Last May, a mother and son from Stockport both incurred whiplash injuries after a learner driver smashed into the back of their car, as they sat stationary. The next day while recovering at home their received a house call from a lady from the insurance company, who said she wanted to talk to them about the accident. Questions were asked as to whether or not the victims wanted to make a claim within the next six months, and a form was produced for them to sign. Neither victim knew at...

Now is the time of year… for caroling and….bad roads and even worse traffic accidents. This might sound very unappetizing to hear, but the months between October and January, specifically the time for festivities in many Western countries, are the time when most road accidents will occur. Winters are particularly harsh on motorists and motor vehicles. The roads are bad, the weather conditions worse, and if a car isn't maintained properly, it can give the driver a miserable...

In the event that you are injured on the job, your employer must provide you with prompt medical attention to include medical care, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, supplemental job displacement benefits or vocational rehabilitation and/or death benefits.

If you are injured at work, your employer makes the initial choice of your medical physician for your injuries. Many companies have a network of medical professionals that you have the choice...

Since l984, my firm has worked with countless numbers of “auto accident injury” clients. Most people who have become clients of mine have initially been bewildered because of the complexity involved. My hope is to clear up some of the terms in order to make this area more understandable to the average person.

First of all, when someone is injured they potentially become a “plaintiff”. A plaintiff is someone who has sustained “damages” as a...

California Car Accidents Law and DMV Codes gives right to individual in suing someone for presumption of negligence. The codes also allow individual to be represented by a lawyer to stand for his/her side, and bring an injury claim and lawsuit for the recovery of damages.

Scenarios that Include Negligence under California Vehicle Laws

The following list shows the comprehensive examples of the scenarios wherein a driver usually commit negligence. Victims can settle...

Hospitals across the nation have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure their employees are properly trained to meet patient's needs. Unfortunately, understaffing and limited funding leads to a hospital staff that is overworked and under-trained. The results can be devastating.

Statistics reveal that more than 1,700 patients have died and nearly 9,500 have been injured because of hospital and nursing errors. Nurses have more patient interaction than doctors, so they are...

They are something that we all take for granted, the brakes on our car. We expect them to work perfectly when necessary, and especially if we need them in an emergency. It’s a part of the vehicle that’s certainly overworked – the average driver uses their brakes an estimated 75,000 times in a year.

Fortunately brake failure accidents are relatively rare. Comprising an estimated 5% or less of car accidents per year in the United States. It’s very unusual for...

Hiring a personal injury attorney in Charlotte NC might seem like a difficult endeavor to take on. To begin with, you're injured, you feel as though you're being taken advantage of byinsurance companies, and you're over your head in medical bills. How do you go about finding someone to entrust your case to? You'll need someone who can recognize that you do, indeed, have a case, one that warrants their time, the court's time, and one that can be won within a reasonable amount of...

If you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI, you should understand your rights . In Florida, DUI is a criminal offense and a DUI conviction has long-lasting consequences.

What a Florida law enforcement officer looks for

In order to make a case for DUI , it has to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt:

· That you had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit while driving (.08 percent or higher if you’re an adult;.02...

One of the most frequently asked questions I get in my practice is whether Medicare set-asides are required in personal injury/liability claims that do not have a workers' compensation component. Here is a quick reference guide, which addresses the requirements of the Medicare Secondary Payer Statute as it pertains to personal injury/liability claims.

It is important to first point out, that at the present time, there are no specific provisions, statutes or memorandum from...