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Slip & Fall Accident Lawyers discuss fault in premises liability litigation
People commonly assume that when they slip and fall it was just an accident. They assume that no one was at fault. In some cases slip and fall accidents can cause serious injury. These injuries require medical attention which leads to medical bills. Work may be missed. The financial strain can become significant. People should realize that in some slip and fall cases there is negligence. Consider the following examples: Failure to Perform Maintenance You are at a business and they have a leaky refrigerator that causes water to be constantly on the floor. Management is aware of the issue but has not addressed it. You slip and fall hitting your head. The injury is serious and requires medical attention. It is not that you were being clumsy but instead the proper maintenance to repair the known issue was not completed. This is negligence on the part of the business.
Working with Your Paraplegia Injury Lawyer to Gain Compensation for a Devastating Condition
All spinal injuries are going to change a person’s life, but there isn’t any worse condition than when having all four limbs paralyzed. This is known as paraplegia, and it can not only affect how your ability to work, it can cause emotional distress in trying to live a normal life. It’s why it’s essential you hire a paraplegia injury lawyer if you’ve just been in an accident that completely paralyzed you. The compensation you deserve for a negligent person or company that put you in this condition is without question. Here at Frekhtman & Associates, we see a number of these cases every a year, and we know the emotional turmoil that surrounds those who deal with paraplegia. We’ll use New York laws to your advantage so you gain the monetary rewards you deserve. This starts with finding out how you ended up in your paraplegic state and what
Semi Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Problem Of Fatigued Truck Drivers
A 2014 truck accident on the New Jersey Turnpike involving former SNL comedian and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan has further focused the attention of New Yorkers and others on the problem of fatigued driving. After the driver behind the wheel of the Wal-mart tractor-trailer allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, his rig struck the limousine that Morgan and fellow comedian James McNair were riding in. McNair lost his life in the collision. In the immediate aftermath of the fatal wreck, the Wal-mart driver related to investigating offciers that he had not slept at all during the 24-hour period immediately preceding the wreck. Federal Regulations and Time Off-duty Ironically, although still allegedly negligent, the truck driver was technically in compliance with federal “Hours of Service” regulations that require a commercial driver to be off-duty for 10 continuous hours after driving for up to 11 of the 14 hours prior to
Tips for Selecting an Injury Lawyer for Your Case
If you have been injured in an accident, one thing that you might think about doing is getting an injury lawyer. But how do you find the right one? There are so many lawyers who advertise on television and the Internet that it can be overwhelming. Here are three tips that you can use for choosing your lawyer. Be Comfortable with the Arrangement Make sure that any lawyer that you hire will be worth what you’re paying and only agree to a structure for fees that is going to suit you. The best thing that you can do is to find a lawyer who is only going to charge you when and if you win your case. It’s a mistake to sign a blank check or to pay retainer fees. Ask the lawyer for an agreement in writing that specifies anticipated fees and costs. Choose One who Will Explain Things
Boat Accident Lawyer reveals Who’s Getting Hurt
By definition accidents are random events that strike anytime and anywhere. So it doesn’t seem useful to determine what type of person suffers these casualties. And yet the US Coast Guard compiled the following operator statistics for incidents in 2013, the latest year for complete data. The information shows that certain types of people are affected by accidents more than others. The most common age for accidents is 36 to 55 years old, which involved 1,797 vessels, 1016 injuries, and 214 deaths. Next were those over 55 with 1056 vessels, 473 injuries, and 168 deaths. The 26-35 age group came in third with 727 vessels, 432 injuries and 80 deaths. Experience doesn’t seem to make a difference. Those with 101 to 500 hours of experience involved the most vessels in accidents at 1,626 and the most injuries at 857. This level of experience ranked second for deaths at 133. Ranking
Injury lawyers on hand to help pedestrians involved in truck collisions
A terrible accident took place recently on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. An 86-year-old pedestrian crossing the street on a crosswalk and with the light in his favor was struck by a delivery truck. According to news reports, the result was severe head trauma. The kind of injury the pedestrian sustained can lead to death. Even if he doesn’t die, he could face a variety of serious problems, including the following: Coma Paralysis and other loss of motor functioning Cognitive deficits, including loss of speech and memory impairments Emotional problems Pedestrians are vulnerable to vehicles of any size; getting struck by a large truck highlights their relative powerlessness on the roads they share with multi-ton vehicles. When it comes to accidents involving older pedestrians, the website for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shares the following data from 2012: The rate of pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people in 2012