You have the right to sue for a surgical error after suffering an injury caused by a surgeon’s negligence or carelessness. Each surgical procedure, however, carries certain risks. This realization informs most surgeons to have surgical patients sign an informed consent form. The consent form indicates that a patient is[…]
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Victims should sue for a dog bite if the animal attack causes an injury that requires medical treatment. The injuries that dog bite victims suffer are often severe, painful, and life-altering. It’s not uncommon for victims to require reconstructive surgery, suffer disfigurement, and rely on pain medications after a dog[…]
The death of a family member is a traumatic and life-altering experience. The resulting grief and pain is made even worse when a family member’s death results from another person’s negligent actions. Nevada law allows surviving family members to obtain financial compensation via a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death[…]
Getting hit by an automobile weighing over 2,000 pounds can lead to severe and fatal injuries to a pedestrian. With serious injuries come extensive medical bills and recovery times. Injured victims should find a pedestrian injury lawyer to fight for their rights and securing fair compensation after an accident. In[…]
The grounds for a product liability claim are not as burdensome as they are for most personal injury claims. Product liability is the legal obligation of a manufacturer, seller, or any other party along the distribution chain to compensate buyers and users for damages or injuries caused by defects in[…]
After an accident, you may wonder, “what is my slip and fall injury worth?” Many factors can affect the value of a slip and fall injury claim. Slip and fall cases are usually governed by premises liability law, but sometimes product liability comes into play as well. The number of[…]
Knowing what to do after a truck accident can be instrumental in protecting your health, money, and right to compensation. Immediately after a truck accident, you should start by moving your vehicle away from the traffic flow or vehicle fires. Check yourself and any vehicle occupants for visible injuries. Next, contact[…]
If you are a frequent rideshare user, should know what to do if you are in an Uber accident. You should start by checking for injuries and calling 911. Then, document the accident scene, obtain information from your Uber driver and collect witness information. Next, obtain a police report, contact[…]
Following a car accident, victims need to hire a qualified attorney as soon as possible before the state’s statute of limitations passes. The statute of limitations will vary depending on the state where the accident took place, and will dictate how long individuals have to file a claim or lawsuit[…]
Reporting an accident to the police and noting down crucial information about the fleeing motorist are key steps for victims to take following a hit-and-run accident. Recording witnesses’ details, documenting the accident scene, seeing a doctor, involving a hit-and-run attorney, and filing a claim with the relevant insurance company, are[…]