If you have looked around websites from personal injury lawyers, you have probably seen the words “negligence” and “negligent” quite a bit. That is because the legal idea of negligence is an essential part of any personal injury lawsuit. But what exactly is negligence in the context of personal injury law, and why does it matter if someone has been negligent? Continue reading “What is “Negligence” in Personal Injury Law?”
Category: Personal Injury
Five Common Causes of Struck-By Accidents
Struck-by accidents are the second biggest cause of workplace accidents, and the second biggest cause of construction-related fatalities, immediately after falling accidents. These shockingly common accidents can potentially cause severe injuries, which may require emergency medical attention and, in some cases, can result in long-term medical issues. Here are five common causes associated with struck-by accidents, which should be avoided or mitigated as much as possible:
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The Pros and Cons of Settling Your Personal Injury Claim
If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, and have begun the process of bringing a lawsuit against them, then you may already have been given an offer for a settlement. For a number of reasons, it may seem tempting to take that settlement as soon as it is offered, but that may not be the best idea. There are many potential pros and cons to settling your claim, and you should not settle until you understand what you are getting into.
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How Do You Know if You Have a Premises Liability Claim?
Premises liability is the field of personal injury law that deals with injuries that people suffer due to someone failing to perform proper care of a building they own, or of the area immediately around the building. Together, premises liability claims constitute the single largest cause for personal injury lawsuits in the United States. But how do you know if you have a premises liability claim?
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How Insurers Pressure Accident Victims Into Bad Deals
In the wake of a serious accident, most people are struggling simply to deal with the aftermath of what happened. However, many accident victims may begin hearing from insurance companies shortly after their accident, looking to pressure them to settle their claims. Here are five ways insurers pressure accident victims into taking bad settlement deals:
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Five Tips to Stay Safe on the Road This Independence Day
Many people are out on the road on July 4, going to Independence Day parties and visiting family. Unfortunately, that also makes it one of the most dangerous times of the year for drivers, when they are unusually likely to get injured in motor vehicle accidents. Here are five ways for you to stay safe while on the road this Independence Day:
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The Psychological Toll of Negligence
When people are hurt in preventable accidents that result from other people’s negligent conduct, the focus usually falls on the physical injuries they suffer. In many cases, though, the psychological harm caused by negligence can be just as bad as the physical harm, or sometimes it can be even worse. Here are just a few ways that victims of negligence can suffer psychologically, as well as physically: Continue reading “The Psychological Toll of Negligence”
Five Mistakes People Make in Their Personal Injury Cases
When most people hire lawyers to help in their personal injury cases, they may expect that everything will turn out okay, and they don’t need to worry about their case anymore. Unfortunately, this expectation is far from reality, and any litigant can potentially sabotage their case if they say or do the wrong things. Here are five common mistakes people make that can damage their personal injury cases:
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Why Slip and Fall Accidents Can Be More Dangerous Than You Think
Slip and fall accidents, which are sometimes referred to as trip and fall accidents, are among the most common types of accidents seen in courtrooms and hospitals alike. While many people do not take slip and fall accidents seriously, the fact is that they can cause a lot more harm than they might appear. Here are five reasons why slip and fall accidents are more dangerous than you might think: Continue reading “Why Slip and Fall Accidents Can Be More Dangerous Than You Think”
Five Security Failures That Make Crimes More Likely
Property owners have a duty to ensure their property has appropriate security for anyone inside or around their buildings. This duty extends to basic responsibilities like cleaning up spills and patching up holes in the floor, but also involves taking steps to protect against foreseeable criminal activity. Here are five ways property owners fail to secure their property, putting everyone in or around their building at risk of crime: Continue reading “Five Security Failures That Make Crimes More Likely”
