When Can You Leave the Scene of an Accident? You've been in a motor vehicle accident. Maybe you've taken a quick look at both vehicles and there appears to be no damage. Maybe you are in an unfamiliar area or have concerns for your safety if you get out of the vehicle. Do you have to stay at the … [Read more...]
Proving That Your Injuries are Serious
January 3, 2014 by
Proving That Your Injuries are Serious Often, in the aftermath of an accident, as you take steps to move forward with your life, one of the biggest challenges is demonstrating to a judge and jury the serious nature of your injuries. Some of the most debilitating injuries can often be most difficult … [Read more...]
Medication Errors that Lead to Medical Malpractice
November 25, 2013 by
Medication Errors that Lead to Medical Malpractice Modern pharmaceutical products have brought health and relief to millions. The proper drug, in the proper dosage, can ease pain and discomfort, minimize risk of infection, and even combat illness. However, when doctors, nurses or pharmacists are … [Read more...]
The Most Common Workplace Hazards
November 18, 2013 by
Common Workplace Hazards In the modern workplace, even though safety concerns are a regular topic of review and discussion, workers are still at risk of a broad range of injuries. Whether in an industrial setting, or in office or retail work, you can still be exposed to a wide array of workplace … [Read more...]
Are Product Liability Claims Worth the Effort?
November 11, 2013 by
Are Product Liability Claims Worth the Effort? If you have been injured by the malfunction of a product, or suffered loss because of the poor or negligent design of goods or merchandise, you may be considering whether it will behoove you to seek damages through a product liability claim. Here are … [Read more...]
What is an Attractive Nuisance?
November 4, 2013 by
We've all heard a story like this—a small child climbs a sand pile or wanders into a swimming pool, attracted simply by curiosity. Unfortunately, in many of these instances, all does not end well. The sand pile may collapse in on the child, or the child may not know how to swim. Under the law, … [Read more...]
The Product Recall Process for Food and Drugs
October 29, 2013 by
Whenever there's a health risk posed by food or drugs being sold to the public, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has responsibility for monitoring and, if necessary, removing those products that pose safety risks. This blog post provides an overview of how food and drug recalls work. Drug … [Read more...]
What is Loss of Consortium?
September 10, 2013 by
What is Loss of Consortium? If you know someone who has been hurt in an accident, you may have heard them talk about recovering damages for "loss of consortium," but you may not know what that is. If you have been injured because of someone else's carelessness or negligence, you may wonder whether … [Read more...]
Passenger Injuries in Automobile Accidents
August 29, 2013 by
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...]