Personal Injury

Daylight Savings Time is always inconvenient whenever it happens, but it is never truly a surprise. And yet, every year, the rate of fatal motor vehicle accidents goes up during the week after switching to Daylight Savings Time. This increased incidence of motor vehicle fatalities shows the importance of staying…

The single greatest source of workplace-related injuries across the United States is from falling accidents. While most commonly seen in construction accidents, fall injuries can happen anywhere someone is working from an elevated height. Here are five things you should know about fall injuries in the workplace, preferably before you…

Insurance companies do not like it when victims of accidents get lawyers. While this might seem callous to say, the fact of the matter is that things tend to go a lot more smoothly for insurers when victims simply go along with what they want. Of course, what is best…

Premises liability is the basic idea that a property owner is responsible for keeping the conditions in and around their property safe. When they fail in this basic duty, it increases the likelihood of injury due to unsafe conditions. Here are five ways that property owners often fail to ensure…

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) was created with the intention of preventing workers from getting injured while on the job. However, tens of thousands of people are injured in their workplace every year, due in no small part to people who violate OSHA regulations and other laws intended…

It can seem hysterical to worry about every little ache and pain you suffer, especially after you have been through a major accident. And yet, many symptoms of injuries from an accident may not become apparent until days, weeks, or even months afterwards. Indeed, when it comes to traumatic brain…

Property ownership is always a big deal, not merely because of the major investment it represents, but also because of the responsibilities it incurs. After all, if anyone gets injured on a property, the owner may be held legally responsible for that injury. But when exactly does a property owner…

Earning your driver’s license is perhaps one of the most exciting milestones you reach as a teenager. For teens, it provides a sense of freedom, pride, and appreciation for the new responsibility. For parents on the other hand, common emotions surrounding the milestone include anxiety and fear for their child’s…

A motor vehicle accident can result in substantial harm, both to your body and your bank account. Even a minor accident can mean thousands of dollars in medical bills and repair costs, not to mention legal expenses. But there are some potential costs that people do not take into account…

Construction site owners and contractors are supposed to take steps to make sure their employees are protected against foreseeable harm. Not everyone does what they are supposed to, though, and the result is that construction workers are much more likely to get hurt. Here are seven warning signs you can…