If you were seriously hurt in a car accident that was not your fault, you may be looking at your options for filing an auto accident injury claim. If you are reaching out to an attorney for representation, there are some things that you should discuss in your consultation to help you choose the right attorney to represent you. Here are a couple of those things that you should be asking, and what to look for in the answers.
27 January 2020
If you have been injured while riding a motorcycle, and another driver had some or all of the responsibility for the accident, there are many questions you should ask as you look for services from a motorcycle attorney. One of the lesser known questions that you may wish to consider asking is whether the attorney is a motorcycle rider or motorcycle enthusiast themselves. Here are a few of the reasons why it may be beneficial for you to hire an attorney who is familiar with riding motorcycles.
23 January 2020
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is always a tough decision, but there often comes a time when it has to be done. Unfortunately, this decision can be harder to accept when a loved one suffers an accident by choking to death in the home. Is a wrongful death lawsuit possible in this situation? Yes, it is very likely that a grieving loved one could sue — not that this will bring their loved one back.
22 January 2020
A bad injury from an assault can be life changing, and if you were assaulted while out and you were innocent in the vent, you want legal representation. No one should ever be assaulted, and if you were so badly injured that the medical staff didn't know if you would live, or ever recover from your injuries, legal action is an option. Consulting with a lawyer allows you to tell the events that happened and figure out if you could possibly have the opportunity to press charges.
21 January 2020
A slip and fall accident can be a nightmare for individuals. Some people get embarrassed when they slip and fall in a public place, especially if there are several people who see them fall. This can cause them to lose focus on any pain or injuries. Victims may also get embarrassed enough to leave the premises without reporting the incident, which is a huge mistake that can cost them if they end up needing medical attention.
20 January 2020
Mechanical failures of cars is not a common occurrence, but when there is a mechanical failure, you should pursue a lawsuit. An auto injury lawyer can help you find out a lot more about what happened to your car, and whether or not yours is an isolated incident. Either way, a lawsuit results in alerting both the manufacturer and other consumers to the problems your vehicle had before it resulted in an accident.
17 January 2020
If you've worked since you were a teenager or young adult it can be hard to come to grips with the fact that you're no longer able to be in the workforce. Your medical problems could be temporary and you just need a little help while you recover or your injuries are so extensive that you don't see yourself working anytime in the foreseeable future. Whatever the case may be, you need financial assistance and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is there to answer the call.
13 January 2020
The loss of a loved one can leave you reeling. In this difficult time, considering the financial reality of your situation may be the last thing you want to do. However, finding yourself without the necessary funds to sustain yourself can make an already troubling time even more stressful. If your loved one died as a result of someone else's actions or negligence, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. You can seek this compensation by filing a wrongful death suit.
13 January 2020
A car accident can happen at the most unexpected moment. You are driving down the road and suddenly another vehicle crashing into your vehicle, causing a collision that leaves you with injuries that must be treated in the hospital. While some injuries are more noticeable than others, it is common for victims of car accidents to sustain some serious injuries, including brain injuries that can cause frustrating symptoms. If you have just been involved in an accident and you have had to receive medical treatment in the hospital, you need to know more about car accident law and what your legal options are now.
10 January 2020
People walking on a sidewalk through their neighborhood take it for granted that they are safe from injury. However, a falling limb from a tree may cause devastating injuries that require surgeries or medical treatments to manage. In this scenario, the person walking by a home may have a personal injury lawsuit based on the concept of premises law. Falling Tree Limbs Can Be Very Devastating Homeowners with trees in their yard have to regularly maintain their trees to ensure that they don't get into bad shape.
9 January 2020