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A premise liability relates to someone getting injured on someone’s property, not due to their own negligence. The definition of a “premise” can vary: it could be a house, apartment, condo, parking lot, parking garage, place of business, playground, or park. Whatever it is, it is a piece of property owned by someone else.
This type of injury lawsuit can be very tricky but can be won if you have quality attorneys like those at our Law Firm. The most important aspect of a personal injury lawsuit is proving that the property owner was negligible. If you can do this, you have a solid case. If you are hurt because someone else was negligent with their property, you deserve to be properly compensated. For more information on-premise injury lawsuits, here are 3 common types.
The “slip and fall” lawsuit is the most common and frequent premises lawsuit. There is no doubt that everyone either knows someone who has had this type of personal injury or has read about this type of lawsuit. These types of lawsuits are consistently found on the news and in the newspapers.
Slip and fall lawsuits can happen everywhere from shopping malls to golf courses. They could be caused by loose tile, poorly constructed steps, rough walkways, slippery floors, and wrinkled carpets. Although a slip and fall injury seems relatively tame, it could wreak havoc on the lives of others. For example, if an elderly or pregnant woman were to fall on a slippery stretch of tile, there would be far worse ramifications than a sore body.
Elevators/Escalators
I was pretty surprised when a personal injury attorney told me how many injury claims are made because of accidents involving elevators and escalators. Elevator accidents alone injure close to 20,000 people each year and kill about 30. Escalators injure close to 15,000 people each year.
We use elevators and escalators every day, and no machine is reliable enough to be problem-free. However, that doesn’t mean that someone who is injured in an elevator or escalator accident shouldn’t be compensated. When building owners don’t properly maintenance their elevators and escalators, people are going to get hurt.
Recreational Facilities
Recreational facility premises lawsuits cover theme parks, water parks, playgrounds, and parks. There are numerous things that can go wrong with recreational facilities. Unfortunately, it isn’t entirely uncommon to see a child get injured because of old, rusted playground equipment. Nor is it unheard of for a worn-out park bench to collapse under even a normal-sized person.
When it comes to theme parks, injuries become very severe. Generally, theme park injuries end in catastrophe. Horrible tragedies like falling off of an insecure roller coaster or rolling out of a water slide can, needless to say, have a huge effect on your life. If you are lucky enough to walk away from a theme park or water park-related personal injury, you should absolutely seek out a lawyer to get the best compensation possible.
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Pedestrians are at a very high risk of being hit by cars or other vehicles, especially in the big cities. Pedestrian accidents can result in serious injuries and even death if the motorist is completely irresponsible. If you take a look at some pedestrian accidents video or some pedestrian accidents caught on tape, you would understand the dangers that befall pedestrians every single day.
Most pedestrian accidents can actually be prevented by taking the necessary safety measures. However, when such an accident does occur, it is usually for one of these several reasons:
Speeding – The leading cause of pedestrian accidents and a major hazard on pedestrian streets. When a motorist is driving above the speed limit, we have a recipe for disaster.
Ignoring stop signs – Throughout the state, we have all kinds of frustration among drivers that are in a rush, but also have to comply with the road rules. Usually, drivers almost completely ignore stop signs which can lead to pedestrian accidents.
Ignoring surroundings – If drivers are not cautious enough, they might miss important details on the road situation such as children in the vicinity. In a lot of these cases, drivers cause pedestrian accidents that lead to injuries and fatalities.
Pedestrian Accidents Statistics
Each year in the United States, about 5,000 people are killed and another 64,000 are injured in pedestrian accidents. The National Highway Traffic Association and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have come up with the following pedestrian accidents statistics:
11% of the motor vehicle fatalities are accounted for by pedestrians
More than 180,000 pedestrians have died in motor vehicle accidents in a 30 year period
Pedestrians are the second largest category of motor vehicle accident deaths right after occupant deaths
Every 8 minutes, a pedestrian is injured in a motor vehicle accident
Every 111 minutes, a pedestrian dies in a traffic accident
Pedestrian fatalities are higher in urban areas
The National Safety Council estimates that 85.7% of all non-fatal pedestrian accidents in the U.S. occur in urban areas while the remaining 14.3% occur in rural areas.
Where do Pedestrian Accidents Typically Occur?
Statistics show that pedestrian accidents at night, pedestrian accidents on college campuses, and pedestrian accidents in parking lots, are typically the ones that occur the most.
Roads without crosswalks are also a possible place where pedestrian accidents might occur a lot. More than 40% of the pedestrian accidents fatalities were on roads without crosswalks. Non-intersections are dangerous for pedestrians as well. Around 65% of pedestrian accidents occurred at non-intersections.
Pedestrian Accidents Lawyer
The pedestrian accident attorneys at our Law Office understand that after you or a loved one has been a victim of a pedestrian accident, your pain will not be only physical. Our experienced pedestrian accidents lawyers will fight to get you compensation for your medical bills and lost wages as well as make sure your insurance company will pay you for future treatment related to your pedestrian accidents injuries.
We have successfully handled a lot of cases involving pedestrian accidents and have recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. If you or a loved one has been injured or has died in a Texas pedestrian accident, do not hesitate to get in touch with our Law Office.
Contact us today to set up a completely free consultation to discuss your case with our experienced pedestrian accidents attorneys!
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A fatal motorcycle accident closes a stretch of the street during rush hour on a Thursday. The accident occurred when a motorcycle collided with a truck. The rider was pinned under the truck’s wheels and pronounced dead at the scene.
Does it strike your senses? This event is very depressing in that it can potentially happen to anyone, anywhere. No one can escape from this kind of event, despite that a great amount of precaution has been waged.
How many victims of these terrible events have nowhere to go, put it differently, how many of these victims have not received a sufficient amount of medical or legal help?
There are many victims of fatal accidents or personal injury who have not attained compensation and sufficient medical attention for their personal injuries.
Statistically, this is very alarming. That is why a concise but clear illumination relating to the legal implication of personal injury is hereby provided.
To start with, here is a brief view on personal injury:
Personal Injury
Personal injury relates to injuries done to a person, private property, rights, and reputation. It is encompassed under the law on torts, which may be categorized into intentional and unintentional torts.
Personal injury covers a variety of injuries and claims. Common examples are car accidents, slip, and fall accidents, premise liability, general malpractice, and motorcycle accidents.
Any person who has been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other entity has the right to claim compensation or damages for the resulting injuries. Consequently, to be able to obtain legal compensation and damages for injuries suffered, a personal injury attorney should be hired.
Issues Involved
There are various issues involved in personal injury litigations. It all depends on what kind of injuries are involved. The common thing with personal injury cases is that every tort claim, regardless of its nature, addresses two basic issues – liability and damages.
Specifically, the first issues have bearing on whether the alleged malefactor is liable for the injuries and damages sustained by the victim. The second issue would relate on what is the nature and extent of the damage.
Typically, in all trials of this kind, the victim, through his/her lawyer will attempt to prove that the offending party is the one who is responsible for the accident, injury, or property damage. If liability is established, the defendant will be held legally responsible for the accident, injury, or property damage.
Compensation or Damages covered
A personal injury pecuniary award is impossible to predict. The court will be the one to determine the amount of monetary reward and other consequential damages arising from the injury. This is done after ample consideration of pertinent matters, to be considered by the court.
Customarily, any victims can seek compensation for a number of damages, including medical expenses, property damage, lost income, and non-monetary damages such as pain and suffering.
Legally speaking, the victims can get either or both compensatory damages and punitive damages. These two do not constitute all the damages, as the court in its discretion may also award other constitutive damages depending on the existence of such circumstance that an award shall be proper, like exemplary damages.
Personal Injury Attorney Representation
In all Personal Injury litigation, the representation of a qualified attorney is extremely necessary in order for the victim to get the right compensation and damages they truly deserve. The attorney will be the one to aid you in all legal travails in a lawsuit of this kind. All the ideal compensation or damages for injury will be put at naught when Attorney representation is wanting.
Views
There are several things to look up for in personal injury litigations. This matter is all too complex and requires time and a great amount of discussion in order to grasp the whole spectrum. This quick guide, however, can be a good start to open your eyes in this area.
Closing
Repeatedly it has been constantly said that personal injury exposure is a potential event that is both unforeseen and inevitable. It is not an extraordinary phenomenon, especially in our time. What is important then, is to educate ourselves about personal injury law in order for us to make an effective response when sullen injury besets us.
To help you with personal injury and other accident-related issues, you can consult with our skilled personal injury lawyers by logging on to our website and taking advantage of our free case evaluation.
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If you or someone you love has been involved in a pedestrian accident as a result of a driver’s negligence, our Law Firm’s pedestrian accident lawyers can help.
Why Contact a Pedestrian Accident Attorney?
Every year, thousands of people are seriously injured when motor vehicles like cars, trucks, or SUVs hit pedestrians. In some very unfortunate cases, pedestrians can even be killed after being hit by a large vehicle or a vehicle moving at unsafe speeds. A pedestrian has no protection against a car, truck, bus, or motorcycle and is at the mercy of a driver who is not paying attention to the road. These accidents are always heartbreaking because the majority of pedestrian accident victims are teenagers or small children.
Most pedestrian accidents result from driver negligence or because there are poor road conditions that cause a vehicle to lose control. Regardless of the conditions which lead to the accident, the driver of the vehicle which strikes the pedestrian is almost always at fault. Drivers sometimes engage in behaviors that are blatantly reckless, like failing to watch for pedestrians who may be crossing streets or exiting store parking lots. Other reckless behaviors include driving under the influence, texting, talking on the phone, looking at other traffic, or just not paying attention, and negligence can likely be attributed to the driver.
How to Find the Right Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?
If you or someone you love have been involved in a pedestrian accident, medical treatment should be sought as soon as possible. Even if pedestrians believe they are not injured, they should be examined by a medical professional for internal injuries or head injuries.
If a medical professional determines the pedestrian has a serious injury, they should meet with a pedestrian accident lawyer as they may have the right to file a personal injury claim to recover from their damages. It is vital that the scene of the accident is investigated and all evidence and witness statements are collected in a timely manner. The more time that goes by, the more chance there is that an important witness or vital piece of evidence will be lost.
If you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian vs. auto accident, you will be facing many challenges. Difficult issues that arise in such cases include: dealing with insurance companies, doctors and hospitals, missing work, loss of income, mounds of paperwork, and trying to get a fair settlement. This is where expert pedestrian accident attorneys can be of enormous help to you.
Call our Law Firm to schedule a free consultation.
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Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere at any time, but when they occur they can cause serious personal injury. If you or a loved one has suffered a slip and fall accident or injury, our slip and fall accident lawyers can help. But not every slip and fall attorney can prove beneficial for your injury case.
Why Contact a Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer?
Most slip and falls happen in business settings, such as restaurants, grocery stores, drug stores, office buildings, construction sites, gas stations and malls, but they also happen on private property. Premises liability accidents can include toxic exposure, animal attacks such as dog bites, and swimming pool accidents.
No matter where it happens there exist duties on the part of the property owners to maintain the property responsibly and avoid the existence of hazardous conditions.
Dangerous or defective conditions may be large or small, temporary or permanent. Therefore, investigation of the claim is essential to a successful case. Temporary conditions, such as water or oil on the floor of a restaurant or snow and ice on the stairs need to be investigated and documented quickly.
If you are injured you need to try to remember all the facts that surrounded the injury. Facts can make or break your case.
How to Choose Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers?
So if you have been injured in a fall, the owner of the property on which the accident happened may be liable. In a perfect world, they would be compassionate, but too often they will try to shirk their responsibility. The insurance company is only concerned with its own interests and will try to make the settlement as low as possible. This is why you should always seek the advice of an attorney with experience in personal injury cases.
Here are some tips you should know about choosing the right slip and fall injury attorney:
– First, don’t be afraid of lawyers. The stereotype of the greedy condescending personality just is not the reality. Especially in personal injury cases, attorneys really do want to help people not be taken advantage of.
– You are probably wondering how much you will end up having to pay. Most slip and fall injury attorneys waive their fee if you do not win a settlement. You will not be responsible for any retainer or hourly rates. There may still be some up-front costs, such as filing fees. Your attorney will go over all of these with you ahead of time.
– When you are looking for a law firm, ask your neighbors, coworkers, and friends if they have any that they would recommend. It does not have to be a personal injury firm at this point; any lawyer will be able to give you a referral to someone that can help you. If you have seen a doctor for your injury, he or she might have a recommendation.
The best attorneys are compassionate, respond quickly to your phone calls, and explain things to you in plain language. If you find at the initial consultation, that you do not feel comfortable, do not feel awkward about not hiring this firm and going somewhere else.
Even if you believe your case is cut and dried, do not make another move without consulting a slip and fall injury lawyer. That way you will be sure to get the maximum amount you deserve.
How will Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers Help You?
Slip and fall cases are often challenging and difficult to prove. To prevail, a slip and fall attorney must establish not only the existence of a dangerous condition, but the property owner’s actual or constructive knowledge of that condition. An experienced slip and fall attorney should initiate an immediate investigation, and:
– Conduct an inspection of the area to ascertain the dangerous condition that caused the slip and fall accident;
– Secure evidence of the dangerous condition before it ‘disappears’;
– Track down witnesses, if any, to the slip and fall accident or witnesses with knowledge of the dangerous condition;
– Locate proof of prior complaints about the dangerous condition, if any, or of prior slip and fall accidents at the same location.
Call our office today to schedule a free consultation.
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Persons who sustain brain injury resulting from motor vehicle crashes, pedestrian injuries, falls, defective products, negligence, and other causes often find it beneficial to consider consulting an experienced brain injury lawyer. Given the expensive and extensive need for medical, rehabilitation, and long-term services that people with brain injury and their families may face, any and all possible financial resources should be vigorously pursued.
Why Contact Brain Injury Lawyer?
Perhaps one of the most compelling reasons to consider legal representation following a brain injury is the complexity of determining just who may bear some legal responsibility for the injury.
For example, in a motor vehicle crash, the driver of an automobile, the automobile manufacturer, the local government and/or its employees, and the owner and/or bartender at a local bar all may be liable for the same injury.
The brain injury attorney can determine the merit of a variety of possibilities and recommend which cases should be against one or more of the potential defendants.
How to Find the Right Brain Injury Lawyer?
The selection of a brain injury attorney can have significant long-term implications. The lawyer should assist not only in obtaining and preserving any funds resulting from litigation, but also help to obtain and preserve any entitlement to federal and state benefits which an individual may have. Without careful planning, valuable benefits may be lost.
It is a decision that requires the serious consideration of many factors. Among these are the attorney’s:
– education and training
– legal experience
– knowledge of the consequences and treatment of brain injury
– knowledge of how to structure and manage awards
– experience with similar cases
In addition, the brain injury lawyer should be admitted to practice in the state in which the litigation will be filed.
While medical professionals are rapidly becoming more specialized, attorneys usually are still trained to be generalists. Nevertheless, they usually specialize in one area of the law (such as personal injury) soon after beginning practice. A small percentage of all lawyers have specialized knowledge, training, and experience with brain injury and its consequences.
In particular, attorneys may know little about the more subtle cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioral, and social difficulties which can occur following brain injury, whether severe or mild. It is important to collect as much information as possible about a prospective lawyer before making your selection.
Brain Injury Attorneys Also Choose Their Cases Carefully
Be aware that the brain injury lawyer has an important decision to make as well. Lawyers will often invest substantial time and money during the investigation, preparation, and resolution of the case at their own expense.
Under a contingent fee arrangement, the brain injury attorney usually receives no fee if there is no recovery for the client.
Because of the obvious financial risk involved, brain injury lawyers may decline cases if they do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood of success, or if there is limited availability of funds from the defendant(s). Frequently, attorneys conduct a preliminary evaluation before agreeing to accept a case.
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