Social media is an integral part of our life today. You want to share with those dear to you and make those who are far away feel as if they are with you. You talk about what is happening in your daily life, your frustrations and achievements, your health, activities with the kids and more. So, why not post on social media about that car accident or slip and fall or how your personal injury lawsuit is progressing? Unfortunately, it can be used against you.
If you suffered serious injuries that required an extended hospital stay, your doctor has told you not to work during recovery or you are unable to return to work for some period of time due to an accident caused by another, you should be legally entitled to recover what is known as past and future lost wages.
Red, yellow, green means stop, slow down and go. Sometimes you see a solid green arrow meaning you can turn that direction. Now, you might also see a solid yellow arrow and a flashing yellow arrow. Do you know the difference?
A judge recently ruled in favor of a demand to make public dozens of Zimmer Biomet’s internal corporate documents; documents that were purposely kept hidden.
There are literally hundreds of attorneys in the Kansas City and surrounding area. But, when you have been injured in an accident that is due to the negligence of another, you want a personal injury lawyer with specific experience in personal injury law.
When a rear-end collision occurs, the initial assumption is that the car who rear-ended the other one is always at fault for the accident. While that is often the case, there are times when another may be held either partially or fully liable.
Many car accidents end up as fender benders, not causing any serious harm to the driver or passengers. But some types of accidents are more deadly than others and do cause life changing, even fatal, outcomes. The most dangerous types of accidents include: head-on collisions, T-Bone accidents, multivehicle pile-ups, rollovers, rear-end accidents, and off the road crashes.
We always talk about the driver of the vehicles involved in auto accidents. What about the passengers? Most vehicles are passenger occupant vehicles – cars, minivans, SUVs. Injuries are not limited to the driver of the vehicle. What should a passenger do to obtain compensation for his or her injuries?
Getting together with friends, co-workers, and family at a restaurant, bar or tavern can be fun, especially during the holidays or other special times. What may not be so fun is when someone drinks too much, thus becoming visibly intoxicated. Bartenders are responsible for cutting off inebriated customers because they can be liable for over-serving. What you need to know about Dram Shop Law.
Winter is here. Time to enjoy the season and keep those winter injuries to a minimum. The more you know, the better prepared you will be. The most common winter accidents that can lead to severe injuries include:
