Getting Up Close and Personal With Personal Injury Law

Facts You Should Know About Car Accidents Involving Pets

Like humans, pets can also sustain severe injuries in car accidents. Some common injuries include trauma to the head, fractured bones, and lacerations. If your pet sustains injuries in a car accident, you should consult a car accident attorney to help you claim damages. Here are some basic facts about car accidents involving pets. What Are Your Legal Rights? The legal rights of individuals involved in car accidents vary depending on the rules of each state. Read More 

Wrongful Death Lawyer: Drunk Driving Accidents

If you've lost a loved one in a drunk driving accident, a wrongful death lawyer can help you seek legal and financial restitution. Here are some of the ways that a wrongful death lawyer can help you when a drunk driver takes the life of a loved one. Legal Leverage Most drunk driving accidents involve both criminal and civil lawsuits. Although a wrongful death lawyer will not handle the criminal side of the case, they can leverage the evidence and results of the criminal case to improve your legal position. Read More 

Steps To Take As Soon As A Motorcycle Accident Occurs

If you are a motorcycle rider, and you happen to get into an accident that involves another party, you likely want to be compensated monetarily for any pain and suffering you endure if the incident was no fault of your own. It is important to know what to do as soon as an accident occurs to ensure favorable results. Get Photo Or Video Evidence If Possible Right after an accident occurs, grab your cell phone and take photographs and video footage of the aftermath of the incident. Read More 

Be Careful Around Delivery Trucks When They Are Backing Up

When a delivery truck is performing a delivery, it's important to pay close attention to the truck. It might need to back up and you will need to provide the driver with plenty of room to do so. These vehicles can be very large and might have very large blind spots. However, if you are involved in an accident with a delivery truck that is backing up, there are reasons why the driver might be responsible for the accident. Read More 

Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation If You Were Injured Away From Work?

Most workers' compensation cases are straightforward: An accident may occur in a warehouse or other job site that causes harm to an employee on the clock. If this happens, the employee will receive medical treatment for their injuries, and workers' comp benefits pay for their medical expenses. However, what if you were injured away from your typical place of work while doing a job for your employer? Here's how to identify whether you are still eligible to claim workers' comp benefits. Read More