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.…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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.…
Read More »A large settlement from your insurance company or a winning judgement in a lawsuit can be a blessing after a car accident. You’ll be able to pay your medical bills and catch up with any bills you’ve fallen behind on due to lost wages. But will you owe the IRS any of the money that you win in a lawsuit or gain from an insurance settlement? A lot depends on what you were awarded money for.…
Read More »Suffering an animal attack can be traumatizing, and it can easily disrupt the flow of your life. Getting back on your feet may require compensation from the dog owner, but many owners aren’t willing to just give you anything you need. If you’re worried that you’ll have to take the case to court, now is the time to start planning your arguments and gathering evidence in your favor. Interviewing Friends And Neighbors…
Read More »There are about 10 million of all kinds of car accidents reported each year, and the average American will get into a car accident once every 17.9 years. Unless there are witnesses to the accident, a lot of accidents are reported based on he said/she said claims. Both parties generally believe that they are not at fault for the accident, and at times, it can be difficult to determine fault even with forensic evidence.…
Read More »As a business owner, it is your responsibility to create a safe environment for everyone that enters through your front doors. This includes everyone from management to employees to patrons. It should be noted that once an employee enters the front door of your business, it is essentially your job to make sure that their visit is a safe one. If a patron is harmed due to negligence on your behalf – such as slipping on a patch of ice on your property, which you have failed to clean up – then you may find yourself liable and can be sued under the auspice of a personal injury case.…
Read More »If you live or work in Ohio, you may not give much thought to what your auto insurance covers, or how your insurance policy interacts with other drivers’ policies – until you’re involved in an accident. Suffering physical injuries due to another driver’s negligent or reckless driving can leave you with bills to pay and decisions to make regarding your best course of action, particularly if the driver who hit you was under insured.…
Read More »If you suddenly become disabled due to an injury or illness, you may find yourself unable to work. Essentially, you’re forced into taking early retirement, but without the help of a social security attorney, you may be minus the benefits that are generally awarded to retirees in America. If you’ve applied and been denied social security disability benefits, there are actions you can take to fight for what you feel is legally yours, and retaining the services of a social security lawyer is one of the most effective.…
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