You have probably seen the advertisements on television extolling the virtues of seat belts, how they are required by law and save lives more than any other safety feature on your car. But how true is it that seat belts save lives and are there instances when seat belts can cause you to be more seriously injured than if you were not wearing one? This is where a personal injury attorney comes in, to help you collect the compensation you deserve from your seat belt failure, which may have...

The cruise season is just ramping up and thousands of people are starting to focus on their upcoming ocean vacation. They are reading their brochures, checking out the ship's itinerary, and thinking about what to pack for their fun week at sea. The one thing most people aren't thinking about, though, is reading the seven to ten pages worth of restrictions that come with their cruise ship tickets, or the limitations and requirements that need to be followed if they are involved in...

Claims management company Claim-Easy ( ) advises on claiming for dog bites and discusses the implications of the Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991 when it comes to compensation claims . If you or someone you know has been bitten badly by a dog and you are seeking compensation for the injury, here's what you should know.

The Dangerous Dogs Act has governed the dog bite law in the UK since its inception in May 1991. The Act decrees that certain breeds of dog (like Pit Bull Terriers...

I am currently working on a case for a widow whose husband developed bed sores while in the hospital and those wounds caused him to develop two serious infections: sepsis and Clostridium difficile. The bed sores were so severe and the infections so strong that they persisted for more than a year and he ultimately died from a combination of cardio respiratory arrest and sepsis. The sad truth is that these bed sores should never have occurred. In fact, all bed sores are preventable and at...

When we think of car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents, we tend to think only of the vehicles involved in the accidents. However, in 2008, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 69,000 pedestrians were hurt in motor vehicle accidents and 4,378 pedestrians died in those accidents. Pedestrian deaths accounted for 12 percent of all motor vehicle crash deaths.

I have represented many pedestrians who have been hit by cars or trucks. I have been...

Before a lawsuit is filed, your attorney will contact the company or individuals that you are filing against and inform them of your intention to file a lawsuit. This process will involve an exchange of information so that the company or party in question can see that you have a merit for a suit, and that you are serious about filing. At this point they may offer up a settlement and you and your attorney can decide if the settlement is fair. If not, you may continue negotiating...

Chemical burns occur frequently in the United States. Every year, chemical burns account for 3 to 6% of burn center admissions. Chemical burns may occur in the home as a result of accidental exposure, but occur more frequently in the workplace. Chemicals are also sometimes used as a weapon in an assault. Although chemical burns are not generally fatal, they can result in serious injury.

Most chemicals responsible for serious injuries are either strong acids or strong bases....

Finding a lawyer is not hard but finding a good auto accident lawyer is a little harder than it seems. If you want to get the best compensation possible for your claim at the earliest then this article will help you understand 5 tips that can help you get the perfect auto accident lawyer for your claim.

Tip #1- Educational qualifications definitely matter when you are searching for an auto accident lawyer but more important than educational qualifications are the achievements...

Law firms today are facing increased pressures from corporate counsels to reduce their external legal spend. They have been caught in a pincer grip of a slackened economy on one hand and reduction in work from clients on the other, resulting in a demand to lower both the quantum of billing and the billing rates. They need to adapt to this changing market scenario and the unimaginative ones will see their earnings do down. But, this market also offers growth opportunities for those firms...

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Determine whether you have suffered any severe injuries.

Try to stay calm and collected. Immediately after a car accident it is common to become upset, angry, or scared. Determine if you or others in your vehicle have sustained any injuries. If someone needs immediate medical attention please contact emergency medical personnel. Be sure to check the surroundings to make sure it is absolutely safe to step out of the vehicle.

Determine the extent of accident...