Many attorneys who represent plaintiffs during civil lawsuits practice personal injury law. Car accidents, medical negligence, slip and falls, product liability, and workplace injuries all fall under the personal injury umbrella. Accident lawyers usually recover their fees once you receive a settlement or judgment, and they commonly help claimants with more than litigation. Experienced personal […]

Anyone injured unlawfully might wonder whether they should claim compensation for their losses. However, many potential claimants balk at the thought of adding a legal dispute to their growing list of injury-related concerns. Understanding your injury claim’s value will help you determine whether to connect with a local lawyer, accept a settlement offer, or use […]

Cycling is a great way to stay fit, save gas money, and protect the environment. However, many motorists do not share your enthusiasm for biking or the road. Motor vehicle collisions and preventable falls are the leading causes of cycling injuries in the United States. These debilitating accidents may prevent you or a loved one […]

Many theft claims result in police reports, criminal investigations, and post-conviction restitution. After police locate the offender and prosecutors prove their guilt, judges should order the defendant to return the property or financially compensate the victim for the loss. However, criminal convictions require prosecutors to identify the guilty party and prove the defendant’s guilt beyond […]

Abusive or negligent administrators, staff, and social workers from nursing homes are often adept at explaining away signs of abuse and convincing families to ignore their loved-ones pleas and complaints. Confronting nursing staff about potential abuse does not usually protect an elderly or injured family member. Instead, the confrontation may result in the altering of […]

Most long-term residential facilities only keep one or two full-time physicians on staff. Doctors may make weekly rounds, prescribe new medications, and conduct superficial patient examinations as needed. Physicians rely on nursing staff to monitor patients for signs of abuse, respond to patients’ medical needs, and use their training to summon doctors as needed. For […]

There’s no downside to taking advantage of most law firms’ free and confidential nursing home abuse consultations. However, not every dispute necessitates private legal counsel. Whether related to medical neglect, sexual abuse, or financial fraud, the nature of your concerns often dictates the advisability of seeking legal help. Consider the following common misconduct claims raised […]

From obscured potholes to drunk drivers, even the most experienced cyclists cannot avoid every hazard as they ride. Even though cyclists have the same general rights on the road as motor vehicle operators, over 800 cyclists are killed in traffic accidents each year. Too many lives are hampered by disabling injuries and or cut short […]

People often suffer serious injuries in accidents, including motor vehicle collisions, slip and falls, workplace accidents, boating accidents, pool accidents, and motorcycle/bicycle accidents, through no fault of their own. In these accidents, victims may suffer a bone fracture, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), soft tissue injury, or some other type of physical injury. […]

Sometimes flatbed shipping provides the only viable option for transporting oversized or unique cargo through a state or across the country. Flatbed trucks often have loads that hang over the flatbed’s edge and obstruct drivers in other lanes. Flatbed trucks also provide limited spatial restrictions on cargo, allowing for easier shipping of logs, construction materials, […]