The loss of a loved one is never easy, even if they were sick for a prolonged period. The loss can be unimaginable if it occurred due to the negligent actions of another person. This is what is known as wrongful death. It often takes a special approach to cope with...
Pedestrian and bicycle safety is a pressing matter, but when you hear the phrase "road safety" it is unlikely that bikes and pedestrians are the first thing that comes to mind. You will likely immediately think about car accidents, truck accidents, mass transit...
Driving has become one of those tasks that is akin to brushing your teeth or doing laundry. Everyone knows how to do it, and the mundane nature of the task means you usually do it on autopilot. But with driving, the monotony of the task can be deadly. Driving is a...
When someone dies in a car accident, it is tragic. Their loved ones will feel emotional pain and they will grieve for a long time to come. All of these feelings are amplified if the accident in question occurred under negligent circumstances. To know that someone has...
Off the top of your head, if you have to guess which year had more pedestrian deaths, which one would you pick: 2006 or 2015? Most people would choose 2006, a selection born out of the idea that as time goes on, we improve as a society. Thus, 2006 would have more...
Personal injury lawsuits filed over food poisoning are sometimes straightforward. Maybe there was a mass case of food poisoning, and you can clearly point to a particular business as the cause of your illness. However, this isn't always the case. If you've suffered...
Any situation that ends in someone's death is one that should be examined very closely in order to determine what or who contributed to the loss. Not only can this provide critical answers for the victim's loved ones, but it can also help establish who can be held...
Identifying negligence after fatal accident can be enormously frustrating for loved ones coping with the loss. To begin with, the negligent party will often be hesitant or refuse to take responsibility for actions or inaction that contributed to a death, which can...
Most people are unprepared for life after the loss of a loved one. They don't know how they will take care of their home and bills without their partner or supporter; they don't know how to explain the loss to the children; often, they don't understand their legal...
In the event of a crash between a car and a person, it will be the pedestrian who suffers the greatest amount of injury. This is not surprising, considering the fact that people outside of vehicles are much more exposed and vulnerable than car occupants. However, a...
