If you have recently traveled on a fantastic cruise only to become violently ill, chances are that you contracted a virus while on your trip. Sadly, this is not an uncommon occurrence on cruise ships. If you believe your illness was due to the negligence of the cruise line, you may be able to make a case against them and recoup damages. The following will need to be proven to ensure you have a strong case:
17 May 2016
If your loved one has passed away due to the negligent or intentional actions of another person, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim against the person responsible for the death. An attorney can file a lawsuit seeking monetary compensation for the loss of your loved one. Here are the three types of wrongful death claims that your attorney can help you with. Accident Involving Negligence If your loved one was killed in an accident that was not their fault, and the person responsible for the death was acting in a negligent manner at the time of the accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim.
2 May 2016
Often, people who have been injured in a car wreck don't have extra funds available to pay for their medical treatment or can't afford to take the time off work that they need to heal. So, what do you do if you're injured in a car accident and the at-fault party's insurance company doesn't offer you an adequate settlement? You talk to a personal injury lawyer about filing a personal injury lawsuit.
19 April 2016
When you go outside, the last thing you expect is a dog bite. Unfortunately, studies show that about 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. The studies also show that of those people bitten by dogs, 800,000 of them will require medical attention. If you've been bitten by a dog, it's important that you know what to do. Taking the appropriate steps after the attack will help ensure you receive adequate compensation and care for your injuries.
9 April 2016
Wildly popular and successful in Europe for decades, roundabouts are now popping up in the U.S. in the strangest of places. Roundabouts appear in front of hospital entrances where ambulances need to go, in front of schools where large buses have a difficult time making the tight turns, and even in the middle of nowhere on rural roads where four-way stops and yields were once sufficient. So what happens when a loved one gets into an accident on a roundabout and dies?
28 March 2016
When you are sick or injured, it is essential to seek the care of an experienced doctor to ensure that you are able to quickly recover. Unfortunately, some medical professionals can neglect their responsibilities, and this can cause serious bodily harm. To ensure that victims of malpractice are able to recover damages, it is possible to file a lawsuit, but if you may benefit from learning the answers to a couple of common questions about medical malpractice.
16 March 2016
There are simple ways to initially vet lawyers these days with referrals and online research. Once you have chosen a personal injury lawyer, the real work can begin, since these types of cases can move fast. It is important that you are active in getting your case off of the ground along with your lawyer by asking the right questions. Here are four questions you should always ask when you begin sorting out your personal injury case with your lawyer.
23 February 2016
