Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit Against the Government?
Personal injury lawsuits can be made against a wide range of parties. Often, they’re filed against a specific person, but they also often involve businesses and other organizations. In some cases, they might even involve the government, whether it’s at the state, local, or federal level. For instance, this might happen if a child is
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What to Do If You Slip & Fall on Public Transportation
Bus crashes aren’t the only way people can get injured on public transportation. There’s also a high risk of passenger falls because buses and streetcars are often full of slip and trip hazards. Given how many people use public transportation on a given day, it’s very easy for snow and rain to get tracked on
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What Does “Duty of Care” Mean in a Personal Injury Case?
When it comes to personal injury cases, one thing that can be very important to understand is the concept of a “duty of care.” This can come up in a wide range of personal injury cases, including slip and falls, dog attacks, workplace accidents, defective product injuries, medical malpractice, and motor vehicle accidents. So, what
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Slip & Fall Injuries in Food Delivery Workers: What to Know
For millions of people, delivery services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart are a regular part of their lives. Not only do these services make it convenient to get groceries and food from local restaurants delivered, they give people a chance to earn extra cash by making these deliveries. But while working for these types
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Safety Tips for a Happy Halloween
Halloween can be a very fun day for people of all ages to enjoy. However, people often forget just how dangerous of a holiday it can be. It’s scary how many different types of safety hazards exist, particularly for children. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, on average, a child’s chances of being hit by a
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Common Types of Slip & Fall Injuries
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What’s the Difference Between a Slip & Fall and a Trip & Fall Accident?
When somebody falls, they likely don’t think twice about whether they call it a slip or a trip. After all, both words indicate that somebody fell down. But while the words “slip” and “trip” are often used interchangeably, there actually is a difference between the two. And if you’ve been injured in a fall, those
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What are Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s important to understand the damages you can recover. The main type of damages is compensatory damages, which includes things like medical bills, lost income, and some non-financial losses like pain and suffering. But in some extreme situations, you might be eligible for punitive damages. Punitive damages are
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Who is Liable for Parking Lot Slip & Falls?
Accidents involving cars aren’t the only way people can potentially get injured in a parking lot or parking garage. These areas are often full of other types of hazards that people might not even initially think of. For example, there are often lots of slip and trip hazards to watch out for in parking lots.
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Assumption of Risk & Personal Injury Lawsuits
For certain types of personal injury cases, one concept that might come up is called an “assumption of risk.” Assumption of risk is a defense that parties accused of negligence might use to argue that they cannot not be held legally liable for a person’s injuries. For example, if you go to a sporting event,
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