Have you ever fallen and could not get back up?  That was a pretty serious fall if that was the case.  Statistics show slip and fall cases account for more than 1 million injuries a year, in the United States alone.

Although they seem like the simplest of accidents, they rarely are.  Depending on how the person falls, what they land on, whether it is bones or a fleshy part of the body, determines how serious the fall can be.

There are many reasons why someone...

In order to file for an injury compensation claim the claimant should be aware about a few things before he or she files for compensation. This article will answer your questions and clear your doubts related to filing an injury compensation claim for road accidents, work accidents and trip or slips.

Question #1 – What documents do I need to file an Injury Compensation Claim?
The documents you will need will depend on the type of the accident. For road accidents...

United States legal system doesn't level anything a 'Criminal' only on accusations, until he or she has been proven guilty of the crime. Everyone who is going through a legal process is Innocent until the Court declares him / her a criminal. And this is a good opportunity for anyone who is facing a criminal case. The accused has right to hire a criminal lawyer to defence The accused should make best use of this provision by hiring an experienced and competitive lawyer to present his...

If you simply watch television, read a paper, drive down the road or open a phone book, you'll certainly be accosted by one of their ads. "Have you been injured in an automobile accident? We can help!" You will see victims on stretchers under blood red headlines in the phone book, and free offers of services until your claim gets settled. Some firms will give claimants short term loans against the promise of a future winning. Visit this site for further information on <a...

You were accidentally bitten by a dog of your neighbor. Because of the incident, you barely need the service of a dog bite lawyer to handle your case. However, there's a tendency that you are not satisfied with his service that you expect. Now, how could you determine if he's really not the one you are looking for? The one who has a courage to implement an action regarding to your case of dog bite. Well, you can sense that your chosen lawyer is not that good and effective by the...

The Gulf oil spill is already widely regarded as being one of the worst and most damaging environmental accidents in American history. While those around the world may watch with awe, Gulf coast citizens are feeling it especially hard with job loss and a massive drop in tourism. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is witnessing an increase in seafood prices.

The Gulf coast has historically been one of the largest seafood-providing parts of America, and the oil spill has caused...

Thousands of Americans are involved in car accidents each year. If you are one of these unlucky people, will you know how to react in the aftermath of a motor vehicle crash? Before you get into your vehicle, you should educate yourself on what you can do to:

• Prevent further injuries
• Reduce costs
• Accelerate the clean-up and vehicle repair process

If you are involved in a car accident , you should:

Call for an ambulance if anyone is...

Many people go into business with their partner feeling very positive and upbeat. Partners are in complete agreement and believe they have a shared vision of what their business will be like. It may take several years or even just a few days before disputes begin to arise about how the business should be run, how work should be divided, how profit should be shared, or who owns what ideas, equipment, and fixtures. Once these business disputes arise, they can be very hard to resolve. Here...

If you have had an accident at work and it wasn't your fault then chances are you will be able to claim compensation for your injuries and losses.

Accidents can happen for many reasons; it can be due to a lack of guards on a machine, you could slip on a spilt liquid, work equipment or protective clothing can be defective or inadequate, it can be even due to the negligent or dangerous behaviour of your workmates.

Whatever the reason you can look to claim for your injuries and...

We all know that teenagers are aggressive and one of their exciting hobbies is car driving. In every sate, teenage car accidents is rampant and it is so alarming to the part of the government as well as their parents. Hence, the parent of a teenager who's fond of driving must see to it that their son/daughter understands the risk it takes. Car accident is not just a simple phenomena for it causes injuries that make a certain teenager suffer for years or even cause his death. A latest...