The costs resulting from a motor vehicle accident can be substantial, especially if you sustained serious injuries. Consequently, if you choose to sue the negligent driver responsible for your accident, you seek to recover these costs. FindLaw explains that, for...
Personal Injury
What injuries can result from slipping on a wet floor?
Slip injuries can happen any time a person walks on a slick surface. This can include frozen surfaces like outdoor parking lots, or even freshly-mopped floors which one can find in any store that requires mopping. Due to their commonality, some might falsely think of...
What to know about suing the government for personal injury
Negligence or wrongdoing by one party against another opens the possibility of a personal injury claim in civil court. What if the negligent party is a government employee or member of the military? Citizens should know their rights when it comes to bringing a suit...
What are some common signs of brain trauma?
While some physical injuries may be easy to notice, a brain injury may not seem obvious at first. In the days or weeks following a blow to the head, which can happen when stepping out of a boat or a vehicle, you may begin to notice signs that you experienced brain...
How long do you have to make a California personal injury claim?
When you suffer a serious injury in California in a car crash, slip-and-fall incident or something similar due to someone else’s negligence, you may look to that person or entity to cover your medical care and other associated expenses. However, if you wish to pursue...
What you should do after oil spill exposure
If you come in contact with an oil spill, you must pay extra attention to how you feel. Crude oil can be hazardous when it gets out of control. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. endures thousands of oil spills every year....
The dangers of eating and drinking behind the wheel
After experiencing a car accident in California, your first thoughts (after seeing to your own safety) may likely focus on how is it that the driver that hit you could have lost control of their vehicle in such a way. Many in your same position come to us here at...
These 3 home improvements may be necessary after an injury
If you have suffered a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident, you are far from alone. In fact, about 4.4 million Americans need medical treatment for the injuries they sustain in car crashes every single year. Even though others may be going through a similar...
Who can file a wrongful death suit?
Losing a family member to negligence is a horrific event that will have lifelong repercussions for the survivors. If you are someone who has lost a loved one, you know the challenges that will lie ahead, including the loss of financial and emotional support given by...
What to expect after an elevator accident
Most people step into an elevator, press a button and arrive at their destination without a problem. However, elevators can malfunction during use. If someone has experienced an accident in an elevator, he or she may feel scared, hurt or confused. Depending on the...