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 […]
Category: Personal Injury Claims Law
Cell Phone Records & Car Accident Cases
The following is a guest personal injury law blog post regarding a recent Connecticut Superior Court case concerning cell phone records and car accident cases. Further personal injury guest blogging welcome via the blue button. In a recent Connecticut Superior Court case, a plaintiff requested permission to seek the defendant’s cell phone records for the […]
Emotional Distress Claims for Pet Deaths in the US
One US Court Denies Emotional Distress Claim for Death of Pet, Another Awards $65,000 The highest court in New Jersey has refused to recognize a pet owner’s claim for emotional distress after she witnessed the violent death of her beloved dog. Plaintff Joyce McDougall was walking her maltipoo Angel when it was attacked by a […]
Make Sure You Have Adequate Auto Insurance
(US law and general information) If you don’t have adequate auto insurance coverage, you could be putting yourself and all your assets at risk. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people don’t understand the value of auto insurance. Worse still, the vast majority of people don’t want to pay for it. Most people also don’t think […]
Understanding Los Angeles Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases refer to situations where a person has been injured by the negligent actions of another person. There are many examples of Los Angeles personal injury cases that require the help of a qualified attorney. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to the negligent acts of someone else, […]
Asbestos Claims – Some Complicated Situations
The change in the law as ruled by the Supreme Court back in March 2012 gave hope to thousands of families throughout the UK who had lost a loved one as a result of asbestosis, mesothelioma or another asbestos related disease. The court ruled that liability no longer rested at the time that the symptoms […]
Personal Injury Law In Washington State
According to law, personal injury is mainly considered a hurt caused to an individual due to the negligent action/s of another person/s. The hurt can be physical or mental, and can be caused by almost anything; however, the law can provide compensation to the injured party, only when the negligent behavior of another entity or […]
Comparative Negligence vs. Contributory Negligence In Personal Injury Claims
(US personal injury laws & generally) When a person files a lawsuit claiming they were physically or emotionally harmed due to the negligence of another, it is called a personal injury claim. In order to succeed in a personal injury claim, your personal injury lawyer must be able to prove the negligence of the other […]
7 things you shouldn’t do if you are making a personal injury claim
When you are involved in an accident you might not always be thinking straight. Probably the last thing on your mind is what to do to ensure you are able to make a worthwhile personal injury claims, but it is important to remember you could reduce the value of your claim or jeopardise the chances […]
Personal Injury Accident Overview for Injured Victims
Personal injuries are injuries suffered by a victim through no fault of his or her own. Personal injuries are caused by someone else’s negligence, carelessness, lack of planning or thought, or simple disregard of the law. Personal injuries fall under the category of law known as tort law; torts are actions that injure others. When […]