Car accidents happen for many reasons, but most are due to the negligence of another driver. According to Louisiana State University, there were about 72,500 thousand injuries due to Louisiana traffic accidents. Car accidents can cause a victim to suffer physically and mentally for an extended time, too, which can interfere with daily life. You …
Personal injury lawsuits are civil suits that typically settle before going to trial. One person can demand money if they show the court that the defendant’s negligence caused them physical harm or mental anguish. When accidents happen, the collateral damage that ensues causes unexpected financial burdens. If you are suffering in any way because of …
Owners of commercial business properties are generally expected to keep and maintain safe property conditions. If an owner has a consumer-based business on the property, there should be safe sidewalks, guardrails, separation from auto traffic, and other architectural measures to avoid any slip and fall accidents. Businesses have a duty to provide a safe area …
Medical malpractice is a charge of breach of duty and negligence against a health care professional toward a patient that results in harm. This charge may be brought against any health care services provider, including health care professionals like doctors, nurses, and medical technologists, and even large organizations like health care facilities, hospitals, and pharmaceutical …
Nursing home abuse is a widespread problem in the United States, a sad fact that many people would rather not face. While victims report many instances of elder abuse, several remain undetected and unreported. Victims of nursing home abuse are often at risk of severe injuries, emotional trauma, and even wrongful death. A Detroit nursing …
Every day, Nebraskans suffer injuries due to the carelessness of other drivers. Unfortunately, failure to yield is a common type of car accident. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a car accident, the other driver might have the responsibility to help you recover. You shouldn’t have to carry the financial burden of …
Losing a loved one under circumstances that may have been avoided with proper care may generally mean that a wrongful death has occurred. There are many possible causes of wrongful deaths, and you deserve to have a lawyer review your circumstances and help you with any wrongful death case that your family has. The team …
More than 3,500 fatal crashes in 2018 resulted from a driver’s failure to yield right of way, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). Even for accident survivors, these collisions can cause serious injuries that affect the quality of their lives, rack up hefty medical expenses, and cost them in terms of missed income from …
Motor vehicle accidents happen even to the best of drivers. Between the sheer number of vehicles on the road and changing weather patterns, collisions happen daily. Rollover accidents, however, are some of the most dangerous accidents that can happen. With a fatality rate higher than any other type of accident, rollovers are traumatic collisions that …
Driving is a responsibility. Whenever we get behind the wheel, we must focus on the road to help prevent accidents. Sometimes, though, other drivers do not act responsibly. They become distracted while driving and engage in behavior that causes accidents. These accidents can be devastating, even deadly, for the people they affect. If you have …
In Fresno, state law requires all motorists to carry liability insurance. This insurance exists to protect drivers from third-party liability claims in situations where they are responsible for an accident. Despite these requirements, the Insurance Information Institute (III) reports more than 15 percent of California drivers lack liability coverage. The stress of a major car …
Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft remain as popular as ever. Their convenience and price allow these companies to make major inroads into major cities across the country. However, there are downsides to the increased traffic congestion that rideshare operators bring. According to the University of Chicago, traffic fatalities across the country increased by 3 …
According to a California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) survey, 58% of California drivers said they had been hit, or nearly hit, by a driver who was distracted while using a cellphone. Unfortunately, cellphones are only part of the problem. Every year, distracted driving causes countless accidents and injuries on Fresno roadways. This does not …
A car accident is frightening. Sometimes that fear can make someone involved flee the scene. They may have been the one at fault, or they fled for another reason. Either way, when someone decides to drive away after an accident, they are leaving another driver behind, and that is a crime. It does not matter …
The untimely death of a family member is devastating, particularly if the death was the consequence of someone’s recklessness, carelessness, or wrongful intention. As a family member, you might be able to recover financial awards on your loved one’s behalf. A person or corporation could be held liable if it is proved that they are …
A negligent person should never get away with causing your injuries, no matter how serious or minor. A broken bone, a concussion, or a back injury are all possible after a slip and fall. These injuries can happen anywhere, making them very unexpected. These accidents are sometimes the result of negligence on the part of …
A car accident can happen before you have any time to react. Whether a head-on collision, side-impact, or rear-end collision, these accidents can leave the victims with devastating injuries and property damage. If you were in an accident that was not your fault, you have the right to file a lawsuit for compensation. You can …
Commercial trucks are one of the primary factors behind many fatal vehicle accidents throughout the United States. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there was more than 4,000 deadly truck crashes in 2017 alone. The number of injury crashes is even higher, as the FMCSA identified approximately 344,000 injuries resulting from these …
Many people are aware of the duty a property owner holds to their visitors or customers. For the most part, the owner or occupier of a property must address any dangerous hazards that present a safety risk to their visitors. What you might not realize is that this duty can extend to security measures that …
Motorcyclists face the potential for severe injuries every time they ride. When these riders are struck by motorists, the consequences are often fatal. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), there were more than 5,100 motorcycle accident fatalities nationwide in 2017. If you suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash, it can help to seek the …
