If you recently lost a family member or a loved one because of another’s careless actions, California law may allow you the opportunity to recover financial losses caused by the wrongful death. While filing a wrongful death lawsuit may do little to ease your emotional burden, the claim can help you ease financial stressors associated with the sudden death of your loved one.Filing a wrongful death claim can be difficult and there are several elements that must be in place in order to be successful...
Posted by Sanford Kassel on 11/20/2019
Just as cigarettes were popular in the late 60’s, today, e-cigarette use, commonly known as vaping, has exploded in popularity. The source behind the widespread use of vaping is not exact and although vaping is meant for users over the age of 18, one thing stands clear – vaping is the most popular tobacco product among adolescents and young children.Within the last few years, vaping has drastically gained traction among users under the age of 25, which has caused the occasional...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 09/23/2019
Many people think that a personal injury attorney will take any case. The truth is actually far more complex when they're considering working with a prospective client. Personal injury is a common claim inside and outside of courtrooms all across the United States. Every year, there are six million car crashes, or one every 10 seconds, along with five million dog bites, 17,000 slip and fall incidents and more than 231,000 deaths for injury-related cases. The compensation that personal injury...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 08/27/2019
Lowell, Massachusetts has the dubious distinction of being home to the most dangerous intersection in the state…and the second most dangerous. According to data from Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), more collisions occurred at the intersection of Veterans of Foreign Wars Highway and Bridge Street in Lowell than at any other in the state: 136 crashes, with 37 resulting in injury or death. The corner of Appleton Street and Central Street took second place, with 94 total...
Posted by Kevin Broderick on 08/17/2019
Nearly six million motor vehicle collisions occur in the US every year, and approximately three million people get injured every year in car accidents. In most cases, the driver is at fault for the accident. While the victims of a car accident can sue the guilty driver (or their insurance company) to get compensation for injuries, getting the compensation is not an easy task and determining fault in a collision can get murky. The fault of the driver must be clearly established in the court to claim...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 08/13/2019
Whether you've suffered a slip & fall, were injured in a car accident or were bitten by a dog, many people are often left wondering if they have a personal injury claim against the liable party. It's actually fairly common to be involved in a collision or other incident and not feel the full effects of the trauma at the moment it occurs. Adrenaline, shock and human biology have ways of masking pain immediately following a traumatic event.However, over the next few days you can feel the...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 07/29/2019
Why is Reviewing Your Medical Records Important?“Looking at my medical notes helped me save my life.”In reviewing her own medical notes, Pamela Desalvo was inspired by the objectivity in looking at her PDF copy of all of her past medical histories and notes. The line “clinically morbidly obese” inspired DeSalvo to take action and begin her weight-loss journey to improve her health and overcome her weight-related issues.Reading that one line in her medical notes allowed for...
Posted by Boone Callaway on 07/15/2019
If you have been injured in an auto accident, it is likely that emergency services will arrive at the scene of the incident. Emergency services are dispatched to help ensure that you receive the medical care you need. If you have been involved in a minor accident, however, it is important that you seek medical attention regardless.After a car accident, many people will fail to recognize injuries due to the emotions that the victim will experience. Due to adrenaline or even fear, many drivers will...
Posted by Justin King on 12/12/2018
Being struck by a moving vehicle can perhaps be one of the most terrifying experiences a person can undergo. While a victim’s emotions can be in panic, it is essential that he or she take a series of steps that could ensure his or her protection in the event that a claim needs to be presented.If you or someone you know has been hit by a moving vehicle, speak to a qualified attorney. An attorney with the right experience can assist you in understanding what local laws can serve to protect you....
