Working in certain fields can be difficult and potentially dangerous. That's why your employer is supposed to have workers' compensation insurance. If he doesn't and you get hurt, it can mean that you have to fight a legal battle to get the money you need to care for...
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Cycling: Statistics and the dangers of biking
As a bicyclist and pedestrian, you want to stay safe. You have your own bike lanes in some areas, know how to travel against traffic when you're not on the road and to travel with traffic when you are. As a cyclist, you're at risk of serious injuries if you're hit....
Hit-and-run driver has bail set at $25,000
As a pedestrian, you would like to think that if you ever get hurt when you're out in public, someone will help you. If someone hits you, you'd expect the driver to stop and help. If the driver leaves the scene, it can mean a delay in getting treatment and sets you up...
What is a traumatic brain injury and how does it develop?
A traumatic brain injury is caused when the brain moves inside the head or is impacted or impaled by an object. The injury happens suddenly; for example, if you fall and hit your head on a curb, you could face a traumatic brain injury including a concussion. If you're...
Crashes affect pedestrians every day: Here are the facts
Pedestrians are some of the people most at risk in an accident. Pedestrians don't have protective helmets, the body of a car, or other protective elements to keep them safe when they're struck. Even a light bump from a vehicle can lead to bruising, broken bones, head...
You deserve to receive fair compensation after an animal attack
Dog bite wounds make up thousands of injuries each year, with around 1,000 U.S. citizens requiring emergency care for bites each day. With bites happening this often, it's important that you stand up for yourself if you're bitten. Owners of these animals know that...
You may be able to seek compensation after your bike accident
Bicycle accidents, when they involve motor vehicles, can often be avoided. Bicyclists know that being visible can help, and motorists are aware that being cautious can prevent serious incidents from taking place. The truth is, distractions on the road can take...
What’s it like when you meet with an attorney?
When you get injured, you may want to file a personal injury claim. When you decide to do this, you'll need to meet with a personal injury attorney, which is an attorney who is educated in the laws related to injuries in your state and within the United States. Before...
Toddler severely injured, 1 dies in serious crash in Oregon
Car accidents can quickly change your life and the lives of people in your life. Sometimes, severe injuries can be caused that result in disabilities or a lifetime of pain; other times, a loved one may be killed and the aftermath must be faced by the family. In any...
Woman dies after being struck by driver who was high
There's no reason for drivers to drive drunk or intoxicated. Doing so can put you at risk, even when you're following the rules of the road. If you've been a pedestrian who has been struck by a car, then you could already be considering working with your attorney to...