Educational articles explaining personal injury claims, liability, and legal principles
In a 2019 ruling, a federal judge ordered Iran to pay Jason Rezaian and his kin almost $180 million in damages. The Washington Post reporter took to the courts to sue the Middle Eastern country for his unlawful detention, imprisonment, physical abuse, and the psychological torture he endured at the hands of Iranian authorities. This ruling raised many questions, key …
You’ve recently moved into your new home. Your local municipality, city, or town had a building inspector check that everything was built to code before issuing a certificate of occupancy. As far as you were concerned, that meant your new home was safe for occupation at the very minimum. Unfortunately, this may not always be the case. An inspection certificate …
They say everything’s bigger in Texas – and with good reason. The Lone Star state is the second-largest in the country after Alaska, and with a resident population of roughly 29 million, it also happens to be the second most populous state in the nation. Boasting a GDP of $1.7 trillion, Texas has one of the most advanced economies in …
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries while working in a foreign country supporting the military, you may be entitled to compensation under the Defense Base Act (DBA). The law is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and is designed to compensate any injured civilian deployed overseas under a US government contract. This …
Cars and trucks are a necessary part of modern-day existence. You likely use your car multiple times a day, whether you’re commuting to and from work, dropping off and picking up your kids from school, or running errands. You rely on your vehicle to get from point A to B conveniently – unless, of course, you live in a big …
It’s all fun and games at amusement parks until someone gets hurt. No one ever goes to Disney World thinking that they may require medical attention afterward. According to statistics from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 8,800 people get injured on roller coaster rides every year. In reality, this number could be much higher since this data only accounts …
At one point in your life, you will likely be involved in an accident. You might be the one at fault, or it might be the other driver’s fault. If it’s the latter, their insurance company is required to foot the costs associated with any injuries you sustain, and the repair bills required to fix your car. If the car …
Any time there’s a car accident, a lawsuit follows soon after. The entire ordeal can be a nightmare regardless of which side of the fence you sit. The settlement process alone is enough to drive you to your wit’s end. It can be a long, drawn-out affair. It’s the reason why most people breathe a sigh of relief once the …
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of fatal road crashes in 2019 involving pedestrians was 6,205, down from the previous year’s 6,374 fatalities. While this may appear to be a slight improvement, the truth is, those numbers are still quite high, pointing to the very real possibility of being involved in a pedestrian accident. …
In December of 2020, two women filed a class-action lawsuit against TRESemmé for failing to warn them about the side effects of the dangerous chemicals used in their shampoo products. According to Shannon Keener and Robyn Lipetz – the plaintiffs in the suit – Unilever United States Inc., the manufacturer of the TRESemmé line of hair care products, should be …
