The sudden loss of a loved-one is a heart-wrenching experience. If the affected family realizes that someone else’s negligence caused that death, then the same family can file a wrongful death action. Read More

The person that is driving a rental car has the same responsibilities as those that are placed on all drivers. Consequently, the driver of that rented vehicle that is careless or neglectful in nature. By the same token, most such drivers get held liable for any damages that have resulted from a collision that involved their rented vehicle. Read More

If the negotiations focused on a specific personal injury claim fail to yield a settlement, the 2 disputing parties might elect to proceed to a trial. If that is the case, then a deposition hearing must precede that trial. A plaintiff that has spent only a minimal amount of time in a courtroom might want to know what sort of questions could be posed by either of the lawyers present at that pre-trial session. Read More

With all of the advertising that personal injury lawyers, you would think the majority of these cases wind up in front of a judge and jury. Surprisingly this is not the case as 90% to 95% of all claims are settled outside the courtroom. Most personal injury claims are settled during the litigation process and negotiations between the parties involved in the matter. However, if they do go to trial, it could be months or even years before any type of settlement is reached. Read More

Leasing vehicles has become a popular practice in today’s society, and not because of the need of a vehicle to drive while your normal vehicle is being repaired after getting into an accident. It’s the perfect way to experience having a vehicle that would normally be unaffordable. The reason the cost involved in leasing a vehicle is considerably lower is because you are only paying the depreciation in value instead of the total value at the point of purchase. Read More

Every physician has an obligation to fully inform their patients about the risks involved in any medical treatment and surgical procedure. In the fields of law and medicine, when a patient has received such information and agrees to a procedure or treatment, this agreement is referred to as “informed consent.” If the information isn’t provided or if the patient refuses to give their informed consent, and the patient suffers any injury during the procedure or treatment, they may have grounds for filing a personal injury lawsuit for medical malpractice. Furthermore, they could be entitled to compensation for damages. Read More