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Trip and fall accident lawyer offers tips on what to do after an accident
Trip and fall accident lawyers advise individuals to take several steps after being injured in a trip and fall accident. Much of this advice is standard for any accident scenario as well. It may be obvious that you should always tell the truth, but should you volunteer information about what you were doing before you tripped and fell? No. Some more tips from AllLaw, some common sense, and some not, will give you a better idea of how to act after an injury accident: Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company. They may use real or apparent inconsistencies in the statement against you. Get prompt medical treatment. Refusing medical treatment on the scene and not going to the hospital undermines any injury claim. Don’t miss medical appointments. Making appointments and missing them raises questions about whether the fall was serious after all. Do fill out any paperwork
Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Lawyers Discuss Wrong-way Cab In Manhattan
A wrong-way cab driver allegedly injured a pedestrian near New York University just before 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 7. Cab Strikes and Drags Pedestrian Police said the cab first hit a large flower pot at East 8th Street and University Place before striking a 32-year-old female pedestrian. Officials estimate the cab dragged her about one-half block before the vehicle came to a stop on the sidewalk with her wedged underneath it. Victim Taken to Hospital Responding police lifted the cab off of the pedestrian, and an ambulance arrived minutes later. Witnesses told the New York Daily News that she appeared to be unconscious at the time. Emergency personnel transported her to Bellevue Hospital. She was reportedly in serious condition. One witness said the cab driver may have been speeding when he allegedly lost control of his vehicle. The man did remain on the scene to speak to police. When
New York Car Accident Lawyer Explains the Legal Theory of Vicarious Liability
Some persons are surprised to find out that if they loan their automobile to another individual that they very well could become responsible for any damages that occur to the automobile. Many are surprised to know that the preceding statement is true, even when they are “technically” not the driver of the automobile. The statement is true whether a person loans his or her vehicle to an acquaintance, a member of his immediate family, or a trusted employee–it does not matter–it is his car and he is responsible for the damage. The legal theory of vicarious liability: When an individual takes the risk of loaning his car to a poor driver, he or she may very well be liable for any accident the risky driver causes. In many states, the owner and the driver of an automobile are responsible, under the law, by way of the theory of vicarious liability.
Personal Injury Lawyer Helping Hit and Run Accident Victims
When you are a victim of a hit and run case, you may feel angry and confused about how to get the compensation for your damages and injuries. However, there are steps that can be taken that can help you to get through this unfortunate situation. What is a hit and run case? A hit and run case is when a driver intentionally leaves the scene without providing any contact information. What to do after a hit and run case? Contact emergency services – Your first concern after the accident should be your safety as well as safety of your passengers. If anyone is injured, call emergency services. Keep track of effects that the accident had on all the passengers. Injuries to the spine may not be visible immediately after the accident and can take time to be recognized. Call the police- Leaving the site of the accident is an
Injury Lawyers Discuss High Speed Chase Resulting in Injuries
NYC Injury Lawyers at the F&A injury law firm discuss a recent high-speed chase that commenced in the Bronx ended in Mt. Vernon with serious injuries to a woman and a child. The New York Post reports that the chase began when 47th Precinct officers attempted to make a traffic stop after a 2014 white Nissan Maxima allegedly sped westbound on Nereid Avenue at about 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15. Vehicle Crashes Into Parked Cars The driver allegedly attempted to elude the pursuing squad car. As the vehicle entered Westchester, officers notified the Mt. Vernon police. About three blocks from the county line, the car struck a series of cars parked in front of the Greater Centennial African Methodist Church at 8th Avenue and 4th Street. One Adult and One Young Child Hurt A 24-year-old female back-seat passenger reportedly sustained severe head injuries. Emergency personnel transported her to Jacobi
Tips from a Semi-Truck Accident Attorney
Because semi-trucks must follow state and federal driving and operations laws that are different from the laws that everyday drivers must follow, getting injured by a semi-truck can pose some unique issues. Therefore, here are some tips for those who have been injured by semi-truck accidents from a Semi-Truck Accident Attorney. Look at the name on the side of the trailer. Parties other than the semi-truck driver may share financial responsibility in your settlement. You need to investigate who owns the rig and whether the driver is an employee or an independent contractor. Brush up on your history – repair history. Quality control in manufacturing and repair is regulated in the trucking business. Getting a history of repairs on the truck and researching whether a part of the truck was faulty may result in the finding that the manufacturer is liable too. Know your numbers. Laws regulate how much weight