A product liability lawsuit occurs when a person is injured due to an unsafe or defective product. A product liability lawsuit can be very complex. It is important to seek advice from an attorney experienced in product liability lawsuits. Product liability lawsuits can be filed for many types of defective products such as auto parts, medical devices, drugs, toys, and construction equipment. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding...more
Considering the inherent risk of riding a motorcycle, you need to know what to do in case you find yourself involved in an accident and need to file a claim for injuries or damages. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions that people have posed regarding motorcycle accident lawsuits.What should I do if I get hit by a car while riding my motorcycle?First, you need to seek medical attention if you are injured in any way. If there are...more
Personal injury law involves legal claims against another in which you seek restitution for a physical or psychological injury to your person or property. The entity you have a claim against may be an individual, a company, an agency, or other equivalent organization that has harmed or damaged you.Types of Damage that Constitute a Personal InjuryLawsuits for personal injury are categorized as torts, either intentional or negligent, and as strict liability cases or product liability cases. Of these, the most common claims are either intentional torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment, slander, libel, trespass, etc.) or negligent torts (car and motorcycle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and medical malpractice events). While some of these actions may be precluded by a crime, personal injury cases are civil actions filed to compensate victims monetarily; criminal actions are handled as a separate matter and are designed to punish the perpetrator.Intentional TortsAn intentional tort results when someone deliberately harms another physically, mentally, or emotionally. A defendant in an intentional tort action knew that their actions would result in injury and yet engaged in that...more
The birth of a baby is supposed to be a joyous time. In some circumstances unfortunate events take place that can lead to injury to the baby. When a birth injury occurs it can often be due to medical malpractice. When a baby has been injured during childbirth it is important to seek advice from an attorney experienced in birth injury lawsuits....more
A product is considered defective if an ordinary consumer or user could not have anticipated the danger the product created. The defect may be caused by the way the product was assembled, manufactured, tested, inspected, or packaged. Elements That Need To Exist To Win a Product Liability CaseThree key elements that must be present to have a viable...more
If the truck driver caused a large truck accident, its usually the result of fatigue or equipment failures. You will need an attorney to protect your interests and make the best case possible. If you win, you can eventually be compensated by the trucking companys insurance. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about these sorts of lawsuits.Is alcohol a big factor in large-truck accidents?Alcohol is not usually the reason for a large truck accident. If the truck driver caused the accident, maybe the driver is under too much pressure to get from one location to another, and either hasnt gotten enough rest or hasnt adequately maintained the large truck. If I was in a large-truck accident, do I need an attorney?You likely need an attorney if youve been injured because of a large truck accident. Trucking companies are conscious of how expensive an accident can be. They will take care of their own best interests, which are not necessarily the same as yours. Do not sign any papers or make any statement until you have legal representation. If you are not at fault, file the lawsuit as soon as you can. You have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit, and you dont want...more
Large truck accidents can be quite difficult to deal with, which is why you need a lawyer with a great deal of legal experience to assist you. This article provides answers to a number of frequently asked questions about these sorts of auto...more
The majority of motorcycle accidents are between cars and motorcycles in which motorcycle riders, being the smaller of the two, end up with sometimes serious injuries. And as a consequence of public perception of motorcyclists as risk takers, the...more
You may be eligible to file a car accident lawsuit if you have been injured in a car accident, or have lost someone because of a car accident. If your injury is the direct result of a car accident and the accident was caused by another persons...more
Possession of drugs is a serious crime. Federal and state laws have been enacted to prevent use of illegal drugs and drug-related crimes that outflow from drug manufacturing and trafficking.The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration lists the following...more
Drug possession laws can prove to be quite complex, which is why many people have questions about the sentencing and penalty process in such cases. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about drug possession cases.What are drug...more
White-collar crime can be quite serious, and some are hard-pressed to define what a white-collar crime entails. Compiled below are a few of the more frequently asked questions many people have about white-collar crime.What is white-collar...more