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
During a divorce, marital assets can be split in several ways. Each state has different laws regarding divorce and the distribution of assets to the spouses at the time of divorce. If you have recently settled a worker's compensation claim or you are in negotiations to do so, it is important to take the appropriate actions to protect your worker's compensation settlement from division with your spouse in a divorce.
22 February 2016
Many people have motorcycles at home and enjoy taking them out for a nice ride during the summer. However, there is always the chance that you could end up being injured in an accident due to no fault of your own. Whether a driver cut you off or opened their vehicle door into oncoming traffic without looking at who was coming, you could end up suffering from serious injuries. If this sounds like something you recently dealt with, you need to make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
10 February 2016
If you are considering a personal injury lawsuit, then there are a lot of details that you need to be familiar with. Before you commit to a lawsuit, you should know how your state will see your case. Some states tend to side with the plaintiff, while others have laws that emphasize the rights of the defendant. If you are planning on filing in Arkansas, then here are some such laws that you will likely encounter:
27 January 2016
Filing a personal injury lawsuit can differ quite a bit from state to state. To give you a good idea of where to begin when filing in North Carolina, here are some questions you should ask yourself: How long do you have to file? Your first and biggest concern is going to be whether you are within the statute of limitations. If you aren't, then your case might be dead in the water.
14 January 2016
Workers compensation is a type of insurance policy that employers must carry to provide wage replacement and medical benefits to any employee who is injured on the job. But in order to qualify for workers compensation, it is important to closely follow protocol if you are hurt at work. If you are injured at work, take the following steps: Immediately Alert a Supervisor and File an Incidence Report When you're hurt at work, whether you think it is a serious injury or not, it is very important to tell your supervisor right away and document your injury with a formal incidence report.
31 December 2015
