One of the biggest challenges of a dog bite case is establishing whether or not the dog was provoked. Many dog owners will challenge a claim under the guise that the claimant provoked their dog and caused the incident. If you want to reduce the risk of contributory negligence in your dog bite personal injury case, it's important to understand what constitutes provocation in the case of a dog bite. Here are some of the things to consider.
29 December 2022
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most serious mistakes that a driver could make. Unfortunately, when someone is intoxicated, they might not be consciously stable enough to determine if driving is a good idea or not. For example, someone can have a few drinks on a night out and think that they are not too intoxicated to drive home. If you made such a mistake after a night of drinking with friends and were pulled over for reckless driving and being intoxicated, you need to consult with a lawyer without delay.
31 October 2022
An injury that occurs at work can affect you in many ways. You'll not only have physical pain to grapple with but also financial and emotional stress. The latter can be challenging to overcome if your condition keeps you out of work for quite some time. The best thing is that whether you have a permanent or temporary condition, a workers compensation attorney can work tirelessly to get you a settlement for your misfortunes.
15 September 2022
Many people sustain severe injuries after slipping or tripping accidentally. Depending on the affected body part, some are easy to treat, while others may require extensive medical care. In fact, some slip or trip accident victims have to stop working to concentrate on treatment. Such a situation can lead to serious financial strain. Luckily, filing for compensation through the help of a lawyer can reduce the financial burden. However, not all accidents warrant compensation.
15 July 2022
Semis are significantly larger and heavier than passenger vehicles. Most of their accidents leave drivers, passengers, and other road users with severe injuries. Luckily, victims injured in crashes caused by a truck driver's negligence have a right to get compensation. Unfortunately, trucking companies often decline responsibility in a bid to evade the financial liability involved. That is why it is advisable to work with a truck accident lawyer after a collision with a semi.
9 May 2022
Unfortunately, vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death. For this reason, it is important to know the risks you might encounter on the road as a driver. In other words, you should understand how your actions or the actions of other drivers can lead to a fatal accident. Through the help of a car accident lawyer, you'll get compensated for the injuries of an accident. But, you should avoid getting involved in such a situation by all means possible.
14 March 2022
For children, participating in adventurous activities is part of life. This is why so many parents have concerns when they send their children to school, the playground, or a camp. If your child goes to camp or on a trip and becomes injured, you are sure to have a lot of questions. So, what can you do after your child is injured elsewhere? There are several steps you can take to ensure your child is taken care of and that the responsible parties are held liable.
13 January 2022
Are you moving to one of the 12 states that have no-fault auto insurance and are not quite sure what that means? If so, it will help to know what makes no-fault auto insurance different from the type of insurance that you've had in the past, and how it works if you are seriously injured in an accident. How Is No-Fault Auto Insurance Different? One of the problems with car insurance is that getting compensated from an accident can be a long and difficult process.
20 October 2021
When a vehicle is poorly maintained, it can be much more difficult to operate. For example, if your vehicle has brake pads that have worn out, it may be difficult to slam on the brakes and stop the car in time. If this is the case, a driver might smash into your vehicle and you will then need to determine who is liable for the accident. Liability When a vehicle is not properly maintained, the liability might rest on an auto repair shop.
13 August 2021
One of the biggest worries people filing injury claims have is that they might end up receiving too little money. It's an understandable fear, but fortunately, a personal injury lawyer thinks hard about this issue with every case. Here are three ways a personal injury attorney will try to maximize the return that a client gets on a claim. 1. Monitoring Physical Recovery By far the biggest fear a lawyer has with this sort of case is that a client won't obtain enough compensation to address their long-term medical needs.
1 December 2020
