What are Some Commonly Overlooked Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?
Relocating your aging loved one is always a difficult decision. In a perfect world, it would be made easier by being able to be certain that the people caring for your loved one are providing adequate and compassionate care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a serious problem throughout the United States, and thousands of vulnerable […]
What Causes Commercial Truck Accidents?
Commercial truck accidents are some of the most dangerous crashes in which a person can be involved. Commercial trucks like semis or big-rigs can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, making them capable of causing incredible damage to anything they hit. While truck drivers are regulated more stringently than other drivers, avoidable truck accidents continue to occur, often […]
What is Dram Shop Liability?
A dram shop, which is a term that originated in England in the 18th century, is basically any commercial establishment that sells alcoholic beverages. Dram shop liability refers to laws that hold bars, pubs, taverns, restaurants, and even private individuals liable for damages that have resulted from serving alcoholic beverages to obviously intoxicated individuals, which […]
Should You Take a First Settlement Offer?
Experiencing an accident, especially one where you sustained injuries, could be an awfully traumatizing experience. Injured parties may have to go through a lengthy recovery process, all while agonizing over missing work and, in turn, reduced income. Besides that, they may also miss out on quality time with their loved ones. Fortunately, accident victims are […]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
It’s unbelievable that our roadways have gotten more deadly even as traffic has been reduced significantly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. National Safety Council (NSC) estimates show that there were more than 42,000 motor vehicle crashes that resulted in deaths in 2020. Additionally, more than 3,000 people died due to distracted driving accidents in 2019, […]
Can You Recover Lost Wages after an Auto Accident?
Losing your income or wages following an injury caused by an auto accident could take a financial toll on most people. Because even as they’re recovering, injured victims still need to pay for their monthly expenses, including food, electric and water bills, and rent or mortgage payment, among others. And on top of that, their […]
3 Things to Do if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
When you moved your loved one into a nursing home, you naturally trust the doctors, nurses, and caregivers to make sure that your loved one will be given sufficient care and respect. So it can be a hurtful betrayal when you suddenly find that your loved one is being abused in the nursing home. As […]
What Causes Accidents in Daycares?
Millions of parents across all states depend on daycare for their little ones while they work. They put their kids in the hands of daycare staff, believing that their kids will receive the best care and will be protected from harm. Although most kids in daycare indeed stay safe and unharmed, in some cases, daycare […]
Slip and Fall Accident FAQ
When Can Victims Recover after Slip and Fall Accidents? Under state law, when accidents are the result of someone else’s negligence, victims can typically recover compensation for their accident-related losses. In a slip and fall incident, negligence occurs when the person or business responsible for a property fails to use reasonable care. Where Do Slip […]
Be Careful on Social Media After an Accident
According to the Pew Research Center, roughly 7 in 10 Americans use social media, and many of us post things without giving it a second thought. If you have recently been involved in an injury-causing accident, however, you should think twice about sharing details of your life, as your social media use could hurt your […]