Personal Injury

New Infections Linked to Tainted Steroid Shots

The number of infections linked to tainted steroid shots continues to mount. According to the Associated Press, health officials in Tennessee are issuing renewed alerts to patients who received tainted steroid shots after learning that some patients have developed infections at the injection site that could lead to fungal meningitis. The Associated Press is reporting that

Police Code of Silence: Is Chicago Liable for Injuries?

The code of silence among police officers is enforced to create a bond of solidarity, but it often results in financial liability when injuries occur. Dangers of a Police Code of Silence When the police code of silence perpetrates injury on innocent victims, or in some cases criminals, city officials may pay the price. The

What Does Litigation Mean in a Personal Injury Case?

Claimants working to recover damages after an accident may wonder, “what does litigation mean in a personal injury case?” In personal injury cases, litigation entails suing negligent parties for causing accidents and subsequent injuries and other damages through a civil lawsuit. In other words, what litigation means in a personal injury case is that a lawsuit

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

How to Prove Negligence in a Trip and Fall Case

An experienced trip and fall lawyer can help plaintiffs understand how to prove negligence in a trip and fall case. Proving negligence in a trip and fall requires that the plaintiff first show that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care. Typically, the duty of care is to act as a reasonably prudent

How Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxed?

After you complete your claim, you may be wondering, “how are personal injury settlements taxed?” Many personal injury cases are resolved via negotiated settlement agreements instead of being litigated in court. The main idea behind the tort system is that victims are made whole for the losses they suffered due to their injuries. Depending on the

The Need for an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

When you’re injured, you need all the help you can get, and you need it as soon as possible. Unfortunately, that means that some injury victims pick the first attorney they find, rather than making an informed choice. It’s important to educate yourself and find the right fit for you and your case. Using this

Slip and Fall Accident Settlements

Slip and fall accident settlements are the results of negotiations between the victim, the defendant, the defendant’s insurance company, and the attorneys. Fair slip and fall accident settlements typically consider the type of injury, the defendant’s conduct, and the pain and suffering the victim endured. Most slip and fall cases settle out of court because

Wearing Technological Proof of Personal Injury

Personal fitness technology is evolving at a phenomenal rate. New devices and apps for smartphones have made it possible to show precisely when, and in some cases, how, an injury has taken place. Devices such as Apple’s iPhone and Fitbit Activity Trackers collect and store everything from GPS data to heart rate. This information can

10 Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer

There are several questions to ask a personal injury lawyer after an accident. If you have been injured in a personal injury accident, such as an auto accident, trucking accident or workplace accident, or if you have been the victim of medical malpractice, you are likely hurt, angry and confused. Victims of personal injury accidents may