If you were hurt in some kind of preventable accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the associated damages. If you contributed to the accident in some way, however—or to the severity of your injuries—you may only be able to seek funds for a…
Across the country, distracted drivers are responsible for roughly nine traffic fatalities—and more than 1,000 injuries—every single day. If you’re among those who were seriously hurt by a distracted driver, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Taking action against the negligent motori
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) contribute to more than 150 deaths across the United States every single day. And those who are fortunate enough to survive a major bump, blow, or jolt to the head are inclined to develop disabilities, which can permanently change life as…
Unlike standard passenger vehicles, motorcycles are not equipped with any kind of crumple zone to absorb forceful impacts. As such, riders are incredibly vulnerable in collisions. While wearing adequate safety gear can help—helmets reduce the risk of death by 37 percent, for example—catastrophic inj
Since legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable, there’s no way to guarantee any given claim will yield a payout. If you were hurt in a car accident, though, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of recovering the compensation you deserve. Let’s take…
If you’re living with a brain injury because someone failed to act with reasonable care, you may have grounds for legal action. The easiest way to determine how best to proceed in such a scenario is by consulting a knowledgeable attorney. Since most reputable personal…
If you sustained a brain injury because someone failed to act with reasonable care, you may be entitled to compensation for all associated damages. And when it comes to head trauma, such damages—from medical bills to lost wages to mental anguish—can add up fast. While…
Minnesota’s hands-free cellphone law went into effect on August 1, 2019. Between then and December 31, 2019, police cited more than 9,700 motorists for violating the new law. To date, 75 percent of these tickets—and their associated fines—have been upheld, while fewer than 2 percent…
Every time you hop on a chairlift, you assume a certain amount of risk. That doesn’t mean, however, that those who get hurt in skiing accidents have no legal recourse. If you sustained serious injuries during a trip to the mountains, you may be entitled…
Not all personal injury attorneys are equipped to counsel motorcycle accident victims. If you were struck by a reckless driver while riding your motorcycle, you deserve representation from someone who’s well-versed in the statutes, precedents, and proceedings that could affect your claim. In other w
Especially in 2020 it’s been great to have a forum to talk about making the world safer, but even more important has been the opportunity to learn from Legal Examiner and great lawyers across the country. Here’s the list of what the most viewed pieces have been…
Especially in 2020 it’s been great to have a forum to talk about making the world safer, but even more important has been the opportunity to learn from Legal Examiner and great lawyers across the country. Here’s the list of what the most viewed pieces have been…
