Violent weather can happen almost anywhere, and perhaps there’s no weather element that’s more dangerous than hail. Hail stones come in sizes that range from as small as a pea to as large as a baseball, and even a short hail storm can lead to physical injuries, property damage and more. Physical Injuries from Hail […]
Category: Guest Legal Blogging on Personal Injury
Are You at Risk of Injury from a Hail Storm?
Shedding Light on Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is a wildly under reported issue in the United States. As people are living longer, treatment in elder care facilities will need to improve drastically to accommodate the influx of residents they will receive and sustain for what can potentially be decades. The following infographic outlines the startling frequency of nursing home […]
Personal Injury Claims will Increase in Value
Anyone who claims compensation for a personal injury and they receive a judgement in their favour from April next year will receive 10% more than in previous years. The Association of British Insurers (ABI), who hope to re-balance the figures by a reduction in legal costs, is appealing the decision. The Master of the Rolls, […]
When Fido is in the Car Crash, Too
Almost every dog loves to go for a ride in the car. Some are all about pushing their snout into the wind, ears flapping, with their tongue hanging out of their heads. Others are content to leisurely lounge on the seat, simply happy to along for the ride. Your canine companion probably will never see […]
What Exactly Is Personal Injury?
Any suffering, resulting from an injury, whether it be physical or psychological, generally resulting from an accident defines personal injury law. Typically, personal injury law can also be referred to as a tort which primarily pertains to civil wrongs, known as the violation of one’s rights. Often a tort is not perpetrated by an act […]
How Dangerous are Motorcycles, Really? [Infographic]
Motorcycles have a reputation as dangerous vehicles. Are they really as dangerous as everyone claims? Compare this: in 2010, only 4,300 people died in motorcycle accidents, where 22,000+ people died that year in car accidents. On the other hand, over the course of 100 million driven miles, motorcycles rack up 35 crashes compared to 1.7 […]
Chevron Flooded with Injury Claims as Refinery Leaks Continue
Three law firms in Richmond, Calif., have announced class action lawsuits against Chevron Corporation for gross negligence and mishandling of the August 6 refinery fire that sends thousands to the hospital and continues to leak crude oil. With a single firm, more than 3,000 plaintiffs are suing for what they consider to be a preventable […]
Personal injury – the basics
No Win No Fee claims generally refer to personal injury claims and were brought in to replace legal aid for personal injury cases in the mid 90s. A no win no fee claim cuts out the middleman by enabling the client with the claim and their chosen solicitor to come to a mutual agreement regarding […]
Don’t let the bed bugs bite in your hotel, or you might get sued
Two women filed a lawsuit on Monday against Marriott International Inc. and a Lisle Marriott Conference Center, claiming that they suffered numerous bed bug bites during a stay at the hotel in August, 2011. Reported in the Chicago Tribune, the claim is being made by Pamela April of Phoenix, Ariz., and Char’o Safford of Chicago […]
Claiming Insurance After an Assault: The Victim’s Point of View
About 3 years ago I was assaulted by a drunk outside of a nightclub in my home town. It was an entirely unprovoked attack that nearly killed me. I was hospitalised, and required minor surgery. This all took place two days before I was to return to University. I couldn’t make it back on time, and my work […]