When an adult intentionally causes injury to another adult, the injured adult can often hold the other adult liable. But what happens when the injury was caused not by an adult, but by a child? When a child causes intentional injury to another person, the parents may be held liable in some situations. Many states …
We all know – or have at least heard- about some of the horrors that have been reported behind the scenes at negligent nursing homes. Sometimes even the nicest looking nursing homes can have some of the worst conditions that our loved ones may fall victim to. Places like this have been known to violate the elderly’s rights …
Video games have been a popular form of entertainment for decades, and many kids who grew up playing Atari and Nintendo have gone on to become high-powered video game developers. However, some games can pose certain types of risks. Here’s what you need to know about video game injuries and the lawsuits that can arise …
Some car accident injuries are easy to spot immediately after a crash. Others, like back pain, can take a few hours to become obvious. You may walk away from an accident, only to later realize that you’re in more pain than you realized. The moments after a car crash are often hectic and confusing. It …
“I’ll see you in court!†While this proclamation makes for good television and literary drama, only about two percent of personal injury cases actually go to trial, according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute. The other 98 percent are settled before trial. Settlement can result in a full, fair compensation award in less time and …
Dogs are common and popular pets. But while many household dogs are well-behaved, even the most docile and loving dog may bite if provoked when sick, injured, or sad, or if the dog believes it is protecting its home, family, puppies, food, or toys. In order to help prevent dog bites, teach children good “dog …
One of the most common questions an injured person has when thinking about a personal injury claim is: “What’s my case worth?†Unfortunately, this is also a difficult question to answer. The value of a personal injury case depends on a number of factors that are unique to every case. The type of accident, the …
The CDC reports that children are most likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during their first four years of life and between ages 15 and 19. Car accidents, slip & fall injuries, sports or play injuries, and assaults are common causes of TBI in children. A TBI can occur at any age, and …
Time can be heavy on your hands after a serious injury. Recovering can demand weeks, months, or even years. Meanwhile, you have little to do but think about how you’re going to meet your financial demands, support your family, and get back on your feet. After an injury, you need help. But the system isn’t …
