2019

  • The Fundamentals Of Liability In Self-Driving Semitruck Accidents

    With autonomous semitrucks making the news more frequently as more companies begin testing them, drivers need to be alert. It has recently become public knowledge that self-driving semitrucks are being used in some parts of the country, and other drivers need to understand what this means for them and their safety on the road. If you are in an accident with a self-driving semitruck, who do you hold at fault? Here's a look at what you need to know.
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  • Navigating A Multi-Vehicle Accident Claim

    An automobile accident can be physically, emotionally, and financially difficult. However, an automobile accident involving multiple vehicles can be even more overwhelming. Managing after an accident involving just you and another vehicle can be stressful enough, but navigating the process of filing claims if multiple vehicles were involved requires even more professional care. With this guide, you will understand multiple vehicle accidents and the process of filing claims for damages or injuries.
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  • Suing For An STD: When You're The Victim Of An Intimate Partner's Negligence

    There are some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that are hard to detect. If you've recently been diagnosed with an STD, there's always the possibility that your intimate partner didn't know that he or she had any kind of infection that could be transferred. Then again, it's also a possibility that he or she knew about the STD and purposefully didn't warn you because of fear that you'd reject his or her advances.
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  • Three Types Of Personal Injury Claims That Involve Prescription Medications

    Not every personal injury case that involves prescription medications is the same. Prescription medications can be harmful and cause you injury in different ways. Here are three different types of personal injury claims that involve prescription medications that can occur.  Improper Dosing Claims One of the types of personal injury claims that involve prescription medications is improper dosing claims. In some cases, a doctor, nurse, or physician assistant may miscalculate the dosage of the medication they are prescribing for you.
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  • 5 Defenses Against Personal Injury Claims

    The prospect of being held liable for injuries another person suffered can be daunting. There are, however, several ways a defendant might be able to refute a claim. A personal injury defense attorney can present one of these 5 arguments on behalf of a client. Legal Standing Not everyone has a right to sue. To have standing to pursue a claim, a party either has to be directly injured or closely related to the victim, such as a dependent child, parent, or a spouse.
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  • Contributing Factors To A Case Revolving A High School Football Player's Death

    As the parent of a high school football player, you might appreciate the exercise, camaraderie, and chance for a college scholarship that your son enjoys, but also be nervous about his or her safety. Injuries are a way of life in high school football, but deaths can also sometimes occur — including during practices. If your son has died during a high school football practice, your grief will be immeasurable. But, you'll still want to make time to speak to an attorney who specializes in wrongful death cases, as you may wish to bring a wrongful death case against the school district.
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