If you were in a car accident, you will want to document as much as reasonably possible, like calling the police to come to the scene, getting the names of other drivers and eyewitnesses, and taking photographs. The cameras on today’s cell phones are of such a high quality that it is...
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Accident During the Work Commute: Employer Responsibility?
One might assume that if you get injured in a collision on your way to work or on your way home from work, you can file a workers’ compensation claim for your injuries. Unfortunately, that assumption is likely to be incorrect. As with many legal questions, the facts of your situation will...
Read MoreObtaining Your Car Accident Report in Virginia
After getting injured in a car accident in Virginia, your first thoughts are probably about your medical issues. Once the dust settles, however, you might wonder if you can take legal action against the at-fault driver. You will want to talk to a Virginia personal injury attorney to see if you...
Read MoreWhat Is the Most Common Accident in Construction?
Minor accidents happen almost constantly on construction sites, like bruises, scrapes, and hitting one’s thumb with a hammer. Instead of dealing with everyday wounds, let’s focus on the top four construction hazards that lead to fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that the four most common fatal accidents...
Read MoreIs IKEA Responsible When Its Furniture Falls and Hurts Someone?
IKEA can be responsible if someone gets injured because a defect in the product causes the furniture to fall over on them. IKEA is a corporation based in Sweden, but it sells its popular furniture and household products online and in stores all over the United States. Bedroom dressers, in particular, have...
Read MoreWhat is Loss of Consortium?
Loss of consortium refers to a person’s claim for monetary damages when an injury to their spouse harms their relationship. Let’s say that your spouse got injured in a car collision that was someone else’s fault. Your spouse suffered spinal cord injuries which left them paralyzed from the neck down. A loss...
Read MoreJackknife Accidents in Washington, DC
Jackknife accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and change a person’s life forever. When the two parts of a tractor-trailer, the cab and the trailer, fold into the shape of a V rather than the trailer following in line with the cab, the result can be a multi-vehicle collision and severe harm.
Read MoreThe Effects of Airbag Deployment in Your Car Accident Claim
The insurance claims adjuster will automatically consider the collision to be a significant crash if your airbags deployed because it usually takes a substantial impact to set off airbags. In other words, the insurer knows that they are not dealing with a low-speed, low-impact “fender-bender.” You can talk to...
Read MoreWhy Do Head-On Accidents With Motorcycles Occur?
Many Maryland motorcyclists enjoy the feel of the open road and the beautiful scenery Maryland has to offer. Unfortunately, motorcycle drivers have a heightened risk of head-on accidents because they have less structural protection from collisions. As a result, they are more likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries if they are...
Read MoreTraumatic Head Injuries in High School Sports
There is always some risk of injury when playing sports in youth sports. However, although athletes anticipate the possibility of injuries, there are situations where injuries were preventable had safety precautions been in place. If you or a child was injured playing sports because of negligence, you might have a right to...
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