Warm Weather Increases Risk of Dog Bites
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How Traffic Tickets Affect Injury Claims
- Speeding
- Running a red light
- Running a stop sign
- Failure to yield
- Failure to stop
- Failure to use turn signals
- Disobeying road signs
- Improper U-turn
- Improper lane change
- Improper passing
- Driving off the road
If you or a loved one was injured in a motor vehicle accident because of a traffic violation committed by another driver, you may be wondering how traffic tickets affect injury claims. Contact a car accident lawyer to discuss your legal rights; you are entitled to a personal injury settlement that covers your damages.
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Can You Sue Your Parents for Child Abuse?
It’s our parents’ job to protect us from harm. Sadly, some parents don’t protect their children and even inflict abuse on them. Children who are abused may suffer from permanent psychological, emotional, social, and physical wounds that can lead to destructive behaviors such as addiction, committing crimes, and domestic violence. Child abuse happens to people of all socioeconomic levels, religions, and cultures.
Victims of child abuse and neglect deserve justice for the abuse they suffered but it is not always possible. When child abuse victims become adults, they may wonder if they can sue their parents for child abuse?
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Is There a Time Limit on Personal Injury Claims?
A “personal injury” is a legal term typically used in civil court settings to refer to any type of injury including physical, financial, or psychological that affects an individual. When a person or group of people experiences a personal injury because of the intentional, negligent, or reckless behavior of another, a personal injury claim may be an appropriate way to recover damages. Is there a time limit on personal injury claims? Yes, every state has a time limit on the amount of time an injured person has to seek compensation for their injuries through a personal injury claim. Some states are more generous than others with time limits ranging from one to six years.
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Product Recall: 2 million Air Fryers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
First introduced in 2010, the air fryer has become one of the most popular kitchen gadgets on the market. They are time-saving “ovens” that use rapid hot air technology to cook food faster, with no preheating required. It’s also easier to “fry” foods with little or no oil, which is popular for people looking to decrease fats in their diet. At this point, there are several brands on the market, but Cosori is having a bad week after they had to recall 2 million air fryers due to reports of their appliances catching fire.
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How Duty of Care affects Negligence Claims
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Is Swimming with Sharks Safer than Working with a Lawyer?
Sharks and lawyers both have some negative associations. Many fear swimming with sharks as much as they do working with a lawyer and there are plenty of reasons to fear sharks even though they rarely go after humans. Still, there are opportunities to swim and snorkel with sharks all over the world, and most sharks are safe to swim with under the right conditions.
Are lawyers really sharks? Lawyers have a reputation for being sharks: sharp teeth, bloodthirsty, and dangerous. The truth is that bad lawyers give good lawyers a bad name and the shark stereotype is just one of many that needs to be taken with a grain of salt.
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What’s the Difference Between a Verdict and a Settlement?
When a person is injured because of the negligence of another, they may seek compensation for their losses (damages) through a personal injury claim or lawsuit. This compensation can come in the form of a verdict, or more commonly, an out-of-court settlement. The difference between a verdict and a settlement is that a verdict is decided in court and a settlement is an agreement between the plaintiff and defendant outside of court. Personal injury lawyers work hard to negotiate a favorable settlement for their clients because it is usually in everyone’s best interest to avoid a trial. When a fair settlement cannot be reached, personal injury attorneys represent their clients in court to fight for a verdict by trial.
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How to Protect Yourself from Violent Crime Committed by Strangers
While we shouldn’t sit around worrying about being the potential victim of violent crime committed by strangers, it’s also a good idea to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Here are some examples of violence committed by strangers:
- Aggravated assault
- Mugging
- Sexual violence / rape
- Armed robbery
- School shootings, workplace shootings, and other mass shootings
- Homicide
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Personal Injury Terms for Understanding Your Personal Injury Claim
If you have been injured in an accident or by other circumstance because of the fault of another, you may be able to recover damages through a personal injury settlement. We understand that some of the terms used in personal injury law are not part of regular conversation. Read on to learn some basic personal injury terms that may help you better understand your personal injury claim.
Personal Injury Terms for Understanding Your Personal Injury Claim
Here are some useful terms for understanding your personal injury claim:
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