Monthly Archives: January 2024
You’ve Won Your Case! But Will You Ever Get Paid?
When people are injured and they file injury lawsuits, they understandably look primarily at whether they can win their case, and how much they will be compensated in any successful lawsuit. But often, victims don’t look to another, just as important question: Even if you win your case, will you actually get paid from… Read More »
Don’t Take Supervision Lightly: It Can Get You in Trouble
If you are watching over people—say, a group of kids—you may think it’s just a ministerial job. But people who are charged with the duties to watch over other people, actually do have some responsibility, and they can end up being liable, if they aren’t doing their job properly, and if that leads to… Read More »
Property Owners Can’t Delegate Certain Duties to Third Parties
On and in many properties, there are many companies that may be responsible for some, or all, of the company’s operations. In a typical store, especially a larger one, you may have warehousing companies, third parties that come into the store to sell their own goods, security companies, or cleaning and maintenance companies. So… Read More »
Rideshare Drivers and the Inherent Distractions of Their Jobs
We’ve all heard about the risks of distracted driving—drivers looking at phones, or screens inside their car, instead of looking at the roads. But there is one class of driver that may inherently be drawn to being distracted, as part of their jobs: rideshare drivers. Drivers of Uber, Lyft, or similar companies, face unique… Read More »
Falls: The Hidden Danger in Hospitals
Hospitals are supposed to be safe. But increasingly, studies are showing that they can actually be dangerous—and not for the reasons that you may think. When we think of potential dangers or risks in a hospital, we often just assume that medical errors or medical malpractice are the big risks that patients should worry… Read More »
A Lot of People May be Liable for Your Trucking Accident
Let’s say that you are in an accident with a large truck, sometimes called an 18-wheeler or a semi-truck. You know the truck caused the injury, so you assume, you sue the trucking company for compensation for your injuries. But it turns out, it may not be that easy, because in a typical trucking… Read More »
After a Car Accident, What Do You Do With the Children’s Car Seat?
Let’s say that you’re in an accident, and your car has sustained damage, but it gets repaired and it’s still drivable. You probably don’t give much thought to the children’s car seat that was in the car at the time of the accident—especially if the car seat at first glance looks fine. But how… Read More »
Think You’re Being Protected by Safety Laws at Amusement Parks? Think Again
Let’s say that you go to an amusement park, someplace with rides and roller coasters. Those look like pretty dangerous activities—you’re being hurled in the air at high speeds by something mechanical that looks like it’s just barely hanging onto the tracks. Are you safe? And who is keeping you safe? Few Injuries But… Read More »