Birth Injuries: Does the HELPERR Mnemonic Really Help?
Birth injuries are perhaps the most tragic and most preventable personal injuries.
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Some Dos and Don’ts Following a Vehicle Collision
Every year, car crashes seriously injure millions of Americans. So, the chances are that you or a loved one will be a victim. Most of these injuries are permanently disabling, at least to an extent. Such serious injuries often mean tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills and emotional distress which is difficult to calculate. As a result, these victims are entitled to substantial compensation.
Legal Options Following a Nursing Home Fall
Since the victim/owner relationship is so close, owners have a duty of reasonable care in these situations. This duty requires them to frequently inspect the property for fall hazards and quickly address these hazards.
FAQ About Railroad Injuries
Legally, railroad owners are not just responsible for injuries which occur on the tracks or on railroad cars. They are also responsible for injuries which happen in railroad yards or on either side of the tracks.
The Link Between Zantac and NDMA
The Food and Drug Administration has labeled NDMA as an extremely hazardous substance, which means that its use is highly-regulated. But the FDA has stopped short of banning it altogether.
Common Defenses in Pedestrian Accident Claims
Insurance companies often dispute vehicle speed in court. Many insurance companies also argue that pedestrian victims who survive were not very seriously injured. An attorney must gather evidence to refute the first defense. The second defense is often up to the victims themselves.
Fatal U-Haul Wreck in Laurel County
Car crashes instantly kill, or almost instantly kill, tens of thousands of Americans every year. Other victims linger for weeks or months before they succumb to their injuries. Procedurally, wrongful death claims are different from injury claims.
Ping-Pong Collision Kills Three, Injures Two
Many people believe that strong legal speeches win court cases. But evidence is absolutely critical in car wreck claims. A Lexington personal injury lawyer must establish negligence, or a lack of care, by a preponderance of the evidence, or more likely than not. Furthermore, there’s usually a connection between the amount of proof a victim/plaintiff presents and the amount of damages a Fayette County jury awards.
Indiana Teen Dies in Kentucky Car Crash
In a few cases, attorneys are able to resolve cases without filing legal paperwork. If there’s no dispute about liability, the law requires most insurance companies to settle the claim within a few months. But there’s almost always some uncertainty in this area.
Head-On Wreck Kills 72-Year-Old Man
Negligence is essentially a lack of care under the circumstances. In car crash claims, the “lack of care” usually means a lack of reasonable care. This duty requires motorists to drive defensively and obey the rules of the road.
