When you’re injured in a typical car accident, you know you need to call the police and your insurance organization to begin the claims process, but what do you do when you aren’t the one driving the car? Rideshare accidents introduce a whole new level of complexity as you’re now dealing with a corporation and …
Andrew is whipping up dinner in his pressure cooker when suddenly, the machine explodes, dousing him with boiling-hot food and steam. Can Andrew sue the manufacturer for his hospital bills? Possibly. Product liability claims arise when a product is defective in some way or when the manufacturer fails to warn consumers of its risks. Below, …
Finding a lawyer for a motorcycle accident case has become easier over the last 20 years. This is largely because the total number of registered motorcycles in the U.S. has more than doubled during this time. Back in 2002, there were about 4.3 million registered motorcycles throughout the country. Today, that number has risen to around 8.8 million. This …
Were you involved in an accident that injured or harmed multiple people? You may qualify for a mass tort lawsuit. Bringing about a mass tort can hold the negligent party accountable and set a precedent to help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. You may feel confident enough in your case that you …
The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that between 4.5 and 5 million people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. each year. Roughly 800,000 of them require medical attention in the aftermath of dog bites. Consider hiring a dog bite lawyer to help you file a lawsuit after being bitten by a dog. So, how much can you …
If you have been injured in a construction accident, you may be more focused on recovering from your injuries than recovering compensation. However, taking the right steps after your construction workplace injury can improve your processes of securing funds from your employer or a third party. The process for how to file a construction injury …
“I was rear-ended, but I’m not sure if I should file a police report. I can’t tell if the other driver has insurance, and they’re acting like the incident wasn’t a big deal. Should I get a lawyer for a minor car accident?” Minor car accidents can feel stressful, especially when other parties pressure you …
According to the CDC, about 2.8 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries each year. Accidental falls (28%) and motor vehicle accidents (20%) cause almost half of them. If you were diagnosed with a TBI following a recent accident, consider taking legal action through a brain injury lawyer. A lawyer can assist you in filing a claim …
Not all boats come equipped with propellers. Small boats with paddles, sailboats, and even jet boats operate without them, thus eliminating the potential for boat propeller injuries. If, however, you’re ever on any other type of boat and fall into the water, you may sustain these injuries and need to hire a boat injury lawyer to help. …
The CDC reports that roughly seven out of every 1,000 babies in the U.S. are born with birth injuries. If your child was diagnosed with one, consider hiring a birth injury lawyer. Caput succedaneum (swelling of the scalp), cephalohematoma (bleeding between the scalp and skull), and clavicle fractures are just a few common birth injuries. Some of …