Riding a bicycle can be a great way to get where you need to go in an efficient manner, but it can also put you at risk for being involved in an accident where you are hit by a car for something that’s not your fault. Keep reading to understand more what to do in this common but often frightening…
‘Negligence’ is a fairly broad term which can be confusing if you have recently suffered an injury for which you believe another party bears some responsibility. In short, a person is negligent if they have failed to meet the behavioral standards to protect you from harm which could have been prevented had they met those standards. If you are confused…
Motorcyclists may end up in accidents on the road resulting in serious personal injury, this stems from the small size and weight of most motorcycles compared to other cars on the road. When a motorcyclist is in an accident there is a better chance of a motorcyclist suffering personal injuries than the driver of a car. Here are some types…
Personal Injury refers to an assault to the physical and mental well being rather than to property. Each state varies in assessing fault in an accident. In shared fault cases, the defendant being held liable for the incident may claim the victim holds some blame. In such cases, New York follows a “pure comparative negligence rule.” This rule states the…
Medical negligence, also known as medical malpractice is defined as improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional. Law suits involving medical negligence are seen as a way to police the medical profession. If you are alleging medical negligence, you must prove four elements; first you must prove that a duty of care…
Do you believe you have been injured as a result of defective medication? Has a doctor told you that you are suffered injuries as a result of certain medication you are or have been taking? Defective drugs While many drugs are on the market to help alleviate pain and other symptoms, some drugs cause serious adverse side effects. If there…
There are four different ways to file charges of sexual harassment against someone who is forcing you to engage in sexual communication or contact at work. You can file in internal complaint with your company, you can file an administrative complaint with a government agency, you can file a lawsuit in court and you can file a criminal complaint with…
Do you need an attorney? Whether you were involved in a catastrophic car collision, have been discriminated against at work, or suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, below are some questions you should ask your potential lawyer. 1. Have you handled this type of case before? It is important for you to hire an attorney who…