Millions of Americans suffer injuries caused to them by another party’s negligence every year. There are, for example, 6 million car accidents every year, resulting in around 3 million injuries. Other types of personal injuries include slip and fall, medical malpractice, work accidents, and food poisoning. If you have sustained an injury that wasn’t entirely your fault,…
What Should You Do if You’re Injured While on Vacation?
If you’ve been injured while traveling or taking a vacation, you aren’t alone. According to the World Health Organization, roughly 1.3 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes alone. And when you’re far away from home, you’re all the more likely to find yourself vulnerable and unprepared. If you’re currently in an unsafe…
Slip and Fall Facts
Nothing puts “fall” into “slip and fall” like the holiday season. Hard ice, turkey frying grease, wet leaves, and strings of holiday lights all pose hazards during the final months of the year. And while these occurrences are common, that doesn’t mean you have to accept them. If you feel that a property owner or business…
What’s With Workers’ Compensation?
What is the difference between a workers’ compensation case and a personal injury claim? If you’re injured at work, it’s likely that your only source of recovery will be a workers compensation claim. However, if you are injured on the job, and your injury is caused by someone not related to your employment, you may…
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
What matters most to you when selecting a personal injury lawyer? Reputation? Experience? Cost? If you said “cost,” it’s likely you’ve never pursued a personal injury claim. It’s surprising to some to learn that personal injury lawyers charge generally the same way. For this reason, it’s always in your best interest to shop for the…
Selecting a Personal Injury Attorney: Ask How Fees Are Structured
Most people have never been involved in a lawsuit. If you are the victim of an accident, you may feel anxious about pursuing a personal injury claim. If you’ve been injured, one of your first steps after medical treatment should be selecting a personal injury attorney. Most lawyers offer free consultations, during which you can…