The injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident are usually more serious than those in a car accident. There’s more protection for the driver of a vehicle than the rider of a motorcycle. That means medical damages are higher. But in spite of this, courtroom results suggest a motorcycle accident case is harder to win than […]
Can a Landlord Be Sued for a Slip and Fall?
That leaky gutter formed a puddle on the driveway and caused you to slip and fall. Or maybe the snow didn’t get shoveled in a timely fashion and you took a spill on the sidewalk out front of the duplex you rent. Now you’re wondering: “Can I sue my landlord?” The short answer is yes, […]
Is the Driver or Company Liable in a Trucking Accident?
Do you feel a bit of extra tension when you have to pull alongside a semi-truck on the highway? Does the prospect of driving along the interstate when it seems there are eight trucks to every “regular” car make you nervous? Then you’ve probably at least thought about the prospect of being on the wrong […]
Medical Negligence According to the Courts
Envision the following scenario: You’re relaxing with some friends and lamenting the absence of one who hasn’t been doing well, health-wise. Someone talks about how it seems the friend’s condition has gotten worse, rather than better, since they started seeing that new doctor. Another one follows up with a call to “sue the blankety-blank quack.” […]
3 Tips for Driving Safely Around 18-Wheelers
If we can all just seriously think for a moment about the actual comparison of an 18-wheeler (around 80,000 lbs) to a passenger vehicle (around 5,000 lbs), and how one of those massive trucks could literally squash our cars like a grape, we wouldn’t hesitate to know the rules of driving safely with them. Unfortunately, […]
How a Looming Truck Driver Shortage Might Endanger Everyone
Depending on which road or highway you’re driving on, it seems like 18-wheelers are everywhere and in abundance. But you’d be surprised to know that there currently is a shortage of truck drivers. The number is pretty astounding: 60,000 drivers are needed. Some believe the number is probably closer to 100,000. Reasons for truck driver […]
Inside The $25 Million Award in The Aetna-Cunningham Case
In November, an Oklahoma jury awarded the Cunningham family $25.6 million in damages in their civil suit against Aetna. The results of the case—and the pending appeal—raise important questions about how punitive damages are awarded. Fifty-four-year-old Oranna Cunningham was diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer in the spring of 2014. Doctors recommended an experimental proton […]
Factors Deciding If A Personal Injury Lawyer Takes Your Case
Will a personal injury lawyer take your case? Personal injury lawyers work on contingency fees, meaning they’re only paid if they win. So while they may have different standards, everything comes back to the same two questions: Is this case winnable and for how much? Can you win? Does your state use the standard of […]
5 Steps to Guide You Through the Workers’ Compensation Process
When you hear the phrase “injured on the job”, you probably think of workers on a construction site or some other job where there is a higher risk of injury. But workplace injuries happen everywhere, from a slip and fall at an office to straining your back at a loading dock. No matter where or […]
What is Defensive Medicine and Why Do Doctors Practice it?
Medical malpractice is a serious issue. Period. In fact, medical accidents are believed to be the third leading cause of death in the United States. Because of this staggering number, which has generated thousands of lawsuits per year, many physicians are practicing defensive medicine. Very Well Health describes defensive medicine as a “situation in which […]
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