You might think that the monetary value of your product liability case is set in stone at the moment that the dangerous item harmed you, but many things can happen down the road that could take money out of your pocket. Whether you got injured by a design defect in a car,...
What is the Truck Accident Claim Process?
If you got hurt or a close relative died because of a truck accident, you might need information about the steps you should take to make a claim for money damages for your losses. Most of the process is the same as for any other motor vehicle crash, but there are some...
Were you injured as a passenger in a motorcycle accident?
While we generally focus on the possibility of a motorcycle rider being injured in an accident, it is more common for passengers to sustain more drastic injuries in such an accident. Therefore, in situations where a passenger is injured, different things need to be considered compared to the average single driver case.
Who Pays for Medical Bills in a Motorcycle Accident if I Was Hit by a Car?
The party who caused the accident will be responsible for paying your losses, including your medical bills. Most personal injury claims and lawsuits have negligence as their legal basis. Put simply, someone must have made a mistake that caused or contributed to the motorcycle accident for them to owe you any money.
How to handle truck accidents in bad weather
Driving in bad weather is dangerous for any vehicle, but it is especially difficult for large commercial trucks that are difficult to maneuver and require a longer distance to stop.
If weather conditions become too dangerous, truckers have a legal duty to remain at a rest stop or postpone...
Product Liability & Lemon Law: What Are the Differences?
When you buy a “lemon,” it means that you bought a car that needed multiple repairs soon after purchase. The car started out bad and was unlikely to get better. Product liability is a different concept, in that you might not realize the vehicle has a defect until it causes a collision.
4 Common Premises Liability Injuries That You Need to Know
If you got injured on someone else’s property because of a hazardous condition, you might have a premises liability injury claim against the property owner. Sometimes people mistakenly think that it was merely bad luck or their own fault if they got hurt at a business or someone else’s house, but the...
What is legally understood as psychological injuries?
After suffering an accident or intentional act that results in injury, it is common to hear that injured people may be entitled to seek compensation for their physical injuries or damages. However, not all injuries resulting from an accident are physical; psychological injuries also occur.
A psychological injury is...
Top 4 Construction Accident Injuries That You Need to Know
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous places to work because there are so many accidents that result in injuries to construction workers. If you are aware of some of the most common ways that people get hurt on the job site, you might be able to avoid getting injured.
Proving lost wages due to a personal injury
If you are injured in an accident, you will likely lose hours of work (and therefore money) due to the time you will spend in the hospital, attending medical appointments, and recovering. This means that you could be compensated not only for your injuries but for any lost wages that may result...