When someone has been injured, as a result of the negligence or recklessness of someone else, there is a potential for recovery of loss of income. Loss of income and loss of earning capacity are both potential elements of damage in a personal injury case. Proving loss of income can sometimes be tricky, and establishing a loss of earning...
Continue ReadingFor those who have been injured as a result of a third-party’s negligence, there are two methods for being compensated for your injuries. You can sue and obtain a judgment from the court or you can settle the case out of court. Although a jury verdict in a civil lawsuit more often results in a higher damages award, you...
Continue ReadingWhen clients ask this question, the issue is whether or not the lawsuit was filed within the applicable statute of limitations period. This is a very important concern because failing to file your lawsuit in time can mean that your claims will not only be dismissed, but you will lose your legal rights, as well. Although there are time...
Continue ReadingAs a parent, undoubtedly you are concerned about the safety of your children while you are driving. The best thing you can do to reduce the risk of your child being injured in an accident is to drive safely. That means refrain from distracted driving of any kind. Ignore the temptation to take your eyes off the road to...
Continue ReadingCatastrophic injuries are a special type of personal injury claims that are characterized by the level of devastation those injuries cause. These injuries are often so severe that they require a significant amount of medical treatment. Often, this includes long-term hospitalization, ongoing rehabilitation, and multiple surgeries, among other things. Catastrophic injuries frequently result in a significant financial consequences, as...
Continue ReadingEarly on the morning of December 3, 2018, a charter bus carrying an Orange Mound youth all-star football team ran off the road and overturned in a ditch after the bus driver lost control. A third-grade child died and at least 45 other children and chaperones were injured. Two passengers had to be airlifted from the scene. The bus...
Continue ReadingNot many clients are aware that civil claims, including personal injury claims, brought against a governmental entity are not handled entirely the same way as a legal claim against a business or private citizen. There are certain rules of procedure and different statutes of limitation that apply to claims brought against a governmental entity. There are also other legal...
Continue ReadingEvery state establishes laws that govern liability for dog bite injuries. In most cases, liability is based on who was responsible for supervising the dog and whether or not that person knew the dog had any sort of propensity for biting or being aggressive. However, depending on the situation, it may not be the dog owner who should be...
Continue ReadingIf you or a loved one has become seriously ill after eating out at a restaurant or purchasing a pre-cooked meal from an establishment, there may be a personal injury claim for food poisoning. In the majority of cases, food poisoning results from the presence of foodborne bacteria or viruses. These pathogens can cause serious illness and may be...
Continue ReadingWhile the occurrence of lead poisoning in children has decreased over the years, there are still nearly 25% of all children live in homes or apartments that have deteriorated lead-based paint, which puts them at serious risk of lead exposure. One of the major consequences of lead exposure in children is cognitive impairment. If you have a child who...
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