The big game. A bachelorette party. A breakup. A reunion. The reason behind excessive drinking doesn’t really matter when someone ends up hurt as a result. If the actions of an intoxicated driver have caused you to suffer injuries, there are several legal avenues you can explore. Certainly, the person who caused the injuries may be held...

If you’ve been injured in an accident due to another person’s negligence, you want to be compensated for the medical bills, lost wages, and suffering you endured. The question becomes how to go about it – should you use a do-it-yourself approach, or should you hire a personal injury lawyer? There are times when you can negotiate a fair settlement...

There can be hidden dangers in Nursing Homes Although most people expect the best care for their loved ones in a skilled nursing environment, the reality can be quite different. The relevant authorities have received more than 62,700 complaints against nursing home abuse between 2011 and 2015. Over one-third of these complaints were about some...

Personal injury law has been part of the mainstream culture since the 1970s, when its first newspaper ad appeared. While technically, personal injury protection, under the larger umbrella of law, dates back to ancient times, we will be explaining and highlighting some key dates in the history of U.S. personal injury law. Early 1900s As the...

Filing a lawsuit against a person or a company may seem time-consuming and intimidating, but it’s an effective way to get the compensation you deserve if you’ve been hurt in an accident caused by negligence. Most personal injury cases – 95% of them – are settled before going to trial, so it’s likely you can resolve your situation without even...

The costs involved in an injury accident can be staggering. For car accidents, the emergency room visit alone costs $3,300, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If the injured person must be hospitalized, medical expenses climb to $57,000. Anyone who has been injured in an accident knows that the expenses do not stop once...