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What Is Strict Liability Law? Strict liability, also called absolute liability, is a legal doctrine that applies to criminal and civil law. In personal injury cases, strict liability law is a unique concept. It most commonly applies in cases involving defective products and dog bites or attacks. In essence, strict liability means that someone is liable no matter what they […]

What Can You Sue for in a Personal Injury Case? If you or someone you love recently suffered an injury in a personal injury accident or incident, you might wonder about your legal rights and options. With the help of an experienced personal injury attorney, you have many. You might also be wondering what your case is worth or what you can sue for. The […]

What Can I Expect from a Personal Injury Claim? Suffering a personal injury isn’t just painful. It can send your world upside down into a tailspin. You know you want and deserve compensation for your injuries and damages. However, you aren’t sure what to expect from a personal injury claim, which makes you reluctant to start one. The good news is that personal injury […]

Why Pay a Lawyer After an Injury or Accident? After you or a loved one has experienced an accident or an injury, it’s easy to think that you can just make an insurance claim and avoid the expense and bother of a lawyer. This period immediately after an accident or injury is a time when you are simply not at your best—physically, emotionally, or […]

How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid? In New York, when a person dies from other than natural causes, the personal representative of the estate of that deceased person can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of that person’s survivors. The personal representative of the decedent’s estate files the wrongful death claim against the party responsible for the death. The suit […]

How Can a Lawyer Help Me With My Mild Concussion Symptoms Even a “mild” concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can seriously affect brain function for some time. In a so-called mild concussion, the initial effects might be less severe than more serious TBIs and can include headaches and problems concentrating and remembering. The concussion can also affect balance and coordination. Children suffering from […]

I Was a Pedestrian Hit by a Car – What Do I Do Now? Pedestrians face various hazards on the road every single day. They don’t have structural protections like people in cars do, and they also don’t wear helmets like motorcyclists and bicyclists. According to the latest report by the NHTSA, 6,205 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents that occurred on public roads in one recent year. […]

How Can I Pay for a Lawyer With No Money? Getting hurt in any accident that results in serious personal injury is bad enough. But, on top of that, many injured victims cannot go back to work and have to deal with seemingly never-ending medical expenses. Putting your life back together is not easy when you have money troubles and hiring a lawyer just seems […]

How Much Does It Cost to Talk to a Lawyer? After suffering unexpected and serious injuries after an accident because of someone else’s reckless or negligent actions, the cost of talking to a lawyer is one of the most pressing concerns injured victims face. You receive more and more medical bills and sadly can’t go back to work (even if you want to) because you […]

What is a Contingency Fee? On your search for the best lawyer to help you with your personal injury claim, you probably came across variations of the phrase “if we lose the case, you won’t have to pay us anything.” This is a contingency fee arrangement, which means that your lawyer won’t receive payment unless you recover compensation from the […]