Personal injuries are likely not something that most of us give any thought to until the unthinkable happens to us. Sustaining injuries because of the negligence or ill intent of another goes beyond the event itself, especially when there is long-term recovery ahead. In many cases, the term personal injury refers to harm that is […]
Category: Types of Injury
Understanding Personal Injury Compensation
Workers Compensation: Know Your Rights
An alarming number of United States workers are injured or killed on the job. Workplace safety is a serious concern, and one that too many employers take lightly. Hard working people are placed in harms way by carelessness and disregard for human life. The statistics are staggering. Every day in the United States workers are […]
Slip and Fall – How to Prove Negligence and Win Your Case
(US personal injury law and generally) The number of slip and fall incidents appears to be on the rise. The National Floor Safety Institute recently advised that the restaurant and food service industry spends more than $2billion as a result of this type of injury. We look at how to prove negligence and win your […]
Food Poisoning Injuries
Food Poisoning Injuries Food poisoning injuries are a growing epidemic in the United States. Many food producers have become less vigilant about food safety, and some restaurants and people who prepare food are also notorious for failing to adhere to food safety laws and regulations. Food poisoning injuries can be extremely dangerous to pregnant women, […]
Can Crash Test Dummies Really Simulate Human Injuries?
Crash test dummies have been used for many years in an effort to assess the safety aspects of automobiles. For quite some time, consumers have gotten into the habit of checking the most recent safety trials that feature crash test dummies prior to making automobile purchases. How Crash Test Dummies Evolved First Technology Safety and […]
Landmark Award Given to Montgomery Man for a Slip and Fall
Typically slip and fall accidents result in more minor injuries, such as scrapes, lacerations, or simple broken bones. However, there are instances in which a person sustains serious injuries after a slip and fall accident. One recent example of this was the sixteen foot fall Joshua Jaeger, a Montgomery, Illinois resident, took in 2009 which […]
Treatments Used To Help Heal Compound Fractures Sustained In Bicycle Accidents
The below article was penned by the bicycle accident attorneys, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois. When a cycling accident causes a compound or open fracture, the road to recovery can be long for some accident victims. Depending on the type of break and several other factors, many, up to 60%, of compound fractures are […]
The Dangers of Boating Machinery Failure
(US personal injury law) Boating is one of the more popular recreational activities in the United States, particularly in coastal areas or those near a large body of water. Unfortunately, boating can be a risky activity for many, potentially resulting in injuries in a number of different ways. However, one of the most disturbing possible […]
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 […]
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 […]