Pedestrian-vehicle collisions tend to be particularly devastating, because the human body is no match for the momentum of a thousands of pounds of rolling metal. Indeed, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports nearly 5,000 deaths from pedestrian-vehicle collisions in 2013, with tens of thousands of injuries. Due to the … [Read more...]
Coal Mining Injury Lawsuits
Coal mining is a major industry in states such as West Virginia and Kentucky. The coal mining industry provides energy to millions of people and employment to thousands more. Coal mining is also one of the world’s most dangerous jobs, with a death rate nearly six times as high as for private industry in general, […] … [Read more...]
Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents in Missouri
Jail isn’t the only liability for a drunk driver who causes an injury accident in Missouri. Missouri personal injury law allows you to file a lawsuit against the driver (and by extension, his liability insurance carrier) for damages arising from the drunk driving accident. A civil lawsuit against a drunk driver is a separate legal […] … [Read more...]
Slip and Fall Injury Claims – Causes, Injuries and Liabilities
According to the National Safety Council, slip and fall injuries occur millions of times a year, in the United States. A substantial proportion of these accidents can be traced to the wrongful conduct of someone other than the victim (a shop owner, for instance). If this has happened to you, you may be entitled to […] … [Read more...]
Distracted Driving Accident Law in Illinois
Distracted driving is widely considered to be even more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that distracted driving causes a million accidents and thousands of deaths each year in the United States. Indeed, it has been estimated that texting while driving increases your odds of an accident by … [Read more...]
Defective Vehicle Accident Claims in South Carolina
Although many traffic accidents are caused by driver negligence, some accidents are caused by defects in the vehicle itself. When this happens, an injured victim may have as many as three legal bases upon which to file a lawsuit – strict product liability, negligence and breach of warranty. Choosing which theory to rely on requires […] … [Read more...]
Workers' Compensation Claims in Pennsylvania
Workers’ compensation is an insurance plan that compensates employees for injuries and illnesses sustained on the job. Every state has passed its own Workers’ Compensation Act and Pennsylvania is no exception. Benefits are paid from one of three sources – private insurance companies, employers who are self-insured and the State Workers’ Insurance … [Read more...]
Nebraska Defective Product Lawsuits
Nebraska, like other states, has passed product liability laws that allow an injured party to file a lawsuit or negotiate a settlement for a personal injury or death arising from a defective product. Product liability claims can be complex and difficult to prove without expert legal assistance, especially if the product is technically complex. What … [Read more...]
The Top Tactics Used by Insurance Companies
By Sean Lally, Staff Writer Insurance companies like all businesses have a bottom line, which is to increase profits at all costs. That bottom line often precludes any real consideration for the severity of someone’s injuries, and therefore leads to an array of miserly tricks aimed at reducing the value of a claim, or even […] … [Read more...]
Why You Need a DUI Attorney
If you have been charged with any type of drunk or drugged driving, you need to take it seriously and act quickly. Different states use different terms to refer to this type of charge. There are some differences in exactly what they mean, and for some the level of intoxication involved, but the bottom line […] … [Read more...]
