Personal injury law is a set of laws established to make sure that people who injure others are held accountable. Known as tort law, personal injury law is separate from criminal law and does not involve criminal sanctions. Instead, the goal of tort law is to restore the victim to the position he or she
It is a common question asked of lawyers, and searched on the internet – should I call the police after a car accident? For some people, it is an immediate response, no matter how “minor” the accident may seem. For others, it seems like a hassle. And of course, there are some people who avoid
If you have been injured in a car accident and are seeking relief through a personal injury claim, one of the questions you likely have is how much you can expect from the settlement. This is a question that most people ask when filing a legal claim. After all, the goal of a personal injury
You were sitting at a red light, waiting for it to turn green. Suddenly, a car slams into the rear of your vehicle and pushes you into the car in front of you. Or perhaps you were starting to make a left-hand turn and the vehicle from the opposite direction went at the same time
When a person goes to a hospital for an injury or because they have a serious illness that requires special care, they expect to receive treatment to help them recover. They place their trust in the staff to help them get well. However, there are many instances where the patient doesn’t receive the quality of
You’re walking little Rover on a leash through your neighborhood. Another dog sees you and begins walking. As you pass by, it gets out of its yard and bites your leg. Or perhaps you’ve gone to visit a friend who has a “friendly” canine. As you get out of the car, it slips around behind
