Technically speaking, you have the right to represent yourself in court. But, just because you are allowed to do something, doesn’t mean you should. When you represent yourself, you take on significant financial risks, not just the risk of losing the value of your case. Your chances of winning are dismally low, no matter how […]
Office Safety
May 11, 2016 By
Did you know that the rate of disabling fall injuries is two to two and a half times greater for office workers than non-office workers? We don’t typically think of an office as a dangerous work environment, but accidents in the office are quite common. In fact, it is probably because there are no massive […]
Can I Reject the Insurance Company’s Offer and still get Paid for my Accident?
May 9, 2016 By
After an accident, the insurance company may offer you money to settle your claim. Typically, this offer will be for far less than your claim is worth, although the insurance company will try to make it sound like they are being generous. You do not have to accept their offer. If you reject it, you […]
Poka-Yoke is No Joke: Product Defects Hurting Business, Customers
May 6, 2016 By
Poka-yoke is a brilliant concept that protects businesses and consumers. It is a Japanese term for mistake-proofing. Poka-yoke aims to prevent foreseeable human error. The term is often used in manufacturing, but it applies to end-use products, too. For instance, your microwave oven will not start unless the door is closed. That’s poka-yoke. It protects […]
Top 5 Defective Product Resources
March 24, 2016 By
1. Product Liability Accidents If a defective product caused your accident, it changes the nature of your case and who can be held financially liable for your injuries. Defective products are behind all kinds of accidents and it is often only through a thorough investigation by an experienced product liability attorney that the true cause […]
Autos with Defective Wiring
March 21, 2016 By
Although modern automobiles are marvels of electrical engineering, their complexity creates plentiful opportunities for electrical systems to fail, with occasionally disastrous results. When defective wiring in an automobile is caused by an inherent defect in the automobile itself (rather than inadequate maintenance or DIY repairs, for example), an injured party might be eligible to assert […]
Spring Break? More Like Spring Broke
March 10, 2016 By
Most college and high school students look forward to spring break as a high point of the year. A roaring week of freedom and good times to break up the monotony as the school year draws to a close. The counterpoint to a family-centered winter break. But for far too many, spring break ends in […]
Car Accidents Involving Pregnant Women
March 8, 2016 By
If you have been in a car accident while pregnant, you should seek medical attention immediately, even if you believe that you were not hurt, because your unborn child may have been injured. In the event of injury or death to your child, you might be able to recover damages for injuries to both you […]
Top 5 Car Accident Resources
March 4, 2016 By
Learn about car accidents, how to avoid them and what to do if you have been injured in one, by checking out our top 5 car accident resources. 1. Free Car Safety eBook Avoiding an accident is definitely the priority. That involves: Avoiding all types of impaired driving, including distracted driving Learning how to deal […]
