Did you know that only recently we’ve been able to sue the federal government for premises liability claims? In 1948, Congress passed the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) that gave us this right. Now, persons who are injured on federal property or by federal employees can pursue a claim and a lawsuit against the federal […]
5 Statistics That Will Make You Think Twice About Distracted Driving
We all know the dangers of distracted driving, but knowing the dangers doesn’t always translate into not doing it. When it comes to teen drivers, distracted driving is even more dangerous, with teens 4 times more likely to get into an accident as a result of distracted driving. Educating drivers, both teens and adults alike, is one […]
How to Collect Evidence for Your Personal Injury Case
Personal injury cases happen to be one of the most common forms of litigation. Since a number of cases are filed each year, it’s up to you to make sure you’re filing putting your best foot forward — and this only happens with the right evidence. But what evidence makes an impact in proving your personal […]
Do I Have a Case If My Airbags Didn’t Deploy in an Accident?
The National Center for Statistics and Analysis estimates that more than 44,869 lives are saved every year by frontal airbags deploying? Whether if you were the cause of a car accident or if you were the victim of one, when you purchase a vehicle, you expect all of the features that are installed inside of the […]
Car Accident Settlements in California: Your Ultimate Guide
Over 277,000 people were injured in car accidents in California in 2017, according to the latest published data. No matter how safe we are behind the wheel, we can’t prevent the negligence of other drivers. If you were injured in a car accident, you are probably wondering about car accident settlements. It’s true that if […]
7 Prudent Questions to Ask Your Disability Attorney Before Hiring Them
Did you know that it’s more likely that you’ll be denied Social Security Disability benefits than have your application approved? Only about 36% of claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are approved, and many of those are only approved after an appeal or at a hearing. Not only are your approval chances slim, but […]
8 Tips for Handling a Death Following a Collision
In 2018, over 33,000 people died in car crashes in the US. California, Texas, and Georgia top the list of states with the most fatalities. If your family has experienced a death following a collision, you may want to hire an attorney, particularly if there was negligence involved. If you find yourself in the unimaginable […]
7 Most Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents
Every year, more than one million Americans visit the emergency room thanks to a slip and fall accident, and eight million due to non-slip-related falls. While slips and falls don’t sound all that serious, if you have been in a slip and fall accident, you know firsthand how painful and expensive these mishaps can be. Not only can you […]
7 Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney
It’s hard to watch TV, listen to the radio, or surf the internet without seeing ads for personal injury attorneys. If you’ve experienced an injury due to the negligence of someone else and are considering hiring a personal injury attorney, you don’t want to hire the first one you find in your Google search or […]
Everything to Show Your Lawyer After a Car Accident
Did you know that every year in the United States, there are six million car accidents? If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you’re probably searching around to find a lawyer to help defend your case in the court of law. However, in order for your lawyer to best represent and defend your case, […]