If you are seeking monetary compensation because of an accident that was not your fault, you may need to participate in a deposition. This event can seem intimidating but knowing what to expect might help to eliminate some of the anxiety. Read on and find out what happens during a personal injury deposition. Depositions are scheduled to occur a few months after the lawsuit is filed and is part of the pretrial event known as discovery.…
Read More »Tragically, after months of planning and excitement, many expectant mothers discover that their children were injured in some way. They might be suffering from a birth defect or they might have suffered a birth injury. If you want to seek compensation for what has been done to your child, it’s important to know the difference between a birth defect and a birth injury and have a conversation with a birth defect lawyer.…
Read More »When people think about the legal side of an auto accident claim, they often assume they’ll end up fighting with an insurance company that doesn’t want to pay. The situation often ends up being quite different, with a settlement being offered, but it’s insufficient. Before you agree to a settlement, there are at least three things you need to understand. There Are No Takebacks Short of some overt form of fraud on the part of the insurance company or the at-fault party, whatever settlement you agree to is going to be all you’ll get.…
Read More »When you suffer from a slip and fall accident due to someone else’s negligence, it opens up the possibility of a slip and fall lawsuit to receive compensation for your injuries. However, you likely have questions about how other property owners are responsible for an accident when it takes place on their property. What Situations Are Property Owners Response? One thing to keep in mind is that residential property owners are treated a bit differently than commercial property owners.…
Read More »More people are riding motorcycles throughout the country now than ever before. Despite the increase and the corresponding rise in motorcycle awareness campaigns nationally, there are still far too many motorcycle accidents every year. If you’ve been in a motorcycle crash, a motorcycle attorney can do more to help you than you might realize. 1. Discover Which Insurance Companies to Target When you’ve been injured after a motorcycle accident and have other losses, including your damaged or totaled bike, you can find yourself in a tug-of-war between insurance companies.…
Read More »For some, workplace violence is part of the job. Even those not employed in law enforcement can encounter violence at their workplace. Workplace violence can be devastating to everyone involved, but it might help if the employer covers their employees’ medical and psychological treatment as a result. Getting covered for injuries means being payed some valuable benefits, and it’s important for employees who are affected to take action to get those benefits.…
Read More »Were you recently injured in an auto accident, and need to find a lawyer to help you with your case? If so, you may have been told that the lawyer’s fees will be based on a contingency basis. Here is what you need to know about this agreement so that you have the proper expectations. 1. No Hourly Fees One of the nice things about working with a lawyer on a contingency basis is that there will not be hourly fees.…
Read More »If you have been involved in an auto accident and are working with an attorney to prepare a lawsuit, you may be asked to keep a personal injury journal. While this may seem weird to those who don’t have experience with personal injury claims, this kind of documentation can go a long way in helping to build a strong case. The journal helps to attest to the extent and severity of your personal injuries and what type of impact that the injuries have had on your day-to-day life.…
Read More »Farming accidents can often result in serious injury or death. Farming involves the use of heavy machinery and hard physical labor. Unpredictable weather can also lead to incidents that can cause serious injuries for farmers. Farm Machinery Training and Safety Farm workers must be trained on how to properly use farm machinery. The improper use of equipment can lead to injuries through various means, such as the farm equipment trapping and crushing a worker or the equipment tilting over.…
Read More »When you’re handling any kind of court situation, you will always need the assistance of the best lawyers that you can find. By taking the time to really familiarize yourself with the law and everything that comes with it, you will be better able to get the help that you are looking for, and will be in a better position to get the payout that you are entitled to. With this in mind, follow the points in this article and start touching base with a social security disability attorney who can help you out.…
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