Personal Injury

One of the most basic tenets of personal injury law is that people are responsible for injuries that happen on their property, if those injuries are the result of their negligence. While this may seem simple in theory, in practice it can be difficult to determine who is at fault…

Not everyone who gets into a serious accident feels like they have been hurt right after an accident. This leads many people to put off getting medical treatment for days, or even weeks. However, doing this can cause a lot of problems, both medically and legally. Here are a few…

Traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBIs, can be some of the most devastating injuries someone can sustain in an accident. And yet, TBIs often go undiagnosed until months or years afterwards, with victims suffering in silence with their “invisible injury.” Here are seven symptoms to look for after an…

When it comes to workplace accidents, no single cause of harm is more common than falling. It is the single most often cited factor in workplace injuries and fatalities, although many of these injuries often occur for foreseeable reasons. However, employers often fail to take appropriate measures to prevent fall…

If you have looked around websites from personal injury lawyers, you have probably seen the words “negligence” and “negligent” quite a bit. That is because the legal idea of negligence is an essential part of any personal injury lawsuit. But what exactly is negligence in the context of personal injury…

Struck-by accidents are the second biggest cause of workplace accidents, and the second biggest cause of construction-related fatalities, immediately after falling accidents. These shockingly common accidents can potentially cause severe injuries, which may require emergency medical attention and, in some cases, can result in long-term medical issues. Here are five…

If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, and have begun the process of bringing a lawsuit against them, then you may already have been given an offer for a settlement. For a number of reasons, it may seem tempting to take that settlement as soon…

Premises liability is the field of personal injury law that deals with injuries that people suffer due to someone failing to perform proper care of a building they own, or of the area immediately around the building. Together, premises liability claims constitute the single largest cause for personal injury lawsuits…

In the wake of a serious accident, most people are struggling simply to deal with the aftermath of what happened. However, many accident victims may begin hearing from insurance companies shortly after their accident, looking to pressure them to settle their claims. Here are five ways insurers pressure accident victims…

Many people are out on the road on July 4, going to Independence Day parties and visiting family. Unfortunately, that also makes it one of the most dangerous times of the year for drivers, when they are unusually likely to get injured in motor vehicle accidents. Here are five ways…