Note these alarming facts: The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) counts negligence—right behind cancer and heart disease—as the third leading cause of death in the United States. In 2012 alone, over $3 billion was paid out for medical malpractice, which averages at a payout every 43 minutes.
Personal injury is a phrase that may seem rather vague and mysterious to a layperson, possibly even conjuring visions of a court hearing, similar to something you’d see on TV. But the truth is: once you strip it down to its bare bones, personal injury isn’t all that difficult to understand, and it doesn’t necessarily…
Motorcycle riding is fun. But it is also dangerous, which is probably part of the reason that makes it so much fun. Most motorcycle accidents occur because the driver did not see the motorcycle. Experienced riders understand this, and they take every possible precaution. They stay sober and alert, and they always expect the unexpected….
What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Accidents A motorcycle accident can be a very traumatizing and painful experience. In fact, motorcycle accidents are some of the most serious types of accidents as they often result in severe injuries and an increased number of deaths. The chances of survival for the rider are greatly reduced…
Every time you get behind the wheel and drive on the road in Oklahoma or elsewhere, you become responsible for the safety not only of everyone in your vehicle, but also of other drivers as well as pedestrians. Indeed, it is such a huge obligation that you carry upon your shoulders when you become a…
If you’ve seen movies or television shows, chances are that you’ve watched courthouse scenes that involve a personal injury lawsuit. You might think that you’ve seen everything there is to know about these cases, but these shows rarely depict what happens before a case is tried. You might be surprised, then, that most personal injury…
Motor accidents occur frequently and at varying degrees of severity. While some may be mild and not involve any injured parties, others can be more serious and cause grave bodily harm. The Association for Safe International Road Travel estimates that around 2.35 million people are injured or disabled in road crashes in the United States…
The death of a loved one takes incredible emotional toll on the people they leave behind. Not only that, but their death can also cause enormous financial difficulties, especially when the deceased individual was one of the breadwinners of the family.
The following article was written by David Goguen, J.D. and posted on Allaw.com. The article provides an excellent explanation of Slip and Fall injury cases. What Makes a Slip and Fall Accident a Personal Injury Case? Slips, trips, and falls happen all the time, but when do these types of accidents lead to a personal…
Most believe that if someone takes another person’s life it is already considered murder, whether it was through a violent act or as a result of their negligence. From a grieving family’s perspective, it doesn’t matter how the death was caused–all that matters is that their loved one was taken away prematurely from them.
