Compensation from a personal injury claim of any kind, generally comes from either a successful lawsuit or from settling the claim outside of court. When you believe you have a personal injury claim, including claims related to a motorcycle accident, you must first decide whether you want to settle or go to court. Most insurance companies are willing to...
Continue ReadingYes. There are time limitations for filing nearly every type of legal action. This time limit is referred to as the “statute of limitations.” If that deadline has passed, you are not allowed to bring a lawsuit in court. This limitation period depends on many factors, most importantly, the type of lawsuit you are bringing and what action or...
Continue ReadingProperty owners have legal obligations to the public, which include keeping their land and buildings safe for authorized visitors and customers. When a property owner fails to keep their premises safe, personal injuries can result. Slip, trip, and fall accidents continue to be one of the most common causes of personal injury. So, what are the damages in premises...
Continue ReadingMotorcycle riding can be particularly dangerous. Without the protection of a 3,000 pound steel frame, motorcyclists are incredibly more exposed to injury on the road than passengers in a car. Although helmets and protective gear can significantly decrease the impact and injury sustained by a motorcyclist in an accident, the risk of serious or fatal injuries from a motorcycle...
Continue ReadingSlip and fall injuries are very common, and they occur at a wide variety of locations. One of the most important questions that comes up after a slip and fall injury is: who is responsible? That question can be a little complicated for slip and fall injuries on rental property. The answer depends on many factors, including who was...
Continue ReadingIf you go to a party at a friend’s house, assuming of course that you were invited, you certainly are not considered a trespasser, right? What if you get injured while you are at that party? Who is responsible and to what degree? The answer is: you are considered a Licensee. A licensees burden of proof is based on...
Continue ReadingDetermining who is at fault in any kind of traffic accident can be difficult. There are often rules or guidelines that tell motorists how they are supposed to drive. However, not all of these rules apply in every situation. Also, there are other ways for individuals to become liable for an accident, even if they were not driving. So,...
Continue ReadingThere is really no way to predict how long it may take for the Social Security Administration to issue a decision on a disability claim. There are many reasons. It can easily take anywhere from 30 days to two years for your benefits to be awarded. Unfortunately, social security programs do not have established deadlines for applications or appeals. ...
Continue ReadingThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that, in 2011, 4,612 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents, which was an increase of 2 percent from the 4,518 motorcyclists killed in 2010. A study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), reported that: motorcyclist deaths increased approximately 9 percent in 2012, to more than 5,000 lives lost. This...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured while at work in Missouri or Arkansas, but you are not sure whether you should file a workers compensation claim, it may help if you know the injuries not covered by workers compensation. Because every state has its own worker’s compensation laws, the whether a particular injury is covered or not will depend on the...
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