Holiday cruises and voyages offer a perfect way to relax and celebrate. However, passengers should be aware of their rights on board, especially if issues arise. At BoatLaw, LLP, our maritime law attorneys help passengers understand and protect their rights during voyages. If you believe your rights during a holiday voyage were violated, we might be able to help. Call us at 800-BOATLAW to discuss your situation.Right to Safe PassageYour right to safe passage is a fundamental aspect...
Posted by Douglas Williams on 12/20/2024
Insurance provides a safety net for countless injured motorists in California who suffer injuries and property damage each year, but what happens when it is not available? What happens when you get into an accident with a driver who does not even have insurance? Unfortunately, this situation is all too common among California motorists. However, the situation may still be salvageable, and a personal injury attorney can help you assess your legal options. Options for Victims after Collisions...
Posted by Miracle Law, APC on 11/06/2023
Traumatic brain injuries and car accidents often go hand-in-hand, leaving victims to suffer symptoms that can be debilitating or even life-threatening. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a head injury that is typically caused by a car or other vehicle accident, fall, or violence such as a blow to the head with an object. Those who have suffered a TBI as the result of a car accident that was due to another party's negligence may want to consider visiting with Hall & Lampros, LLP at (404)...
Posted by Christopher Hall on 01/24/2022
There are many accidents that can potentially lead to brain injuries. The brain is one of the most delicate parts of the body, and we rely heavily on this organ to think, feel, and move. Even a slight knock to the head can have serious consequences in the future, and the medical community now considers even mild concussions to be serious health concerns. If you want to avoid a number of notable issues, you should do everything you can to avoid these accidents. Of course, sometimes accidents...
Posted by Mary Alexander on 06/22/2021
People deserve to be able to walk safely down all public walkways and sidewalks. Regrettably, fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians occur every single day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration pedestrian injuries in a traffic accident occur every 7.5 minutes. The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that in 2018, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities across the State of California. If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal pedestrian accident,...
Posted by Mary Alexander on 04/23/2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that large truck accidents are a major concern in the United States. According to the agency, in 2019, there were over 162,000 traffic accidents involving large commercial trucks, including close to 13,000 collisions in the State of California alone. Large commercial truck accidents are responsible for the fatal and non-fatal injuries of thousands of people each year. When compared to other types of traffic accidents, truck accidents do...
Posted by Justin King on 04/20/2021
For the last year, COVID-19 has kept many businesses, amusement parks, and restaurants closed or limited. As states tightened restrictions and quarantine guidelines, these establishments reduced their capacity, operated on a limited basis or simply shuttered their doors. Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is being given across the country, many restaurant and business owners are eager to get back to work and resume a new normal.However, what happens if a guest or customer contracts COVID-19 while visiting...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/25/2021
Car accidents are among the top causes of injury in New York and throughout the US, but you might be surprised at the extent of the problem when you look at the local breakdown. According to New York State Department of Health statistics for New York County:Auto crash-related injuries rank sixth as a reason for hospitalization, with about 53 residents being admitted every month.Motor vehicle accident injuries also rank sixth as a reason individuals seek care in the emergency room, at 403 county...
Posted by Steven Mandel on 12/16/2020
Driving during the winter in Northern Virginia can be hazardous, especially when there is an unexpected winter storm or sudden inclement weather that results in reduced visibility, sleet or snow, and icy roads. In many winter weather auto accidents, you can take steps ahead of time to avoid a serious collision. Although your own actions may not be able to entirely eradicate your risk of being involved in a winter weather car accident since another driver’s negligence can still cause...
Posted by Christie Leary on 12/16/2020
