Asbestosis and asbestos-induced lung cancers are far more common in the US than the diseases should be today. However, there is still the option to prevent these deadly diseases from afflicting at-risk individuals. In case it's too late to take preventive steps, legal options are there that can help...
Other than careless driving, pedestrian related accidents do happen as a result of adverse weather and poor road conditions, among other factors. Knowing the steps to take after an accident can save one's life and protect their rights. Below are some of the things you can do when hit by a car while ...
When manufacturers produce goods, they're required to adhere to strict health and safety legislation. These laws and regulations are designed to ensure that every product made is safe to be sold for its intended purpose. Similarly, any imported goods must meet stringent consumer tests to ensure they...
The internet is evolving and with it, the proliferation of social media has given everyone somewhere they can publicly share ideas, thoughts, opinions and comments. While a lot of good has come from these social media platforms, a lot of negativity and the spreading of fake news and vitriol has beco...
The construction industry is a vital one but it's also one of the most hazardous for people working within it. In private building projects in 2018 alone, approximately 955 workers lost their lives while working in the industry (a fifth of all fatalities across all industries). The most common cause...
Getting stopped for driving under the influence is often a major turning point in life. It's possible to receive a misdemeanor or a felony charge depending on how you're represented. Certainly, it's something that you need to take seriously. This might be difficult to do if you enjoy going out on th...
Although all business owners work hard to provide safe working conditions, injuries can still happen. Workplace injuries can happen in a lot of different ways and in many contexts. Any of them can be debilitating and hamper your ability to work in the future. When that happens, many people seek comp...
A slip, trip or a fall can occur in the blink of an eye and result in devastating consequences for your health and wellbeing. Whether it's damaged ligaments or broken bones, there are lots of injuries that may result in you having to take time off work or leave altogether. Your first step should be ...
We've all seen ads for personal injury lawyers on TV. But even among other lawyers, there are many misconceptions about what a personal injury attorney actually does. Here's what you need to know. Tort Law Personal injury lawyers practice an area of law known as tort law. According to Cornell Univer...
There is nothing quite like getting outdoors and going for a leisurely stroll. Whether you live in a small village, town or bustling city, many people choose to ditch their car in favor of walking to get from A to B. While walking has tons of benefits, we often forget that going for a simple stroll ...
When going out for some retail therapy at a retail store or two, you never expect to end up nursing an injury for your trouble. But thousands of people every year with good intentions subsequently have an arm in a cast or suffer a life-altering back injury after walking into a retail store. What sho...
Have you recently sustained a personal injury that was due to the negligence of someone else? Are you now dealing with potential physical and mental repercussions either on a temporary or permanent basis? Sustaining a personal injury can literally have life altering effects. In a blink of an eye, ev...
There are two sides to every contract. The parties to the contract can either meet their contractual obligations, or one party might breach the contract. Perhaps you contracted a website design company to work on your e-commerce site. The work was supposed to be completed within three months, but fi...
Personal injury cases range from medical malpractice to the damages caused by a car crash. It includes negligence by a building contractor and the neighbor who didn't contain an aggressive dog. However, not all of these cases require the assistance of an attorney. When would you require a personal i...
If you get involved in an accident, you may find yourself in a position where you must negotiate your case's settlement. If this happens right after the accident, you may not have time to hire a professional personal injury attorney! In fact, you may be presented with an offer before you even initia...
One of the most successful TV show genres is the one that explores the lives of various lawyers – usually fancy corporate lawyers. In short, crime/legal TV shows are very popular nowadays. With such popularity, you may think that they'd accurately depict lawyers – but most of them don't. Because of ...
This is not a problem that started in 2020. It's probably something that was going on for a long time. However, just a couple of years ago, they started happening quite often. Nowadays, those being accused of sex crimes may end up needing as much support and help as the alleged victims. Sex crimes d...
No one wishes to get involved in a car crash because it can be a lasting effect on a person's life. A car accident can take a toll on a casualty's life. There may be recovery from an auto crash for some injured, but it doesn't take away the early stages of medical appointments. Some others might mov...
Whether you've been involved in a car accident, or had a fall at work, experiencing a personal injury can have a devastating effect on your health and well being. Accidents can and do occur when we least expect them, so should you find yourself a victim of one, it's important that you hire a persona...
Law is, as some of you may know, more than just someone being right and someone being wrong. In the middle of everything, you have facts and evidence that, ultimately, can change right into wrong and the other way around as well. This is why many areas of law, such as the one of criminal justice, lo...
