A personal injury claim can be made if you were injured because of another person’s negligence. This type of claim can be used if your injury was the result of a negligent incident like an auto accident or a slip and fall. If your case is successful, you may be able...
Personal Injury
Colorado high court ruling allows ski resort suit to move forward
When a person goes skiing or engages in another snow-related activity at a ski resort, it’s understood that they accept the risks that come along with that activity. Ski resorts require people to sign broad liability waivers that protect the business from lawsuits...
3 potentially catastrophic complications of labor and delivery
Going to the hospital to have a baby should be a joyful experience. And as such, most women understandably don’t think they’ll have something go wrong during the process that can lead to trauma for them or their baby. While most women receive proper care during their...
Is the rear driver always at fault?
It is often said that the rear driver must be at fault for an accident. This is because drivers have an obligation to keep a safe distance between vehicles. Tailgating is illegal. If a driver does not leave enough space to stop or react in time, then they may be...
Why are deadly car wrecks on the rise?
Has it gotten riskier to be in a car lately? If you think that it seems like the roadway dangers are increasing, you’re not imagining things. Way back in the late 1970s early 1980s, fatalities tied to car wrecks were at all-time highs. Slowly, however, new safety...
Do mobility issues limit your right to file a negligence claim?
Too many people who are older and/or have a disability don’t take any kind of legal action after suffering injuries caused by a property owner’s negligence. They assume that the accident that caused the injuries will be blamed on their own mobility or balance issues...
Your headache could be something more serious after a crash
After an auto accident, many people think that it’s normal to have a headache. In some regards, it is if you have suffered from whiplash or hit your head. What isn’t recommended is going home without getting checked out by a medical professional. Even if you feel...
You can seek compensation for injuries after your auto collision
In a car crash, there are many kinds of injuries that a person could suffer. They may struggle with lacerations from debris or broken glass, whiplash, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, air bag injuries or others. It’s important for victims of collisions to know...
Can surgery treat a spinal cord injury?
Many injuries can stem from a motor vehicle crash. One of these is a spinal cord injury. These injuries are sometimes catastrophic, and many will require surgery. It’s imperative that you get medical assistance right away after the crash so you can try to minimize the...
Infections could pose a threat after serious lacerations
Generally speaking, lacerations are treatable and usually recover. However, if a laceration that occurs during an auto accident isn’t taken care of well and is not disinfected or treated with antibiotics, then you could end up with a serious infection. There is a risk...