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 […]
A Guide To Taxotere Lawsuits
Did you undergo cancer treatment with Taxotere and experience partial or complete baldness months after the treatments ended? Hair loss is common in chemotherapy treatments, but permanent hair loss is not. If this situation happened to you, then you may have an actionable claim. No one should be tricked by a drug company into taking […]
The Benefits Of Having A Personal Injury Attorney
A personal injury results when you sustain an injury due to the fault of another person. For example, you may be hit by someone in a car because they were texting and driving. That person is at fault for your injuries because he or she were being negligent. However, if someone hit you because their […]
Car Accident Information
Based in Amarillo and Lubbock, the law firm of Attorney Dean Boyd can provide you with the help you need if you were involved in a car accident. While we cannot provide legal advice on our website, we can still answer some frequently asked questions about car accidents. What should I do after a car […]
