If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident while making a left turn, you are presumed to be negligent because of the dangerous nature of the turn. You will have to overcome this presumption of negligence even if you think the accident is not your fault. See Baker v.…
An employee is entitled to worker’s compensation benefits if he or she suffers an injury by accident during the course of his or her employment. Although worker’s compensation law has been liberally construed in favor of the injured employee, it is not an unlimited source of benefits for individuals unable…
Police officers play an integral role in the health, safety, and welfare of the communities they serve and protect. There are many situations where these officers put their lives on the line. There are also some situations where these officers must aid in the day to day needs of civilians.…
Imagine what it’s like to be a dedicated employee. You love your job, you’re never absent from work due, and you never have any problems with your employer. Until one day, you are having an unexplained health problem. Turns out you have been exposed to a toxic substance and you…
We live in an age in which modern medicine can do wonders for people suffering from various illnesses and conditions. These drugs are designed to provide patients with the ability to live healthy and fulfilling lives. However, there are always side effects to consider when taking any drug. Each patient…
Often, when a person gets into an accident, they may not immediately feel the injury. In fact, after a slip and fall, car accident, or other personal injury, it may take a long time for a person to begin feeling the effects of the injury. As such, when an injured…
Credibility is an important factor that the court requires in a witness to determine truthfulness in their testimony. If the court does not believe a plaintiff or a defendant he could lose his case. In this case, the plaintiff, lacked credibility due to inconsistencies in his testimony about his pre-existing…
Medical malpractice generally involves subpar medical treatment that causes injury or death. The plaintiff, either the injured person or that person’s family, would need to show the court that the healthcare provider was negligent while administering the medical treatment. On the other hand, the healthcare provider as the defendant may…
Anytime you get in a car can be a life and death situation. While no one ever wants to think about the worst, what will your insurance cover if the worst does happen. Your policy may not only need to cover you and those injured, it could need to cover…
Failing to seek timely legal advice could not only keep you out of the back of a police car, but could also help ensure you are able to get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. When one man from Lake Charles, Louisiana was injured during an arrest he made…