Since 1908, when Congress passed the Federal Employers Liability Act, railroad workers have enjoyed protection in the form of legal recovery if they are injured on the job. Almost all types of railroad jobs are covered, even those jobs that are not directly around trains. Claims by a railroad accident lawyer can be brought against... Read More
When a person dies due to another person’s wrongful or negligent acts, that sets the stage for a wrongful death claim to be filed. A wrongful death attorney will need to prove four main elements in a case to allow the family of the deceased to be able to collect damages. Duty – To be... Read More
When older people move into nursing home facilities, despite the fact that they may be experiencing deteriorating physical or mental conditions, they have a reasonable right to expect they will be well cared for. Most of the time, that’s the case. However, there are instances where nursing homes to do not measure up and can... Read More
If you’ve been injured through the use of a defective product, you may have a strong case to collect damages as a result. Although laws vary by state, a manufacturer or a seller of a product is liable if the product is deemed unreasonably dangerous and results in injury to its users. A product can... Read More
In most all cases, accidents involving commercial trucks are catastrophic due to the size and the weight of the vehicles that are involved. Property damage is more significant.Serious injuries are more prevalent. And the consequences are more severe, especially if the freight on the truck is hazardous or flammable. If you’re a victim in an... Read More
In accidents involving medium to severe injuries, it’s probably in your best financial and legal interests to hire a car accident lawyer. Although a vast majority of cases never make it to trial, a lawyer can be an effective asset to help you recover what you are owed. Because it’s generally recognized that trials are... Read More