Blog Category: Accidents and Injuries
Insurance Companies Behaving Badly
Bad Faith, Vexatious Refusal and the Role of an Insurance Claims Lawyer Bad faith insurance claims are one example of how insurance companies can be deceptive and unfair. Insurance is designed to protect people. Policyholders pay into the system expecting to have coverage for some of life’s most devastating challenges: such as car accidents, burglary, flooding,…
How a Pre-Existing Condition Can Affect a Personal Injury Claim
If you were injured in an accident that worsened a pre-existing condition, you may be wondering how your condition will affect a personal injury claim. Although the pre-existing condition leaves you more prone to injury, it does not prevent you from filing a claim if your injuries were caused by the carelessness of another party….
Filing a Personal Injury Claim for a Child or Minor
Accidents happen and parents are well aware of this. But accidents involving a child aren’t always as innocent as spilling finger paint and tripping over a toy. Injuries to a child may be something much more serious. Think of recent news headlines: A child seriously injured by a negligent home-based daycare provider. An infant in…
Liability for ATV Accidents on Private Property
What has four wheels, travels up to 65 miles an hour and can be operated without a license? All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or “four wheelers” are revered for their sporting and utility capabilities, making them beneficial for farmers, yard workers and emergency response teams. There are generally very few regulations restricting their use on private property…
Four Ways to Determine Landlord Liability for a Rental Property Injury
Many of us will live in a rental property at some point in our lives. Whether you have newly joined the workforce, are saving for a place of your own or just do not want the burden of home maintenance, the benefits of renting are undeniable. Tenants who execute a lease agreement with another party…
What to do if You’re Injured at an Office Party
Americans spend most of their day at work. So, it comes as no surprise that employers place great importance on building comradery among their team. From company-sponsored holiday parties and team-building activities to after-work happy hours, these social gatherings can be fun and productive. But, they can also introduce a new host of considerations when…
