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What Are Slip And Fall Accidents And Why Do They Happen?
A slip and fall accident is a type of personal injury case that occurs when a person trips and falls on someone else's property. The owner of a property, whether it's a grocery store or house, is expected to keep the premises reasonably safe for other people. If the property owner fails to do this and another person gets hurt, he or she may be held legally responsible. Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
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7 Myths And Misconceptions About Personal Injury Cases
Despite how litigious American society has become, personal injury is actually a very serious scenario with potentially devastating consequences for the people harmed. Therefore, it's important to separate fact from fiction in order to understand how the law may actually apply to you when you need it most. 1. Personal Injury Cases Are All Frivolous While you may read about the most nonsensical suits, simply because they don't really seem sensible, most cases are legitimate instances where someone was hurt due to the fault of someone else.
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Important Truck Driver Regulations To Follow
If you have recently decided to expand your job prospects by getting your commercial driver's license, then you probably want to start driving a semi truck and hauling loads soon. As a new truck driver, you should understand that safety needs to be your first concern. Overall, professional truck drivers are considered quite safe since they only cause 3% of all vehicle accidents. However, a large and heavy truck is more likely to cause a serious injury or a death when an accident does occur.
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Handyman Suing You For Their Electrical Injuries? Let A Personal Injury Attorney Defend You
If the handyman you hire to work on your home's electrical problems sues you for the electrical injuries they sustain during the project because they say your home is unsafe, hire a personal injury attorney to represent your side of the case. Although personal injury attorneys represent plaintiffs, or people who receive injuries, the attorneys may also help individuals, or defendants, accused of the creating or causing the other parties' injuries. An attorney may obtain the evidence you need to clear your good name by asking many important questions about the plaintiff, including these below.
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A Doctor Misdiagnosed Your Thunderclap Headaches as Migraines? Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney Now
If a doctor misdiagnosed your thunderclap headaches as migraines, speak to a medical malpractice attorney now. Although migraine headaches can be severe, they generally aren't life threatening. However, thunderclap headaches may indicate an underlying, life-threatening cause such as an aneurysm or another critical brain condition that may stop the flow of blood to the brain or cause internal bleeding. Here are things you need to know about the differences between thunderclap headaches and migraines, how thunderclap headaches develop, and what an attorney may do to assist you in your case.
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Car Accident Settlements: 4 Small Things You May Seek Compensation For
If you've been involved in a car accident that wasn't your fault, you may seek compensation for physical and emotional injuries. While these are important for your case, there are many other elements to consider. When working with an auto accident attorney, several additional factors could help calculate a settlement payout that you deserve. By browsing through the following four items, you can determine if they are worth adding onto your settlement and receiving reimbursement for.
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Personal Injury Claims: 3 Credentials You Should Compare When Choosing A Medical Expert Witness
Any claims you make in a personal injury case regarding the type and severity of injuries sustained should be corroborated by a medical expert witness. The medical expert witness can provide further insight on your injuries, such as how the injuries affect your quality of living or prevent you from performing certain tasks. For their testimony, you can expect to pay the average medical expert witness approximately $555 per hour of testimony in court.
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Structured Settlements For Personal Injury Claims: 3 Features Young Adults Should Request When Settling
If you're injured due to negligence or fault of another party, there's a good chance that you can file a personal injury claim. When filing a claim with a personal injury attorney, there's a 98% chance that your attorney will be able to get the case settled without having to go to court. At which point, you will have the option of negotiating the settlement amount and how the settlement will be paid.
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3 Laws Virginia Dog Bite Victims Should Be Aware Of
Have you been bitten by a dog in Virginia? Are you planning on suing the owner of the dog for the damages you sustained during the attack? If so, you should read about the below three laws and how they might affect your case. Your Local Leash Law Virginia doesn't have a statewide leash law. Instead, it is up to each municipality to decide what is appropriate for their area. In rural towns, the fact that a dog was off its leash when it bit you may not hold any bearing on whether or not you can seek compensation for your injuries.
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Three Reasons A Parent May Be Barred From Filing A Wrongful Death Action For A Child
When a child dies due to the negligence or wrongful action of another party, the parents have the right to pursue a civil lawsuit to hold the liable person or company financially responsible for the loss. Unfortunately, the law does put some restrictions on this right. Here are three times when you may be barred from filing a wrongful death lawsuit against a liable party for the loss of your child.
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