If you’ve recently suffered a debilitating injury due to someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior, you may be evaluating all the options available—including filing a personal injury lawsuit to recoup medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages attributable to your accident. Personal injury matters can be big business for many law firms, making it easier to find an attorney to take your case on a contingency basis than for other types of cases—however, a couple of potential changes to personal injury law in Florida could change not only the manner in which you proceed, but the monetary damages available if your personal injury claim is successful.…
A major car accident can lead to a personal injury lawsuit in many cases, and the victims in the accidents often rely on the testimonies of people who witnessed the accidents. If you ever encounter an incident like this, it’s important to know the correct steps to take after the accident happens. You will have responsibilities and obligations as a witness, and here are some tips to keep in mind if you are ever at the scene of an auto accident.…
After you are injured in an auto accident that you didn’t cause, it is recommended that you cease posting on social media. This is because what you say can negatively affect your case, even if you think that what you are posting has nothing to do with the auto accident or injuries. Here are a few reasons why you should stay off of social media websites after being injured in a car accident, at least until your case is decided.…
Injury lawsuits and other types of lawsuits are a farmer’s worst nightmare, especially because they can seem to come out of left field. If you are not prepared to handle extensive litigation, you could suffer extraordinary losses to your farm. Here are some things you can do to help reduce the chances of being sued and to lessen the severity of a lawsuit should one occur.
1. Keep scrupulous records. …
If you’ve been injured in a car accident that was caused by another driver, you’ll need to file a claim with that driver’s insurance company. If the insurance company does not cover all of the damages, you can file a personal injury lawsuit to collect the remaining funds from the driver or their insurance company. Unfortunately, this is a very involved and intricate process, and one mistake along the way may lead to you losing your case or receiving less money than you deserve.…
Currently, only 19 out of 50 states require all motorcyclists to wear a helmet. By contrast, 28 states require only some riders to wear helmets, and three have no helmet laws at all. If you live in a state where you’re not required to wear a motorcycle helmet, you may think that it’s not worth the expense of buying a helmet, or you may prefer to ride without one. But the fact is, even if you’re not required by law to wear a helmet, it’s a good idea to do so—for more reasons than you may think.…
Skateboarding is a popular pastime for millions of Americans, but accidents with cars can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. Sadly, there were 21 skateboarding fatalities in the United States in 2013, and 50,000 American skateboarders end up in the emergency room every year. If a car collides with your skateboard, you’ll need to prove that the driver was at fault if you want to successfully file a lawsuit or insurance claim.…
Generally, when you sue a business for an injury, either the company or its insurance provider will cut you a check for the court judgment soon after the case concludes. However, this isn’t always the case if you sue an individual for injuries and losses resulting for a personal injury issue. Since many people aren’t in a hurry to pay court judgments, especially ones involving thousands and thousands of dollars, you may have to be a little aggressive when pursuing money owed to you.…
Having high quality, well made tires on your car is critical for safety. However, many tires are defective, causing devastating and sometimes even fatal car accidents. Only 1 in 5 dangerous tires are being removed from the market via the recall process, meaning that consumers continue to be exposed to defective tires. Most consumers aren’t aware that the tires they are purchasing are defective and an accident can come as quite the shock.…
If you experience emotional problems after a tractor trailer accident, contact a lawyer now. Although most people experience physical injuries during an accident, some people can develop emotional and mental trauma as well. If you can’t sleep, eat or even drive after your accident because you fear trucks, buses and other large vehicles, a tractor trailer accident lawyer can help you obtain the compensation you need for counseling and other medical care.…
