Personal Injury Lawsuits And Public Transportation Accidents

If you are injured while taking public transportation, you may be able to file an injury lawsuit against the company that runs the transport line. Public transportation includes buses, trains, and subways. Personal injury lawsuits can be quite complicated, so it is important to understand your rights and talk to a personal injury lawyer before […]

Liability And Compensation After A Construction Injury Accident

If you received an injury while working on a construction job, you may be entitled to benefits such as worker’s compensation or payment of medical expenses. Worker’s compensation typically prohibits an employee from suing their employer. All the employee must do to receive benefits is show that the construction injury occurred while on the job. […]

Pedestrian Injury? Know Your Rights!

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, their legal claim will almost always be against the driver of the car. However, pedestrians are sometimes able to bring a claim against the city in which they were hit. Unsafe streets or traffic controls, such as traffic lights or signs, can play a role in the […]

Hit And Run Accidents And Personal Injury Compensation

When a driver collides with another vehicle and leaves the scene without stopping or exchanging information, the accident is considered a hit and run. Leaving the scene of an accident is considered a crime in all 50 states. However, most hit and run drivers are never caught. In many cases, the driver leaves so quickly […]

4 Common Types Of Car Accidents

There are more than 10 million car, motorcycle, and truck accidents every year in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. This total includes everything from drivers who scrape a car in a parking lot to multi-vehicle accidents on the highway. These accidents fall into one of several categories, including vehicle vs. vehicle […]

What To Do After You Have Been In A Hit And Run Accident

The best scenario for anyone involved in a car accident is that everyone involved is not injured and remains at the scene of the wreck. However, there is always a chance that you may be involved in a hit and run accident. A hit and run accident happens when one driver leaves the scene of […]

Motorcycle Accident Risks And Safety Precautions

Although millions of bikers ride safely throughout America everyday, the dangers of motorcycle accidents are still present. The risks are so high because motorcycles are more dangerous to operate than other automobiles. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 72.34 out of 100,000 bikers are killed in motorcycle accidents annually. Another […]

Confidentiality With Your Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have thought about finding a personal injury lawyer after an accident, you likely have questions about confidentiality. Some of those questions may include exactly what you can tell your attorney and what information they will keep private. Understanding attorney-client confidentiality is one of the most important steps to take before you choose your […]

Crane Accident Statistics In The United States

Cranes are the most commonly used equipment at a construction worksite, because they can lift and move heavy objects through the air. Despite the versatility and value of cranes, they are extremely dangerous if operated improperly. A crane accident can be very catastrophic due to the equipment’s size and weight. Usually, a crane operator and […]

4 Common Causes Of Oilfield Accidents

Drilling for petroleum in an oilfield is a dangerous job. The potential for accidents can be found at nearly every phase of the drilling and extraction process. Searching for oil can place workers at risk of injury due to a sudden explosion, exposure to toxic chemicals, or dangerous falls. OSHA (the Occupational Health and Safety […]