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How Broken Stairs Can Lead to Slip and Fall Injuries

If you fall down the stairs at someone’s home or business, you may be able to file a claim. Most of us take the stairs on a daily basis — running down a flight of stairs to grab something that we forgot, dashing up the stairs to get to a meeting, or going up stairs to...

Will I Need to Testify at Trial?

Your personal injury attorney will help prepare you if you need to testify at trial. Like most legal cases, the majority of personal injury cases settle before trial.  There are many reasons why these cases are settled, but for most victims in accident cases, not...

Should I Go to the Doctor for Whiplash?

See a medical professional to get treatment if you have suffered a whiplash injury. If you have been in a car accident — particularly one involving a rear-end collision — then you may have suffered what is known as whiplash.  This term is used to describe a condition...

Common Playground Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Unsafe playgrounds may lead to injuries. In recent years, playgrounds have gotten much safer than they were in the past.  Yet as far too many parents and kids can tell you, a day at the playground can quickly turn into a trip to the emergency room.  In fact, more than...

How to Recover from Hit and Run Pedestrian Accidents

A skilled attorney can help you get the money you deserve for your injuries. Imagine that you are walking along, trying to get to wherever you need to go, when BAM! You are hit by a car.  Sounds scary, right?  Now imagine that the driver of that car takes off — and...

What You Should Do If Your Car Breaks Down

Avoid an accident if your car breaks down on a highway with these simple steps. Whether your car is brand new or more than a few years old, break downs can happen.  They can be incredibly frustrating, and a bit scary if they happen on a highway or other busy road. ...

Will the Passenger Injured on the United Flight File a Lawsuit?

The man removed from the flight appears to be gearing up to file suit. Earlier this month, Americans watched in horror as a passenger aboard a United Airlines flight was violently dragged off it after being involuntarily bumped from the flight due to United’s...

The Truth Behind the Hot Coffee Lawsuit

Learn what really happened — and how personal injury lawsuits can protect us all Many people have opinions about so-called frivolous lawsuits — and when they talk about these lawsuits, the first one that they typically mention is the McDonald’s “hot coffee” lawsuit....

How Passengers Can Be Compensated in Car Accident Cases

If you’re riding in a car involved in a car crash, you may be able to recover from the driver, other driver or even your own insurance. Being in a car accident can be a truly terrifying experience. The crunch of metal and jarring impact can shock anyone, and if you...

What Happens at a Car Accident Deposition

A deposition is an important part of the car accident lawsuit process. In many cases, claims involving car accidents are settled before a lawsuit is ever filed. But when an insurance company refuses to pay a reasonable settlement for the damage caused by their...