Children are born with birth defects every day in this country. Some of these birth defects are minor, but others can be severe and affect a child throughout their life. In some cases, the birth defect can lead to premature death. The problem is whether this defect is something that could have been prevented or that was simply due to genetics. The following are a few situations that can produce a birth defect that could have been prevented.
6 April 2020
The majority of car accident cases do not go to court. You may receive a settlement from the insurance provider of the other motorist, or you may be paid directly by the motorist who caused the accident. However, there are some cases where a car accident case goes to trial. Disputes Over Fault A common reason why car accident cases go to trial is that there is a dispute over who is responsible for the accident.
30 March 2020
Sometimes properties have hazards that increase the likelihood of you slipping and falling. If you suspect negligence was at play and get badly injured, you may have grounds to sue. A slip and fall attorney can help in this case and provide these helpful services. Thorough Case Assessment Before you get ahead of yourself and start slandering the business that you think is responsible, you will first need to see what your chances are of winning, should you take them to court.
26 March 2020
Physical injuries form a significant part of many auto accident cases. However, an auto accident defendant should compensate you for all losses related to the accident — including property damages. Below are some of the losses to include in your property damage claim. Car Repair The most obvious damage is the cost of fixing your car. The repair cost exists even in a minor auto accident. The defendant should compensate you for the cost to bring back your car to its pre-accident level.
24 March 2020
Being involved in a serious accident while pregnant is a scary situation and unfortunately, sometimes, the outcome proves to be fatal. For families left to face the unimaginable, the road ahead can seem scary and confusing. As if the fetal miscarriage brought about by a motor vehicle accident was not enough to deal with, insurance companies often put forward a number of hurdles and challenges that families must navigate if they wish to file a claim.
21 March 2020
When victims are injured by careless drivers, they are often entitled to be paid compensation. That compensation may exceed anything offered by the insurers, but victims may need to take legal action to get those funds. Legal action means legal help and that is where your personal injury lawyer comes into the picture. The attorney-client relationship is important, so read on to find out how to form a partnership with your lawyer that will lead to success with your case.
18 March 2020
When a worker gets hurt at work or becomes ill, their employer's workers' compensation will likely provide benefits. Those benefits may include disability pay and medical treatment coverage. The more serious the affliction, the more complicated and lengthy your recuperation will be. You can expect the complexity to be even greater if you have a permanent injury. It's important for hurt workers to be prepared for the deluge of documentation that is coming their way and to be organized with it.
18 March 2020
Slipping, falling, and injuring yourself is something that more than a million people each and every year experience. While these types of accidents can cause you to get seriously hurt, they also bring about consequences from a legal standpoint if accidents occur on someone else's property. If you get hurt this way, you have the option of holding them accountable for their negligence in failing to prevent these hazardous conditions.
13 March 2020
Sit down with any personal injury attorney for a talk, and you'll quickly learn that very few cases are ever as simple as "Person A was 100% at fault." This may have you wondering, though, what might happen to your case if your conduct contributed to the incident in question. Here are three factors a personal injury lawyer will consider as they look at such a case. Does Strict Liability Apply?
13 March 2020
When you have been involved in a car accident, you are not only allowed to seek compensation for your physical injuries, but you may also seek compensation for emotional trauma resulting from the accident. A common source of emotional trauma is when you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This can be life-changing, and you have every right to seek compensation for it. Causes of PTSD PTSD is triggered by an event that causes feelings of extreme fear, horror, or helplessness.
13 March 2020
