Considering our holiday shopping lists, this might be the busiest time of year for parking lots. And considering the weather, the amount of traffic, and the opportunism of criminals, this might also be when parking lots are at their most dangerous. Here’s a look at...
Month: December 2016
When to Sue a Nursing Home for Bedsores
When an individual is under the care of a hospital or nursing home and ends up with a bedsore, also known as a pressure sore, that usually means something is amiss. If the individual is not conscious, or immobile, or otherwise unable to appreciate the gravity of their...
Icy Injuries: Top 5 Winter Weather Liability Issues
Winter has come, which means snowy sidewalks, icy highways, and a whole host of winter weather-related injury risks. Not only should you be concerned with keeping yourself safe out there, but you could be liable for someone else’s injuries if you allow adverse weather...
Lawyer’s Head Injury Sparks $50M Lawsuit Against Washington Metro
A Washington, DC attorney has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the Washington Metro system. The lawsuit stems from the injury the attorney suffered as a result of a pipe falling from the ceiling and hitting him in the head last year. The attorney then stumbled onto...
Car Accident Injury Lawsuit FAQ
When an auto accident results in an injury, the injury victim may be able to file a lawsuit depending on how the accident happened. Generally, whoever is at-fault for the car accident will be legally liable to the injured person. Before a lawsuit is filed, frequently...
$3.9M Lawsuit Filed Against Bar and Driver for Hit and Run Death
An Oregon man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against both the driver that hit him and his father as they crossed the street on foot, as well as the bar that served the driver alcohol on that night. The father was killed after being struck, landing on the roof,...
Can a Rental Car Company Be Liable for an Accident?
Rental car companies make renting a car really easy. You walk in, show someone a driver’s license, provide a credit card, sign a couple pieces of paper, and you’re ready to drive. With smartphones and apps, it is becoming even easier. However, rental car companies...
Multiple Lawsuits Filed in Fatal School Bus Crash
As family, friends, and the community mourn in the aftermath of last month’s fatal school bus crash in Tennessee, the parents of victims are beginning to file lawsuits against the bus operator. The school bus struck a mailbox and utility pole, flipped onto its side,...
Liability in a Multi-Vehicle Accident
When large pile-up accidents occur, figuring out who is to blame can sometimes be impossible. Liability depends on how the accident happened, and for every vehicle involved in the accident, there will be a different account of what happened. Frequently, multi-vehicle...
When Are Schools Liable for Student Injuries?
Schools are entrusted with more than just the education of their students, they are entrusted with the safety of the children they seek to educate. When a student is injured due to a school’s failure to keep the student safe, the student will likely have an injury...