The loss of a close family member is always devastating, but your grief can be made worse by the knowledge that their death could have been avoided had it not been for the irresponsible or reckless conduct of another. In cases such as these, you may be able to get justice for your loved one by filing a civil lawsuit against the individual or entity that is directly or indirectly to blame for their death. However, before you jump the gun and file a claim, there are certain wrongful death laws in Kentucky that you will need to know. Read on...Continue Reading...
Although understanding how any Illinois tort law could impact your civil claim is important, arguably the most important law you need to be aware of is Illinois shared fault laws. These laws are of particular interest to those injury victims who know or have reason to believe that they may be found partially to blame for the accident they were involved in. Read on to learn more about how contributory fault works in the U.S. and how it could affect your Illinois injury settlement. What Is Contributory Fault?Every state has a contributory...Continue Reading...
If you or your child has suffered catastrophic injuries after being attacked by a dog, you may be wondering what legal options are available to you when the dog’s owner refuses to accept responsibility for the actions of their canine. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to seek full payment of the losses you or your child has endured due to the attack. Read on to learn more about Illinois dog bite laws and when the dog’s owner is liable. Strict Liability of Dog Owners in RockfordIn some states, when a dog bites, attacks,...Continue Reading...
When the parents of a child or children are no longer in a relationship, married, or were never in a relationship to start, the question of child custody often arises. These days, many families work out their own child custody plans and simply have the order signed by a judge in court. However, a large number of families find it difficult to work together to formulate a plan, or are otherwise unable to work with their child’s other parent to come to a custody agreement. When this happens, the courts must step in to make a decision regarding...Continue Reading...
Many victims file car accident lawsuits after suffering physical injuries in a wreck, but you don’t have to experience a physical injury to recover compensation after a collision. If you’ve suffered from a car wreck and you believe someone else’s negligence caused your suffering, you may sue the negligent party for damages.A Denver car accident lawyer from Justice for Colorado can investigate your wreck and identify your financial and non-financial losses. Although you have to suffer damages to sue the liable party and recover...Continue Reading...
Social media is one of the most popular forms of communication in today’s society. Many of us use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share our thoughts and feelings with friends near and far. When using these social platforms, you may not realize how visible you are to the public. If you’ve been injured in an accident and you file a lawsuit, social media can affect your case.At Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP, we use social media to search for evidence on all negligent parties. We also counsel our clients to stay off social...Continue Reading...
Unless you’re a legal professional, you probably don’t know what happens in a personal injury lawsuit. Lawsuits are complex matters in which many things happen. If you are looking to file a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia, it will be useful for you to get an idea of how the process works.Personal Injury Claim vs. Personal Injury LawsuitWhen you’ve been hurt in an accident, there are generally two courses of action you can take: filing an injury claim or filing an injury lawsuit. Sometimes, injury claims turn into lawsuits. For...Continue Reading...
Car accidents happen every single day in the Phoenix area, but not every car accident will result in a lawsuit. In fact, most won’t. So how do you know when a lawsuit would be appropriate? There is no hard rule as to when you can file a lawsuit, but here are a few guidelines that could help you to determine whether you should sue.Were you injured in the car accident? Was someone else responsible for causing the accident?Did you face life difficulty and financial expenses following the crash?If you answered yes to the above questions,...Continue Reading...
