Under the eggshell rule, a negligent party is still responsible for an accident even if the victim of the accident was suffering from a pre-existing condition. This is to make sure that everyone has a right to compensation even if they have been injured in the past. If you trip, fall, and hurt your leg, and your leg was already injured from a previous accident, your pre-existing condition might be severely exacerbated and you may need to make this clear when seeking compensation for your injuries. Read More...
When you slip and fall, and suffer a serious injury as a result, you might take photographs of the accident and you might exchange contact information with witnesses. Then, you may feel like you're prepared to win a slip and fall accident case on your own. However, there is another important factor that you might need help with: building code violations.
Use Code Violations to Win Your Case
Building owners are required to avoid code violations. Read More...
People decide to seek help from personal injury attorneys at some of the worst times of their lives. Typically, they've been in an accident, have missed work, and need financial help. If you find yourself in such a situation, you may wonder what happens after you've hired such a lawyer.
Below are some of the common situations that occur after you've secured aid from a personal injury attorney.
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All commercial trucks can be very dangerous due to their size and weight. However, oilfield trucks can be especially dangerous because they are filled with oil or gas. When the truck crashes and the tank ruptures, this can lead to a fire or explosion. If your loved one is killed as a result of an oilfield truck crashing, the problem can be due to negligence than what you see with other types of commercial truck accidents. Read More...
If you're injured on the job, your ability to file a workers' compensation claim is not necessarily connected to your employment status. As a result, it is possible to file a claim for your injuries after you are no longer working with the company. However, when you do have the option, there are some important considerations to keep in mind.
Termination Vs. Resignation
A major hurdle that people face when they file workers' compensation claims for a company they no longer work for is suspicion. Read More...