Legal Articles, General Practice
What To Do If You’ve Been Hurt in a Construction Accident
Construction work is very dangerous. Construction workers risk serious, life-threatening injuries on the job site. If you’ve been hurt in a construction accident in New York, you may be dealing with piling medical bills pile up and are unable to work.
What Types of Compensation Can I Recover After a New York Car Accident?
Were you hurt in a car accident in New York that was no fault of your own? If so, you might be entitled to compensation. Allow the experienced and compassionate New York car accident lawyers of Finz & Finz, P.C. to fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve and help make you whole again. This blog will detail the types of compensation you may be entitled to after your New York car accident.
Dangerous Conditions and Owner Liability
Generally speaking, the owner of a property has a legal obligation to maintain that property in a safe and reasonable condition. When a property owner fails to properly maintain their property, and someone is injured, the injured party may bring a premises liability claim. Dangerous conditions include and snow, broken steps, potholes, equipment lying in the yard, torn carpet. These are all potential hazards that can cause slips, trips, and falls that result in severe injuries or even death. Property owners have a duty to address any potential hazards in and around the property.
10 Mistakes That Could Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by another party’s negligent actions or inactions, you may be able to pursue compensation. You may be nervous and stressed as you try to handle your personal injury claim. Unfortunately, nerves and stress could lead to you making some mistakes or ill-advised decisions regarding your claim.
Inmate on Inmate Attack Leads to Wrongful Death
Alex Galindo of Curd, Galindo & Smith,LLP Trial lawyers, of Long Beach, California announces that on February 27,
2021, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Fitzgerald denied the County of Los Angeles' Motion for Summary judgement,
thus allowing the case to proceed to a jury trial in the wrongful death case of Evans v. County of Los Angeles. The case settled for $1,500,000 just before trial.
Reasons To Hire a Dog Bite Lawyer
Pain, disfigurement, trauma, and fear of dogs can all result from a single dog bite. Whether it has happened with you or your loved one, a dog bite is always a terrifying and painful experience. Many animal attacks lead to severe injuries that range from infected wounds to painful scarring and even broken bones
Getting Social Security Benefits for Your Child With a Disability
Social Security, a federally run assistance program, provides benefits to individuals who have become disabled. According to the Social Security Administration, a disability is a medical condition or an impairment that limits a person’s abilities to perform everyday activities. When a condition is severe, it may hinder the individual’s abilities to work and function. It can be difficult for a person to live and be financially independent in that case. However, there are benefits available for children who become disabled or are born with certain disabilities.
Differences Between Civil Lawyers And Criminal Lawyers
The government prohibits crimes, which are considered to be public wrongs. In case of federal or state crime, a criminal lawyer comes in to handle cases for defendants accused of committing the act. Civil lawyers play a different role. In the United States, the judiciary has two primary branches. One is the criminal justice system, and the other is the civil justice system.
Why Is Finding a Personal Injury Attorney So Critical After a Car Accident?
If you have been in a car accident, the services of a personal injury lawyer can be important to you. Here, we discuss why seeking the assistance of a legal professional after a car accident might make all the difference.
Slip and Fall Cases are more common than you think
Slip and fall accidents are frequently caused by unsafe surface conditions or hazardous environmental conditions.