Technology’s Role in Preventing Delivery Driver Accidents in Missouri
Delivery driving is an inherently risky occupation – drivers are constantly on the go, often fatigued, navigating challenging weather and traffic conditions while operating heavy vehicles, all on tight schedules. This pressure makes accidents tragically common, especially during peak seasons. In Missouri alone, delivery driver accidents totaled over 580 in 2022. Implementing driver-assistance technologies…
Navigating Legal Terrain: Liability in Slip and Fall Cases in Illinois
Slip and fall accidents can happen in an instant, but they can leave victims with serious injuries, lost wages, hefty medical bills, and other major expenses. When these accidents occur on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions, victims may have a premises liability claim against the property owner or manager to recover compensation….
Legal Recourse: Understanding Rights After a Slip and Fall in Arizona
Slip and fall accidents can happen in an instant, but leave victims dealing with injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty around their legal options for a long time after. If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in Arizona, it’s important to understand your legal rights and options when it comes to…
U.S. Emergency Departments See Sharp Increase in Fitness-Related Injuries in January
At the beginning of each year, millions of Americans embark on a journey of self-improvement in the form of New Year’s resolutions. While people set goals for a variety of reasons, the most common resolution among U.S. adults is to improve physical fitness. According to a survey conducted by Forbes, 48 percent of resolutions involve…
The Role of Footwear in Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in Missouri
Slip and fall accidents are an unfortunate and often overlooked workplace hazard in Missouri. However, research shows that wearing proper footwear can greatly reduce the likelihood of dangerous slips on wet, oily, or otherwise slippery surfaces. This makes the choice of shoes an important consideration for employees and employers across industry sectors in the…
Punitive Damages: Holding Egregious Wrongdoers Accountable in Fatality Cases in Arizona
The sudden loss of a loved one due to another’s reckless behavior, misconduct or negligence is emotionally and financially devastating for families. When an accident causing death involves extreme wrongdoing – such as drunk driving, distracted driving, knowingly operating dangerous vehicles on public roads, or commercial trucking violations resulting in fatalities – victims can…
What Are Wrongful Death Claims Worth? Factors That Increase Value in Nebraska
A wrongful death is a death that occurs due to the negligence or misconduct of others. Common examples include deaths due to medical malpractice, accidents caused by a negligent or intoxicated driver, workplace accidents due to safety violations, nursing home neglect, or criminal acts like homicides or manslaughter. In a wrongful death case, the…
Fighting Back Against Insurance Low-Balls in Fatal Injury Settlement Talks in Florida
Losing a loved one in a fatal crash or accident caused by someone else’s negligence is traumatic enough. The last thing grieving families need is the additional frustration of having to battle aggressive insurance adjusters aiming to low-ball any settlement offer. Unfortunately, this remains a common tactic across the insurance industry, including in accident…
How Bankruptcy Can Impact a Wrongful Death Award or Settlement in Georgia
Losing a loved one is painful enough without having to worry about financial complications impacting a wrongful death claim. Unfortunately, if the deceased or their family has declared bankruptcy, it can affect a wrongful death award or settlement, especially in Georgia. This guide breaks down the key things to know. What is a Wrongful…
Dram Shop Laws and Bar Liability in Wrongful Death Due to Drunk Driving in Arizona
A dram shop is a type of bar, pub, restaurant, or other commercial establishment that serves alcoholic beverages. The term comes from a “dram,” which is a small amount of distilled liquor. In many states in the US, there are dram shop liability laws that hold a dram shop responsible if it serves alcohol…