With over 12,000 spinal cord injuries every year in the United States no one is immune. It has been discovered, however, that young men are more likely to suffer this kind of injury. Car accidents cause the majority of spinal cord injuries in the USA, accounting for close to 40 percent of all spinal cord […]
Category: Guest Legal Blogging on Personal Injury
Toning Shoes can put you in a Wheelchair
Over the past several decades, the lives of individuals residing in the United States have become increasingly hectic. Work, school, and other obligations mean that people do not have the same amount of time to exercise and recreate as they did in the past. Unfortunately, this inactivity—combined with poor eating styles and certain genetic factors—means […]
The Importance of SUM insurance for Bicycle Accident Victims
Indulging in the world of cycling is not only healthy and exciting, but it is also dangerous and potentially hazardous to your life. When you are forced to share the road with thousands of pounds metal and inattentive drivers, you are subsequently putting yourself in harm’s way where bicycle accidents can sometimes be inevitable. When […]
Choosing a Reputable Injury Lawyer
(in the USA and elsewhere) Hiring a lawyer is a difficult process, especially for individuals who have not worked with legal representation in the past. The task is made even more challenging when the need for specialization develops, as is often the case when hiring an injury lawyer. While many injury lawyers are considered to […]
What are Your Options If You are Injured in a Hit and Run?
According to Crime Prevention Tips, hit and run car accidents are those in which one driver fails to stop or offer assistance following a mishap that causes injury or damage. While most drivers do all that they can to render help when it comes to a situation such as this, others flee the scene of […]
Motorcycle Helmet Safety
To wear a motorcycle helmet or not, that is the question. Currently, twenty states and the District of Columbia require the use of DOT approved helmets by motorcycle operators and their passengers while an additional 27 states have laws that regulate their use for portions of the motorcycle community such as operators under the age […]
Constructions’ “Fatal Four”
The “fatal four” is a term in the construction industry to describe the top four causes of workplace fatalities. These four hazards account for over half of all deaths on construction sites. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, if we could eliminate these dangers, we could save 437 workers lives each year in America. […]
What Are the Different Types of Truck Accidents
When it comes to truck accidents, it is safe to say that these accidents are some of the most dangerous types of automobile accidents. Trucking accidents cost lives of thousands of people every year in the United States and around the world. According to the FMCSA or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, large truck accidents […]
Making a personal injury claim for an accident at school
Every day when you drop your child off at school or nursery you are essentially putting their health and welfare in the hands of the teachers and other employees. However, accidents do sometimes happen and your child could sustain an injury through absolutely no fault of their own. Therefore it is important to understand the […]
How the Jones Act Protects Maritime Employees
The Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 30104) is a United States federal law that was passed in 1920 to govern lawsuits related to personal injury and wrongful death claims against maritime employers. The legislation grants crew members and officers of a maritime vessel the right to sue an employer for negligence resulting in wrongful death […]