When poorly trained drivers cause accidents, trucking companies are liable Moving goods around the country is big business. More than 3 million commercial trucks travel the roadways of America and yet there is still a shortage of 50,000 truck drivers. In the rush to...
Simple steps to take to preserve your ability to seek compensation after a dog bite Almost everyone knows someone who loves dogs. Often, dogs are a part of one’s family. However, no matter how much you love dogs, if you are bitten by someone’s dog you should take...
Learn about 5 common causes of spinal cord injuries and when they may be actionable According to researchers at the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 125,000 new spinal cord injuries occur each year. In many cases,...
If you’ve been injured by an airbag, you may be entitled to compensation Airbags are in most modern vehicles in America, and for good reason. In the event of an accident frontal airbags can reduce deaths of front seat passengers and/or drivers by up to 32 percent,...
Reporting sexual harassment in the workplace is the first step to stopping it Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in all kinds of workplaces. If you believe you have been the victim of sexual harassment, you need to take action by reporting it. Here are some...
Even a “safe” occupation like office work can result in workplace accidents Out of all the possible occupations one could have, being an office worker is probably among the safest. However, this doesn’t mean that your office is completely without risk. In reality, the...
The information contained in a police report can serve as important evidence for any car accident claims A police report can be a crucial piece of evidence in a car accident injury claim. The police report allows all the facts related to the accident to be captured...
Personal injury attorneys who work on a contingency fee basis must screen their cases Almost all personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that the attorney will cover all the expenses associated with preparing the case, and only...
Truckers must pass routine physicals to reduce the risk of a medical condition causing a truck accident Have you ever wondered what happens when a medical problem such as a heart attack or seizure causes a driver to have a car accident? Can the injured parties sue the...
Learn about three scenarios that can make a landlord liable when their tenant’s dog bites In California, dog owners are strictly liable for unprovoked injuries caused by their pets. Unfortunately, not all dog owners carry sufficient homeowner’s or renter’s insurance...
