A personal injury can bring not only physical pain but also financial stress and emotional disruption. Whether the injury resulted from a car accident, a slip and fall or another type of negligence, knowing what to do next can make a major difference in your recovery....
PERSONAL INJURY – Personal Injury
The role of negligence in personal injury claims
If you've suffered injury because of someone else's careless actions, understanding negligence can help you determine whether to make a valid personal injury claim. Negligence is the legal foundation that allows you to seek compensation when another person's failure...
Is a defective product lawsuit possible after a recall?
Companies may not realize initially that the products they release are not safe for the public to use. It may only be after consumer complaints start rolling in that they realize there was a problem with the design or a bad production batch. At that point, there may...
A car accident could leave you with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often something that is identified in combat veterans, police officers, first responders and others who have experienced extraordinarily traumatic events. A soldier may have seen friends die in combat, for example, or they may...
How can mediation help personal injury plaintiffs?
Mediation has become a relatively widespread alternative to litigation. People preparing for divorce might try to mediate with their spouses. Mediation is also useful in a variety of other types of disputes. People pursuing personal injury lawsuits might want to...
Are you overestimating your ability to brake in an emergency?
One key to avoiding collisions while driving is leaving yourself enough time to react to what happens in front of you. Roads can be busy places, and not everyone is as alert as they should be. Pedestrians can step out without looking, drivers can turn without checking...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Many drivers understand the dangers of driving while texting, but distracted driving encompasses more than just cell phone use. We may not realize it, but distracted drivers likely surround us. While April has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month,...
Improper monitoring can be catastrophic after surgery
Patients who have surgery are likely to be put under anesthesia for the process. Between the anesthesia and the surgical process, the person’s body goes through a lot of trauma and changes. These all require healing, which starts immediately after the surgery is...
How do you know if a dog bite is infected?
All dog bites can lead to significant injuries and medical costs. But those that get infected can be much more serious. Infection can spread and necessitate significant medical treatment, and some severe infections can even be fatal. But if you’ve been bitten by a...
What is modified comparative negligence in Connecticut?
Anyone who’s injured because of another person’s negligence will likely have costly medical bills. They may have to miss time from work, which can reduce their income. Some people may opt to pursue a claim for compensation to help offset the financial damages related...