While no one expects to be involved in a car accident while traveling for the holidays, the increased holiday travels and festivities exponentially increase the chances of being involved in one. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, an average of 300 Americans die each year in drunk-driving motor vehicle crashes between Christmas and New Year holidays.
When you suffer an injury as a result of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you have a right to be compensated. Most personal injury victims are unaware of the steps and processes that make up the personal injury settlement process. This post provides you with an overview of the steps you will take before your claim is settled.
According to statistics, more than 8.5 million persons in the United States sustain fall-related injuries. Slip and fall accidents can happen at home, at the workplace, or on a business premise. Slip and fall accidents often have a serious impact on the victim’s life. They may suffer painful injuries, high medical bills, expenses resulting from long-term care, and the inability to earn an income or work for some time.
The death of a loved one is always tragic and difficult to deal with. When the death was preventable and unexpected, it can be even more difficult to process. In many cases, if a loved one’s death was preventable, there are actions you can take to get justice for their loss of life. Wrongful death claims can help you on the long road to recovery as you grieve your lost loved one.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that a total of 37 million people sustain product-related injuries every year across the world. Although not all these fatalities and injuries are as a result of product defects, a significant portion of them are. In California, people who have been injured or suffered fatalities from using defective products can seek compensation. However, you need to have filed a case within two years of the incident. However, not every victim files a product liability lawsuit. Here are a few reasons why:
The biggest percentage of civil litigation is made up of personal injury lawsuits. To file a personal injury case, a person must have sustained injuries or damage to property as a result of negligent or wrongful actions by another person or entity. To win these cases, a San Jose personal injury attorney must be able to prove that the injury was caused by the negligence of the defendant. Continue reading
A recent news article indicates that fatalities from vehicle collisions have risen over the last decade. Unfortunately, the injuries sustained in vehicle accidents, whether minor or major, can have a significant impact on your daily life.
If you live in the Bay Area and have suffered an injury due to an accident, you need a San Jose personal injury lawyer to help with your case. The truth is, even when all parties involved seem cooperative and empathetic regarding your injuries and their own liability, things can still go wrong. Make sure that you’re protected and talk with a Bay Area Personal Injury Attorney to get the support that you need and compensation you deserve.
If you live in California, dog bites are a serious problem. Dog bites are painful and traumatic, often impeding everyday function. Given the prevalence of dog-bites in the Bay Area, know who is liable for your injuries and when to contact a dog bite attorney in San Jose.
If you have an industrial or construction job, you know how easy it is to become injured. Sometimes it only takes a blink of an eye to sustain personal injuries that are both debilitating and financially-draining. Talk to a Bay Area personal injury attorney if you have been involved in an industrial accident to learn more about your rights.