When people think of injury law, they often picture things like car accidents and slip-and-fall incidents. The civil tort of personal injury, though, covers a lot more ground than just one person being directly harmed by another person's actions or failures. Let's take a look at two other ways a person might be held liable for harming someone. Medical Malpractice When you go to a medical practitioner for advice or help, you expect them to be a competent professional who will make their best effort to provide excellent care. [Read More]

There are times when an auto accident is so severe that you know you will be permanently disabled for life almost immediately. You may spend time in the hospital, be in tremendous pain, and suffer from obvious injuries. While you recover from broken bones and the trauma to your body, you probably aren't going to spend much time thinking about money. As your bills begin to pile up and you realize that you are never going to be able to return to work, it's time to think about how you are going to be able to protect your financial future. [Read More]

Driving is something that the majority of the population takes as a serious task that involves some level of responsibility to be mindful of the safety of yourself and the safety of others. Unfortunately, there can be factors that allow this outlook to fall by the wayside, and drivers do sometimes fall asleep at the wheel and get charged with a DUI and need legal representation because of it. You could fall asleep due to prescription medication. [Read More]

A phone call that your child has been in an accident in someone's else car is horrible news to hear. However, it's also a time for action. An accident is never a good thing, but when the crash occurs, and you're nowhere in sight, the situation creates an extra layer of confusion and stress. In a condition like this, your primary goal is to safeguard the wellbeing of your child. Learn some steps you should take to work toward the goal. [Read More]