Every 90 minutes, a pedestrian is struck and killed by a motorist in the United States. People on foot are incredibly vulnerable in traffic crashes because they have zero protection from the force of impact. As such, even low-speed collisions have the potential to cause debilitating injuries and even death. If your loved one died from accident-related injuries that he or she sustained while on foot, your family may have grounds for legal action. Let’s take a look at the answers to some of the … [Read more...]
When Are Liability Waivers Enforceable in California?
Has your employer asked you to sign a waiver abdicating them of liability should you contract COVID-19 on the job? If so, perhaps you felt pressured to sign despite finding the arrangement utterly unfair. Fortunately, if you actually were to fall ill, the law would be on your side. In California, nearly all employers—including those with only one employee—are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. This coverage reimburses injured and ill workers for applicable medical expenses and … [Read more...]
If Involved in a Car Accident, Should I Take Photos at the Scene?
If you are struck by a drunk, distracted, or otherwise reckless motorist, you can seek compensation for the resulting damages. To pursue a fair recovery, you will have to build a strong car accident claim, and that starts before even leaving the scene. Photographs of the wreckage could have a major impact on the outcome of your case. By evaluating these images, accident reconstruction experts may be able to determine what happened in the seconds leading up to the crash. Detailed photos could … [Read more...]
Statute of Limitations for Product Liability Lawsuits in California
From airbags to vacuum cleaners, it’s reasonable to assume the products you rely on every day are generally safe. As long as you use them as instructed, the items you purchase shouldn’t pose an injury risk to you or your loved ones. As recall notices demonstrate, though, all kinds of defective and dangerous products flood the marketplace every year. From furniture to food, no industry is immune to producing items that have the potential to hurt those who use them. If you or someone … [Read more...]
4 FAQs About Truck Accidents Caused by Wide Turns
Maneuvering a large commercial truck on neighborhood roads or in a densely populated downtown area is difficult. It is often necessary for truckers to occupy adjacent lanes of traffic when making wide turns. When these turns aren’t executed properly, the truck might swing into oncoming traffic, tip over, or pin another vehicle against a curb. When turning right, for example, the truck may have to swing into the left lane to avoid obstacles. Although commercial drivers undergo training to make … [Read more...]
3 FAQs About Lyft & Uber Accidents Involving Pedestrians
Pedestrian accidents tend to result in devastating injuries since people on foot have no protection whatsoever from the force of impact. The cost of treating such injuries can be exorbitant, and victims are often unable to return to work for several weeks or months. Most drivers have inadequate insurance coverage when their negligence results in a pedestrian accident because those injuries tend to be very serious. However, if you were hurt or lost a family member in a pedestrian crash that … [Read more...]
What Is the Deadline for Taking Action After a Truck Accident?
If you were seriously hurt in a large truck crash, it’s wise to call a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Enlisting help right away will give your legal team the opportunity to gather time-sensitive evidence before it’s altered or destroyed. Examples include dashcam footage, surveillance recordings, driver’s logs, and black box data. It will also ensure you have plenty of time to proceed to trial should the opposing party refuse to cooperate, offer a fair settlement, or even … [Read more...]
Can I Continue Using Social Media While My Personal Injury Case Is Pending?
Social media has become a pillar of modern life. As of 2020, almost half of the global population is registered on at least one social network. Used in both personal and professional capacities, these sites provide a place to connect with people all over the world in real time. If you’re active on social media, you’ve probably turned to your digital friends and followers for advice, support, and encouragement. And if you were recently hurt in some kind of preventable accident, you undoubtedly … [Read more...]
6 FAQs About Premises Liability Claims Involving Child Injuries
Children may not always be aware of their surroundings, but that doesn’t waive property owners of liability if kids end up getting hurt on their premises. If your son or daughter sustained serious injuries on someone else’s property, your family may be entitled to compensation for all associated damages. In order to pursue a payout, though, you must put together a strong claim, which requires sufficient evidence of liability, causation, and damages. Here are the answers to some of the most … [Read more...]
6 FAQs About Failure to Yield Bicycle Accident Claims
Bicyclists have the same right to the road as the motorists in traffic around them. When someone behind the wheel of a car, truck, or SUV doesn’t respect this right, however, there’s little that bikers can do to protect themselves. If you were struck by a negligent motorist who failed to yield when you had the right of way, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting damages. Let’s take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about building a bicycle accident claim in … [Read more...]
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