Car crashes are the leading cause of death for kids under the age of 13. Those statistics are enough to frighten any parent to want to keep their little ones out of the car as much as possible. One thing that parents and auto accident attorneys alike never want to have to handle are injuries to a child. However, you don't have to become anti-car hermits to keep your children safe.
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Whenever the subject of social media comes up in relation to vehicle accidents, it's usually in a negative context. According to a national survey in 2013, 24 percent of respondents admitted to using the internet while driving. With distracted driving contributing to over 431,000 vehicle injuries and deaths in 2014, it's understandable why some people may have a negative reaction when you mention social media and car accidents in the same breath.
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One common concern workers have when they're injured at work is how any pre-existing condition might affect the case. If you're considering filing a claim under your company's worker's compensation coverage but you have a pre-existing condition of some kind, that doesn't mean you're automatically out of luck. It does mean, however, that you should work with a worker's compensation attorney to file your claim so that you can be sure you're getting the benefits you deserve without having to worry about your past medical history.
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Dog parks are great ways for your pets to socialize and exercise, but they can also present dangers, and you may be injured at one of these locations. Whether you were attacked by a dog or injured in some other way, you may have to seek the help of an attorney to receive compensation for medical bills and damages. As a case is built for your injury at the dog park, there are three factors to consider for the case.
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Whether you're the plaintiff or the defendant in a personal injury case, you need to be aware of the review mechanism known in the U.S. judicial system as the appeal. This recourse helps ensure that justice is served by making it possible to amend a previous judgement or award. But appeals can serve as a double-edged sword, no matter which end of the weapon you're facing. Here are three things you need to know about them before you go to trial.
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