Negligence is a legal term that is often used to describe the cause of a personal injury or death. Another common cause in personal injury cases is gross negligence, which is distinguished from regular negligence in the level of intent behind the actions. Here is a breakdown of negligence vs gross negligence: Major Difference Between […]
Personal injury cases typically arise when someone is injured because of another party’s negligence. People who are interested in filing a lawsuit against someone because of an injury often wonder what types of damages they can qualify to receive in a personal injury case. Below is an explanation of the different types of damages available […]
When thrillseekers walk into an amusement park, they often wonder which of the rides there are the scariest. In the case of Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, the answers would be The New Texas Giant, Roaring Rapids, and The Gunslinger. That’s because those three rides have all led to the serious injury or even […]
When you get injured by a product, there are 3 kinds of product liability claims that you might bring against the manufacturer: Design Defect, Manufacturing Defect, or Failure to Warn. One or all of these suits may be brought against the producer of a product, depending on what the flaw is and how you were […]
Shopping Cart Injuries Shopping carts are convenient for carrying both children and groceries. But despite the convenience, a study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital points out shopping carts could mean danger. Published in Clinical Pediatrics, the study looked at emergency room data for children treated for shopping cart injuries from 1990 through 2011. Findings of the […]
Accidents are sometimes unavoidable. If you are seriously injured as a result of negligence or wrong-doing by an individual, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, economic loss as well as your pain and suffering. Experienced personal injury lawyers are skilled at assessing injury claims, negotiating with insurance companies, filing complicated legal documents, […]
Years ago in coal mines, canaries used to accompany miners underground as a safety precaution. Sensitive to deadly conditions, dying canaries tipped off human miners in time to save lives. While the death of a loved one is tragic, the legal system and the pursuit of the truth behind a person’s death often leads to […]
The long-term damage of a traumatic brain injury plays out over a person’s lifetime. Recent reports link degenerative brain injury to athletes who sustain concussions at increasingly younger ages. In autumn 2013, the National Football League (NFL) settled a class action lawsuit brought by former players for injuries suffered during their playing years. When it […]
Among the most severe wounds, spinal cord injury is on the rise in the United States, especially among older adults. The importance of a healthy spinal cord throughout life is tough to overstate. The spinal column provides support and stability to the body as well as protection for the long bundle of neurological material that […]
Each year the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) releases its list of safety focus areas for the coming year. On the list this year is an increased focus on occupant protection. An independent investigative agency of the federal government, the NTSB collects data from transportation accidents across the country. Using evidence gleaned from accident reports […]