A personal injury case typically occurs when a person’s negligence causes an accident that leads to another person becoming injured. The injured person has quantifiable damages, such as medical expenses and lost wages, and then files a lawsuit against the person who caused the accident. If the defendant is found liable for damages the plaintiff […]
Personal injury claims often result in damages. Damages are monetary awards given to the victim whose injury or accident was caused by another person or entity’s negligence. The amount of damages that are awarded, in other words, the monetary compensation, generally depends on the severity of the injuries, the cost of medical treatment, the amount […]
Sports injuries may occur in youth, teen, amateur or professional sports. The injuries may be traumatic or occur after overuse. Lawsuits filed because of a sports injury typically come about after a traumatic injury, however, rather than an injury caused by overuse over an extended period of time. The injured participant may file a civil […]
What are my legal options after my loved one has died in a car accident? Thinking about legal options after a loved one has tragically passed away in a car accident is a difficult step to take. A family may be unsure how to emotionally and financially deal with their loss. Further, filing a lawsuit […]
The National Highway Safety Administration has reported that nearly 3 million people are injured in vehicle accidents every year across the United States. Passenger cars, light trucks (including pickups, vans, and utility vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less), to large trucks with a weight of 10,000 pounds or more […]
Based on preliminary data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there was an increase in motor vehicle accident fatalities of about 7.2 percent in 2020 compared to 2019, even though the miles traveled decreased by 13.2 percent. The projected fatality rate for 2020 has been the most significant increase since 2007. The NHTSA also […]
Accidents can occur at any time, in any place. If you become injured due to an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may need a personal injury lawyer to ensure that you are compensated fairly. Whether you were bit by your neighbor’s dog, were injured by a faulty product, or slipped and fell while […]
World-Renowned Corrosion Engineering Expert Lays Out Possible Causes of Tragic Event Offers Specific Inspection and Condition Assessment Recommendations for Nearby Buildings of Similar Age Additionally, Leading Florida Lawyer William Clayton Foresees Multiple Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Future Fort Lauderdale, FL – June 30, 2021 – Matergenics, a state-of-the-art materials testing laboratory and corrosion […]
Construction employees have a right to a safe workplace. Since the Occupational Safety and Health Act began in 1970 and was enacted the following year, the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has significantly improved workplace conditions to reduce workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the construction industry. Occupational Safety and Health […]
The construction industry is one of the most important industries in the economy. Every day, workers put their lives on the line to better our economy and society. With hundreds of workers losing their lives every year on the job and many thousands becoming injured while working, the occupation remains one of the most dangerous […]
