When we think of car accidents that cause serious injuries, our minds often jump to scenes of high-impact crashes involving vehicles traveling at high speeds. Although some of the most dramatic car accidents do involve such intense scenarios, the majority of car accidents are fender-benders or low-speed collisions that leave little damage to the cars[…] Read More
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Can a Hospital Be Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident?
Hospitals provide essential health care services to local communities. Although they provide essential services, the owners and operators of hospitals are subject to premises liability. If you are injured by an accident that occurs inside a hospital or on its grounds, that hospital could be liable for damages. Hospitals are not exempt from premises liability[…] Read More
What if I Sustain a Slip and Fall Injury at a Vacation Rental?
The pandemic increased the number of families booking vacation rentals in 2020 and 2021, with the trend expected to continue. The popularity of rentals grew because they allow large family groups to vacation together yet maintain social distancing and avoid crowds, something almost impossible to do in a hotel. However, if you are injured in[…] Read More
What Are Safe Driving Tips for St. Patrick’s Day?
Many of us will be heading to events surrounding St. Patrick’s Day, such as parades, parties, and bar crawls. Green beer and green drinks will be served in many of these places, to mark the day. Even if the drinks are not green, the theme behind most of these celebrations is alcohol, and many who[…] Read More
What Damages May I Receive after a Slip and Fall Accident?
Being seriously injured in a slip and fall accident can be a very traumatic experience because most of the time it is such a surprising incident. Most people are not expecting to fall and strike the ground so hard. As we go to stores and commercial establishments, we expect that the property is going to[…] Read More
Do Car Accidents Increase When Daylight Saving Time Begins?
On Sunday, March 13, the clocks will be changed to daylight saving time. This means that we will be losing an hour of our sleep. Research has been performed on whether daylight saving time affects our general amount of sleep to the point at which it will increase the number of car accidents. People across[…] Read More
Can Traumatic Brain Injuries Occur from Car Accidents?
One of the most severe personal injuries that anyone can sustain is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports approximately 1.7 million TBIs annually in an isolated injury or along with other injuries. Additionally, the CDC reports that annual head trauma results in roughly 230,000 hospitalizations, 50,000 deaths,[…] Read More
How Long Should I Be Sore after a Car Accident?
Even a minor car accident can leave your body feeling sore. Owing to adrenaline, you may not feel that you have initially been injured in an accident, only to learn that you have suffered significant personal injury. Someone in a car accident often wonders how long they will be sore after the collision. Soreness after[…] Read More
Can I Be Compensated for Neck and Back Pain after a Car Accident?
Neck and back injuries can be unbearable. Injuries to the neck and back can affect every aspect of a person’s life. They may take a considerable amount of time to heal, or they may cause permanent damage and disability. Therefore, the law allows those injured in a car accident to seek damages for the suffering[…] Read More
Who Is Liable if I Slip and Fall in a Parking Lot?
When you slip and fall in your own home, the fault may be your own if you were running down the stairs or left a spill on your kitchen floor. However, if a slip and fall accident like this happens in a parking lot, the liability may be held by another party. Finding out exactly[…] Read More