Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Attorney Fees
What are the average attorneys fees for wrongful death suits? Amounts vary widely, but most wrongful death lawyers are paid on a contingency basis rather than hourly. You can learn more about wrongful...
Accident Law
When should I talk to an insurance adjuster after a car accident?
When should you talk to an insurance adjuster after a car accident? You should never talk to an adjuster until you're fully recovered from any injuries. It's also best not to talk to an adjuster witho...
What happens if there is no police report for an accident?
Do I need a police report after an accident? Can I file a car insurance claim with no police report? What happens if information isn't exchanged after an accident? Find out here....
Louisiana Auto Accident Law: How It Differs From Other States
Auto accident victims in Louisiana are subject to a different set of rules when it comes to auto accident claims. Being a'direct action' state, injured parties are allowed to name an insurance compa...
New Jersey Car Accident Pain & Suffering Damages
Damages are generally defined as the amount of money that is provided to compensate someone who has been harmed by another's wrongdoing or negligence. In the context of auto accidents in a no-fault in...
Car Accident – Determining Who Is at Fault
Fault is one of the biggest, if not the biggest issue in any car accident claim. Learn how percentage of fault is determined and what you can recover, based on fault, in your state....
Michigan Car Accident Resources
Car accidents are a fact of life. They happen every day in Michigan. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently reported that over 2.8 million people suffered injuries as a result of high...
California Auto Accident Claims, Injuries, and Lawsuits
In California in the year 2008 there were 3,434 total fatalities resulting from auto accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. In addition to these fatalities, th...
Who Is at Fault for an Accident in a Parking Lot?
The consequences of hitting a car in a parking lot or on some other private property are the same as for doing so on a public street: if you were at fault, you are liable for the damages caused....
Should I call the police for a fender bender?
A fender bender will cause enough stress to ruin your day. It might not involve something as stressful as a wrongful death lawsuit, but it's sure to make you la...
Florida Construction Accident Victim Awarded $76M In Damages
A Florida construction accident victim was awarded $76.6 million in damages for injuries he sustained while on the job that left him a quadriplegic. It is thought to be the largest personal injury ve...
Motorcycle Laws: California Style
California motorcycle laws are different than those of other states. This article provides an overview of the distinctions' in particular, helmet laws and lane sharing....
New York Motorcycle Law
Statistics show that motorcycle accidents are on the rise. And New York is no exception' in fact, in 2005 there were nearly 5,000 reported motorcycle accidents in the state of New York....
Paralyzed Florida Man Awarded Record $45 Million In Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
A Cape Coral man was awarded $45 million as a result of a 2006 Florida motorcycle accident which left him paralyzed and wheelchair bound. The award is thought to be one of the largest personal injury...
TN Widow Says 5-Hour Energy Drink Killed Her Husband; Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed
A young widow with two small children has filed a Tennessee wrongful death lawsuit alleging that the popular 5-Hour Energy drink caused her 27 year old husband to suffer a heart attack and die. Manuf...
Court Awards Families Of Florida Drowning Victims $5.75 M & Says Insurer Acted In Bad Faith
A U.S. District Court Judge recently awarded the families of two Florida drowning victims $5.75 million against the City of Miami Beach for not posting warning signs about dangerous riptides. The $5...
NY Wrongful Death: What Is It & How Do File a Lawsuit?
Wrongful death generally refers to the death of somebody as a result of the negligence of another party such as the driver of a motor vehicle, a doctor or hospital in a medical malpractice situation o...
New York Wrongful Death Lawsuits: Controversy Over the Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death lawsuit in New York differs between a statutory wrongful death action and a common law conscious pain and suffering action. It's possible for one...
NY Wrongful Death: Fear of Impending Death Damages Unknown to Many
New York law allows for a statutory cause of action for wrongful death and a common law cause of action for conscious pain and suffering. However, another aspect of possible recovery unknown to many N...
Wrongful Death Damages & New York Law’s Limitations
What types of damages are available in a wrongful death lawsuit and does New York place any limitations on those? To answer these questions, we spoke with Ira Slavit, a New York wrongful death lawyer....
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