Pedestrian accidents can result in devastating injuries that dramatically impact victims’ lives. If you or a member of your close family has suffered an injury in a pedestrian crash that was someone else’s fault, a lawyer can explain your legal rights and options. Consulting an experienced pedestrian accident attorney can determine the best path…
If you or a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a nursing home, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Nursing home abuse is an egregious violation of trust and safety. Residents and their families put their faith in these facilities to provide compassionate, attentive care. When that trust is broken and…
After a serious motorcycle accident, one of the worst possible outcomes is having the insurance company declare your beloved bike a total loss. The trauma of the crash itself is devastating enough without also losing the motorcycle you cherished. Understanding your rights, knowing what to expect from the insurance process, and having a skilled…
After a sudden motorcycle accident disrupts your life, you may wonder if you should retain an attorney. Do not take this question lightly. You should always understand what’s at stake. A motorcycle crash and injuries can result in costly losses that continue to pile up over months or years. Without the right legal representation,…
Slip and falls are some of the most common causes of personal injury in the U.S., and determining who is legally responsible for these accidents requires careful consideration. Slip and fall lawyers must examine all aspects of a case to successfully seek compensation for injured victims. If you slipped and fell on another property…
The sudden and unforeseen loss of a loved one is a devastating event that no one should have to endure. On top of the immense grief, there’s also the issue of going through what is sometimes an incredibly complicated legal process. When a death occurs because of someone else’s negligence or misconduct, surviving family…
Any type of car accident can be devastating, but head-on collisions can be especially so. These accidents occur when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide front to front. Due to the force of impact, head-on collisions often result in severe injuries and, commonly, fatalities. If you suffered injuries or lost a close family…
A lawyer will determine who is liable for your truck accident, as liability varies from one case to the next. Often, a trucking company is financially responsible for an accident. This is the case whether a truck driver causes the collision or the trucking company’s negligence contributes to an accident. Parties aside from truck…
The need for a sexual assault lawyer is obvious. The average attorney-negotiated settlement is more than three times higher than the average non-attorney-negotiated settlement. Furthermore, although most cases settle out of court, most cases also involve at least one pretrial hearing. Lawyers effectively advocate for victims in these situations. This point dovetails with the…
Among people under 44, violence, either intentional or unintentional, is the leading cause of death. Intentional (malicious) causes include murder and assault. Unintentional (non-malicious) causes include car wrecks, falls, and drug overdoses. Unintentional deaths aren’t accidental. People don’t accidentally overdose on prescription drugs, at least in most cases. Generally, a doctor wrote the prescription,…