Injured Passenger in a Car Accident If you have been injured as a passenger in an automobile accident, you may have a claim against the driver of your vehicle, the driver of the other car, or both. You may have a claim against the manufacturer of one of the vehicles, or a component that … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
The Importance of an Expert Witness in a Personal Injury Case
August 28, 2013 by
When you have been injured because of someone else's carelessness or negligence, even if liability is not an issue, getting full and fair compensation for all your losses can be a complicated affair. The full extent of your injuries may not be apparent on the surface. You may need long term medical … [Read more...]
The Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
August 27, 2013 by
Any time you suffer trauma to your spinal cord, you need to be concerned about the long-term consequences. Your spinal cord houses your central nervous system—simple bruising or swelling can lead to loss of sensation or motor skills. Often, the full significance of your injury may not be apparent … [Read more...]
The Importance of Investigating a Motor Vehicle Accident
August 16, 2013 by
Car Accident Investigations If you were hurt in a motor vehicle accident, there's always benefit to conducting a full investigation of the causes of the accident, even if it may seem obvious who caused the accident and how. The principal reason for fully investigating a car, truck or motorcycle … [Read more...]
Injuries at Amusement Parks
August 12, 2013 by
Studies conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) show that nearly 10,000 people are hurt every year in accidents at amusement parks. Over a 14 year period, more than 50 people died in amusement park accidents, with more than one in four deaths coming on roller coasters. About half … [Read more...]
Defective Product Recalls
August 7, 2013 by
In today's economy where new consumer products are introduced seemingly every day, many get to market without a full understanding of the potential dangers they present. Pharmaceutical products, consumer goods, motor vehicle components, recreational items, environmental and cleaning products—when … [Read more...]
Common Causes of a Birth Injury
August 5, 2013 by
One of the most devastating situations you can face is when your newborn child suffers an injury, particularly when it could have been avoided. In far too many situations, debilitating injuries to infants are simply unnecessary, the result of human error. Unfortunately, many tiny infants do not have … [Read more...]