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Personal Injury Lawsuit Primer

Have you or a family member been injured in an accident caused be someone else who was acting irresponsibly? One of your options might be securing comprehensive legal guidance from a personal injury attorney. You might be wondering what are the basics of the personal injury lawsuit process and what are

6 Nov 2017 Continue Reading

How long will my Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?

There is no definite answer to the length of time that a personal injury lawsuit takes to settle. The time is determined by multiple factors, including the client, your personal injury attorney, the case itself, and the amount of money that the case is worth. Settling a Personal Injury Lawsuit When going

30 Oct 2014 Continue Reading

What to Do After a Child Injury Accident

If your child is injured in an accident due to the fault of another individual or entity, as a parent you may wish to seek a personal injury claim on their behalf. The first thing to do when a child suffers an injury is to seek medical attention. Seeking treatment is

21 Oct 2014 Continue Reading

Laws Surrounding Running and Biking on Road

It is not uncommon to see a runner or biker on the side of the road at any given time. With so many individuals focused on their health and fitness with goals of completing races, whether they are a 5K, a marathon, or a triathlon, the number or individuals using

2 Oct 2014 Continue Reading

Defective Drugs & Pharmaceutical Malpractice

A defective drug is either a prescription or an over-the-counter medication that has caused an individual harm. Injuries from a drug defect can be the result of many things, including the following: Dangerous side effects – the drug could result in unwanted side effects due to insufficient research Wrong prescription – your

30 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

By Charles V. Contrada
In Car Accident Injuries, Defective Products
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Car Accident Caused by Defective Vehicle

With the increased number of recalls that exist on vehicles today, it’s no surprise that there are vehicle accidents that are caused by defective vehicles. There are several results of accidents that are caused by defective vehicles, including injury accidents or even fatal car accidents. Vehicle Defects There are several types of

16 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

Can I handle my personal injury case myself?

There are many forms of personal injury that an individual can suffer from, one of the most prevalent being injuries sustained in a car accident. When someone is injured and pursues a personal injury case, they should do so under the guidance of an experienced personal injury attorney. Filing a

30 Jul 2014 Continue Reading

Premises Liability: Injured on Neighbor’s Property

If you are injured on your neighbor’s property, there two different ways in which you can receive compensation for your injuries. Homeowner’s Insurance: Medical Payments The first avenue that an injured individual may receive compensation after being injured on another individual’s property is through the medical payments portion of the homeowner’s insurance. This

3 Jul 2014 Continue Reading

Defective Bike Causes Injury

Many individuals choose bicycling as their mode of transportation, or they may bicycle as part of their active lifestyle. For those who spend a lot of time on their bike, traveling on either roadways or trails, a defective component of a bicycle could cause serious injury. Some of the common defects

24 Jun 2014 Continue Reading

Pedestrian Hit by Car

Defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a pedestrian is any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash. According to the NHTSA, pedestrians were one of the few groups of road users that experienced an increase

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