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Workplace Negligence Creates Dangers for Workers and Customers
Most workplace negligence claims stem from an unsafe environment that should be prevented. Always document workplace events that led to the harmful act.
What is a Negligence Case?
Negligence is a commonly used term that has different meanings depending on the context. To have a negligence claim against a person or company you must prove four elements.
Proving Fault: What is Negligence?
In most claims that arise from accidents or injuries -- from car accidents to slip and fall cases -- the basis for holding a person or company legally responsible
What Is Cerebral Palsy and How Can It Be Caused by Negligence?
Although cerebral palsy can occur naturally, it may also be the consequence of medical negligence. This situation is usually the case when doctors fail to diagnose or treat a condition or use birthing tools incorrectly.
Does Workers' Comp Cover Volunteers?
Workers’ compensation is for paid workers who contribute to the fund, so what happens when a volunteer gets hurt on the job-not-job? Who will pay for injury? We can’t all devote our lives to public service, which is why many...
What Role Does Informed Consent Play in Instances of Medical Negligence?
Informed consent is a crucial part of any doctor-patient relationship and affects every type of medical decision you and your care team make-- including those that occur in instances of negligence.
How Can You File a Negligence Claim After a Boating Accident?
A boating accident can happen in many different ways, and so it’s crucial to know the various methods of negligence that you can prove in a case.
How to Sue a Hospital for Negligence or Malpractice
Approximately 1% of all medical patients will be a victim of medical negligence (malpractice). However, less than 3% of those victims will file a claim for malpractice.
What Kind of Negligence Can Lead to a Flatbed Truck Accident?
An accident with a flatbed truck has the potential to permanently change a person’s life. Flatbed trucks are either single-unit vehicles or tractor-trailers with an open, flat bed in the...
Can I Get Workers' Comp for Anxiety and Emotional Distress?
You're stressed out and you can't deal with your job. In fact, it's the job that's causing your anxiety and emotional distress, or so you and your psychiatrist believe. You just cannot deal anymore. Does that mean you can...
Basic Facts About Workers' Compensation Insurance
All states have enacted laws to protect workers from injuries on the job. Use these resources and tips to learn more about workers' compensation insurance.
How Does Negligence Affect a Personal Injury Case?
When somebody accidentally makes a mistake that causes someone else to get injured, they can be held liable for any damages suffered due to their careless...
The Dangers of E-Cigarettes and What to Do if You are Injured
If you are the injured victim of an e-cig accident, you may have a personal injury claim. Contact our office for the help you need today.
What Does 'Negligence' Mean? How about 'Medical Negligence'?
I am sure you have heard the term negligence before. It means carelessness. Have you ever heard the term “medical negligence?” What does “medical malpractice” m
What are Contributory and Comparative Negligence?
Contributory and comparative negligence are systems that help determine liability in cases in which both parties in an accident have some level of responsibility. These are issues commonly associated with car accident cases, as it’s somewhat common for both drivers to have been at least partially negligent while driving. Comparative negligence Under...
How much time do you have to file a worker's comp claim?
Some workplace injuries come with immediate pain and signs of injury, but others may take time before a person notices them. How long do you have to file a claim? Chron breaks down deadlines for
Can a Previous Injury Affect a Workers Comp Claim?
What happens if you are injured on the job but already have a previous back injury? Workers compensation attorney Robert Martina explains what steps you need...
What is the process for filing a negligence claim?
It can be overwhelming to prove fault for a negligence claim. It is important to gather as much information as you can surrounding the incident of negligence to prove a case in a negligence lawsuit…
The Definition Of Negligence And How To Prove Fault
The negligence theory is the basis for most claims arising from injuries and accidents. These can range from slip-and-fall cases to car wrecks to any other type of lawsuit in which a plaintiff…
How Do You Know if You Have a Wrongful Death Claim?
How do you know if you can file a wrongful death case? How do you know if the reason your loved one died was negligence? There are several steps you will need to take but calling an attorney should…
