Traveling for the holidays? According to the National Safety Council, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are among the most dangerous holidays for drivers. Due to the increased amount of drivers on the road, the urgency to reach a destination, and the poor driving conditions during...
Train accidents occur more often than you think. They are responsible for approximately 1,000 deaths in the United States each year. When a derailment or collision to another automobile occurs, trains can cause damage to property and injury to people. Railroad companies, as well as...
The key factor in all malpractice cases is whether or not the responsible party was negligent in their duties. Negligence isn’t just about making a mistake. A negligent mistake is something that should have been caught by a competent medical professional but wasn’t. In fact,...
The most common types of lawsuits filed every year are personal injury claims. The purpose of a personal injury claim is to compensate those who have been injured or harmed by the negligence of others. There are many different forms of personal injuries that can...
Slip and fall accidents are the most common worksite injuries in the construction industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites in the country and the rates for fatal injuries are higher than the national average. Debris...
For those of us who have loved ones in Puerto Rico, the devastation isn’t just fodder for a news cycle. One of our employees, Jessica, has several family members living in Puerto Rico, and they are facing challenges that reflect the hardship millions of Puerto...
When you’re suffering from a health issue and go to seek professional medical help, you expect to be taken care of. While most doctors and nurses do their best to provide their patients with quality care, mistakes can still happen. In some cases, those mistakes...
Social media has become a fundamental part of modern life. According to a 2015 study by the Pew Research Center, over 60% of adults use some form of social media. Networking sites provide a space for people to share their experiences, post photos, and catch...
Personal injury cases can range from car accidents to potential medical malpractice cases. While sometimes these accidents can be resolved privately, other times it can be more beneficial to hire a personal injury attorney. Here are 7 reasons to hire a personal injury lawyer: 1. Experience A...
Personal injury cases are lawsuits that cover all physical, financial, and emotional injuries caused by another person or party's negligence. No two personal injury cases are the same, however, there are common terms each individual will hear during a case. Involved in a personal injury case?...