If you have been injured or exposed to a dangerous substance or condition on the job, and you need to file a worker’s compensation claim, you need to prepare yourself for the Independent Medical Examination. This particular medical exam is quite different a routine exam at your doctor’s office. An Independent Medical Examination (IME) will be requested by your...
Continue ReadingDid you know that more than half of all dog bite victims are young children, under the age of 12? Indeed, some reports say that dog bites result in more emergency room visits for young children than broken bones. Clients sometimes ask are child dog bite cases worth more than when an adult is bitten. Each case is different,...
Continue ReadingMost of us are familiar with the concept of “wrongful death.” When someone dies due to the negligence or intentional wrongdoing of someone else, the legal term for the claim is “wrongful death.” There is another type of claim that may sound similar, but is very different – a wrongful birth claim. What is a claim for “wrongful birth?”...
Continue ReadingOne of the most common examples where strict liability may come into play is in dog bite cases. Topics covered in this report include: Premises Liability in General Duty to Trespassers A Higher Duty is Owed to a Child Trespasser Strict Liability for Extremely Dangerous Conditions Liability to Trespassers for Dog Bites The One Bite Rule Liability to Trespasser...
Continue ReadingLiability For Injuries to a Trespasser in Arkansas from Wesley Cottrell The degree of liability is generally determined by the status of the person who was injured. Learn more about Liability For Injuries to a Trespasser in Arkansas in this presentation.
Continue ReadingWhether you have been the victim of a dog bite, or your dog has unfortunately injured someone else, understand the laws in your state is important. Each state has its own rules and procedures regarding handling a dog bite claim, and your personal injury attorney can assist you in handling a dog bite claim. Dog bite statutes in Missouri...
Continue ReadingDetermining liability in car accident cases can be tricky. Most people assume that, when they are hit from behind for instance, the person who hit them is always at fault. However, one thing to remember with nearly all personal injury cases, is that everything depends on the circumstances. So, to answer the question: is the driver always at fault...
Continue ReadingTruck accidents are most often very serious. They usually lead to catastrophic injuries and substantial property damage. For this reason, regulations have been established by the federal government in order to control most aspects of the trucking industry. Where do trucking regulations come from? The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, regulates both truck...
Continue ReadingWhen clients are involved in an auto accident, they typically rely on auto insurance for financial support, especially if their property damage is extensive. Most people are not financially prepared for the unexpected costs that result from an auto accident. Unfortunately, in some cases, the person at fault does not have any insurance or, if they do, it is...
Continue ReadingAfter being injured in an auto accident, many clients are unable to return to work. The injuries can be so severe that you may be considered disabled, either temporarily or permanently. In these situations, many clients question whether or not they can receive SSDI after an auto accident. It really depends on the extent of the injuries sustained. SSDI...
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