Cyclists and motorists both have a duty of care to keep each other safe on the road. They also both have the right to use the road to get from point A to point B. As much as both parties may do their best to prevent collisions, they can still happen, with one or both being the negligent party. If you are a cyclist hit by a car and have never been involved in an
Many victims ask the same question after a slip and fall accident: “How long does a slip and fall case take to settle?” By knowing the answer, you may feel like you have more control over your post-accident life. The best slip and fall attorneys may not be able to give you the exact number of days, weeks, or months, but by contacting them with information about your situation, they may be able to shed
Seeing as there are potentially dozens of wrongful death attorneys near you, it is not always immediately apparent which one will have your best interests at heart. You may not even know how to find an Orange County wrongful death attorney in the first place. Fortunately, there is a way to significantly narrow down your options, which can involve a consultation to ask them questions. When you are ready to start looking, consider asking them
After the death of a loved one through negligence or ill intentions by a third party, you may be wondering how to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Such actions are not generally part of everyday life, which means the process may be foreign to you. Fortunately, wrongful death attorneys are adept at managing each stage of a wrongful death suit, and they can help guide you through some of the following steps. 1. Establishing Your
Riding a motorcycle is risky business. Due to lower visibility and less structural protection (compared to other motor vehicles), the consequences you could face in a crash are far more likely to be catastrophic than if you were in another type of motor vehicle. Consider the specific figures: in 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 4,985 motorcyclists died in motorcycle crashes. This figure indicates that motorcyclists were 27 times more likely
After a serious accident or incident that resulted in injury, you may be wondering if it is in your best interest to consult a personal injury lawyer. After all, they can assist in bringing those liable to account while fighting for the compensation you deserve. As vital as it is to seek legal assistance, you may struggle to know just how to find the right legal representation for you. It can be worth asking the
Filing a personal injury claim is an integral part of ensuring you receive compensation from the person or entity that caused your accident. If you have never filed a personal injury claim before, you may not know which steps to take to put you in the most desirable position to receive compensation. However, with the right legal representation, it can be far more straightforward than you might think. Follow these five steps below. Step 1:
If you have been injured in a dog attack, the chances are good that you might be suffering one or more serious injuries. Dog attacks and dog bites can lead to debilitating and sometimes permanent injuries, including puncture wounds, bite marks, deep cuts, soft tissue injuries, and even broken bones. If you have suffered one or more of these injuries in a dog bite incident, there are several steps that you should take in order
Dog bites and dog attacks can result in very serious injuries, complications, and even life-threatening infections or diseases. If you have been attacked or bitten by a dog, the first thing that you should do is to contact the dog owner and report the incident. You should also obtain the necessary insurance information. Most homeowner insurance policies will provide coverage in the event of injuries following a dog bite. Moreover, if you have been injured
Sometimes, when one person loans his or her motor vehicle to someone else, a collision occurs. What happens from that point forward typically depends on whether or not the driver was at-fault for the motor vehicle accident or was a victim in the accident who suffered one or more serious injuries. In either instance, serious physical injuries and damages can result from a California motor vehicle collision, such as soft tissue injuries, broken bones, traumatic
