Why Your Personal Injury Case Is Unique
If you recently got involved in an accident, you may notice that friends and co-workers will start telling you about someone else they know who got in an accident and how much compensation they got. As tempting as it might be to compare your case with a friend’s or acquaintance’s past case, you can’t do it. Your case is completely unique, and you shouldn’t base your settlement expectations on another case even if it sounds very similar. There are dozens of things that can affect how much money you are compensated in your personal injury case, and all of these factors [...]
How to Deal With a Hit and Run Crash
If you have been the victim of a hit and run, you may feel even more frustrated and angry than if you had been involved in a more straightforward accident. Hit and run crashes aren’t just a costly nuisance. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there were 1,980 fatal hit-and-run crashes in the United States, resulting in over 2,000 deaths. Consider yourself lucky if you’ve never been involved in a hit and run incident. However, if you have recently been involved in a hit and run, either as the victim or the perpetrator or if this happens to you [...]
Insurance Claim Secret Tactics to Watch Out For
When it’s another person’s fault that you get injured, it’s usually their insurance company who’s responsible for paying for your injuries. Unfortunately, insurance company delay tactics commonly get in the way of getting the compensation you need. Insurance companies are businesses that, like any other, are primarily concerned with their bottom line. They don’t want to pay you any more than they have to. You should realize that when the insurance adjuster calls, it isn’t because they want to give you the fair compensation you need and deserve. They’re assuming you are naïve about the law and your legal rights. They’re [...]
Common Hospital Mistakes Lead to Injuries and Death
According to researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Every year, over 250,000 people die due to preventable medical errors, with only heart disease and cancer claiming more lives each year. This means that medical errors are deadlier than car accidents in the United States. In many modern hospitals, communication methods are outdated, clunky, glitchy, or prone to error and lack of oversight. Your doctor may prescribe a treatment that has to pass through a nurse, then a form, then a data entry person, then another nurse, then the specialist [...]
Common Types of Product Liability Cases
The majority of us buy products all the time without giving a second thought as to whether or not they will perform like we assume they will, especially if they come from a brand we trust. Unfortunately, sometimes these products don’t work as expected, but also do something completely unexpected by causing us harm, including even serious injuries. When this happens, the next step needs to be a product liability lawsuit. Here are some common examples of products malfunctioning. Harmful Chemicals Countless chemicals are used these days to create everything from plates to vacuum cleaners to your children’s toys. Fortunately, [...]
Amusement Park Accidents
Each year, thousands of injuries are reportedly caused by amusement park rides. While some injuries are minor, such as headaches, major injuries do happen. Between 1987 and 2004, amusement park rides claimed the lives of 103 people. With roller coasters only becoming larger and faster with today’s technological advances, the question of rider safety should be seriously considered. In 2016, the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that nearly 30,000 people were harmed from amusement park rides. Children between ten and 14 years old sustain the most injuries, particularly because of their smaller size. Below is a list of the [...]
Maryland Car Accident Laws
Every driver in the state needs a working knowledge of Maryland car accident laws. Accidents are a regular part of life. The high volume of traffic on Maryland’s roads and highways makes it more likely that you will eventually have an accident than not. No matter how serious the accident is or who is at fault, your responsibilities start as soon as a crash occurs. It’s also the time to start preparing for your personal injury claim in case you need to file one. What you do and say after the car wreck will help protect your rights and ensure you [...]
Broken Bones After a Traffic Collision
Most of us think of a traffic collision as one vehicle running into another one. The definition includes any incident involving at least one moving vehicle and any other vehicle, pedestrian, animal, or object which occurs on a public road. There’s a lot of potential to have a traffic collision, even in areas where there is little to no traffic. They don’t always cause injuries. When they do, several factors determine which types are the most likely and how severe they are. Some of the most common injuries resulting from a collision include whiplash, scrapes and cuts, and head injuries. All [...]
Nursing Home Neglect and its Adverse Effects
If you believe a loved one is suffering from nursing home neglect, read on. Nursing home neglect is sadly a common problem in the United States, but you can learn about how to recognize it, as well as how to prevent it and what you can do if neglect is taking place. What Is Nursing Home Neglect? Although sometimes people confuse nursing home neglect with nursing home abuse, the two are technically and legally different. In the case of nursing home abuse, a caregiver or other person at the facility has the intention to harm a senior. Nursing home neglect, on [...]
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Have you ever wondered if you’ve had carbon monoxide poisoning? This post will give you the essentials about carbon monoxide, including how you can get carbon monoxide poisoning, carbon monoxide symptoms, and what you can do about this potentially fatal threat. What Is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a molecule, often referred to by its chemical formula CO. It is an odorless gas, without color, and a byproduct of combustion. Combustion is the reaction of a fuel source (gasoline, wood, propane, charcoal, etc.) with heat and oxygen to produce energy, such as in your fireplace, your furnace, or your car’s engine. [...]
Filing a Property Damage Claim After a Car Accident
If you are involved in a car accident, or if your property is damaged as the result of a car accident, you may be told you have to file a property damage claim for damages to be reimbursed. To understand more about how this type of claim works, read on. When you know how to file a claim, you'll be prepared in case you ever have to file this type of insurance paperwork. You’ll also learn about whether or not it may be necessary to involve an attorney in the process. What Is a Property Damage Claim? A property damage claim [...]
Average Concussion Settlement for a Car Accident
If you or a loved one have suffered a concussion as the result of a car accident, you may be thinking about initiating a lawsuit against the party at fault. Before continuing your search for an attorney or taking any next steps, you may want to learn more about how much you can expect to get in a car accident concussion settlement so you know if you want to proceed. Here’s some information to help guide you. What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury in which the head is jarred to the point where the [...]