party's insurance company, it's time to take action. Insurance companies don't like to pay out after a car accident, especially when there's been considerable loss, such as high medical bills or loss of employment due to injuries. However, there are still ways for you to make the insurance company step up and take responsibility, even if they've refused to up to this point.
9 December 2018
There's no doubt about it – when road surfaces are wet it takes a lot longer to come to a stop. When it comes to wet roads, your chances of being involved in an accident increase. Brakes have to be applied early to avoid things like rear-end collisions, skids that cross lanes of traffic, and more. Read on to learn more about the dangers of driving on wet roads and how to take action if you have been the victim of a careless driver.
7 December 2018
If you have been hurt at a business, you may be able to sue the owner of the company even if they were not directly involved with the accident. In legal terms, respondeat superior is a Latin term that translates to "let the master answer". This means that a business can be held responsible for the actions of its employees. Read on to learn more about this doctrine and how it applies to personal injury cases.
5 December 2018
When car accidents take place, they will not only affect the drivers of the vehicles, but they can also affect anyone who is riding in these cars at the time of the collision. Those riding in a car during an accident are considered the passengers, and the passengers can seek compensation for their injuries. If you were a passenger during an accident, here are some tips to help you know what to do are when seeking compensation for the damages and injuries you incurred.
4 December 2018
If you were recently hit by a driver for a ride-sharing service such as Lyft or Uber, then you are likely wondering who exactly is responsible for paying for your damages. Is the rideshare company liable, or is the driver's own insurance going to be paying to make you whole again? In reality, this is a complicated question because it could end up being either one or both who are ultimately found to be liable.
3 December 2018
Who doesn't love visiting an amusement park? Between the carnival games and the rides, it's tough not to have a good time—that is, until you become injured. If you have been injured on a carnival ride, you are probably wondering whether you can hire a personal injury lawyer to sue the amusement park. Here are some factors that contribute to the answer. Did the amusement park fail to take measures to keep you safe?
30 November 2018