How Can Construction Injury Attorneys Help Victims?
Construction sites are riddled with hazards. No matter how careful you are, accidents can and will happen. If you are injured on a construction site through no fault of your own, it is wise to contact a professional construction injury lawyer right away. They can help you navigate the complex process of construction injury claims […]
What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Look For in a Case?
There are a wide variety of situations that could constitute a personal injury claim. The most common personal injury cases are car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workplace accidents, and premises liability like slip and fall incidents. When you tighten the lens, more specific variations of personal injury cases could include nursing home abuse or neglect, aviation and boating accidents, dog bites and […]
Prescription Drug Errors
The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention defines a medication error as a “preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm”. It can occur while the product in question is being handled by a patient, physician, or clinician. Over 100,000 reports of suspected medication errors are received by the U.S. […]
Vaping Injuries – Who Is Responsible?
As of October 1, 2019, there were 18 deaths related to vaping-related lung injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also reported 1,080 lung injury cases associated with e-cigarettes. These injuries have affected people in 48 states and one person in the U.S. Virgin Islands; 80% of reported patients are under […]
What Are Premises Liability Cases?
Premises Liability Cases are situations that relate to personal injury law. The operative word being ‘premises’. Meaning, any injury that occurs on someone else’s property, or premises, due to their negligence, may be considered liable for your injuries. Most premises liability claims fall under the umbrella of personal injury cases, but they are typically harder to […]
Serious Injuries in a Personal Injury Case
Life is full of unexpected setbacks; in some instances, these situations can be devastating. Serious injuries are considered the most severe of personal injury cases. A serious injury case is defined by loss of limb, disfigurement, fractures, broken bones, or a host of other injuries that significantly limit your ability to function normally. Even loss […]
Passengers Needing An Attorney
Did you know you can hire a Los Angeles personal injury attorney if you’re a passenger injured in an automobile accident caused by someone else’s negligence? You don’t need to have been driving the vehicle. Even if a friend or relative was driving, you can file a passenger injury claim, and be awarded damages, without causing them […]
How Old Can You Be to Obtain a Personal Injury Attorney?
Children are less experienced, more impulsive, and more susceptible to injuries than adults. Their legal options are also limited, or so you may think. Many people believe an injured child must be over 18 to file a lawsuit. But in a child injury case, compensation for children and minors is possible. Kids aren’t likely to require […]
Personal Injury Claims for Minors
In California, any child under age 18 is considered a minor. The personal injury claims process is different for a minor because a child cannot negotiate a claim or enter into a contract. A minor’s claim must, therefore, be negotiated by a parent or guardian. If your child is injured in or causes an accident, […]
How Is the Value of My Case Determined?
If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury, an accident attorney will protect your rights. There are all sorts of issues to consider after an accident. A lawyer’s primary goal is to ensure you get fair compensation for your injury and damages. Any Los Angeles personal injury attorney is familiar with a client’s greatest […]