Archive: September 2020

The right to a jury trial in lawsuits is enshrined in the Seventh Amendment. And the portrayal of civil suits is central to American popular culture, but what people learn from civics classes, popular fiction, and television melodramas doesn’t always reflect reality. By Jay M. Feinman, Distinguished Professor at Rutgers Law School Read Article: The […]

It is natural to take all measures of self-preservation and avoid accidents. However, we cannot totally avoid accidents, and when they do happen, they can incapacitate us or inconvenience us in ways other than the physical injury. Thus, the need for compensation. Personal Injury Personal injury is defined as any kind of injury sustained during […]

Workers who file suits against their employers over alleged violations of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act are expected to increase in the Fall. Attorneys predict more lawsuits before the law expires on Dec. 31, as schools return, businesses reopen, and the cold and flu season begins amid the threat of a Covid-19 resurgence. Read […]

Another funny sign from the Indian Hills Community Center.

According to separate studies, there are more traffic deaths per vehicle mile traveled in Sept than in any other of the year. From 2009-2018, there were, on average, 12.3 traffic fatalities per billion miles driven in September, according to Michael Sivak, with Sivak Applied Research. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety documented the same pattern […]

Personal injury is a broad term that seems to entail any type of accident. There are only certain types that are covered under this law. Learn about the most common types of accidents that require the assistance of personal injury attorneys. Car Accidents A car accident is the most common reason for a personal injury […]

If you are charged with a crime, it is generally in your best interest to hire an attorney to represent your interests. However, a legal representative is not the only person who may be able to help you obtain a favorable outcome in your case. Let’s take a look at some other individuals who may […]

Determining fault in a car wreck isn’t always easy. It’s even tougher, though, to determine who bears the fiscal responsibility for your injuries if the other party was driving for a company. If you’re in such a situation, you’ll need to follow the steps below. Assess the Need for Help No matter what conversations the […]

Is Norway the most beautiful country in the world? It must be close to the top. I’ve never been, but we had a Norwegian exchange student for almost a year and my family learned a lot about Norway. Here’s a great seven-hour video of the train ride from Bergen to Oslo. I’ve heard that some people […]

Injuries can occur at any time in some of the most unlikely locations a person could imagine. When someone is injured, another party might be held legally liable for their pain, damages, or medical bills. One of the key things that can determine this onus of responsibility is the expectation of safety. This means that […]