Personal Injury
“Act Of God” or Personal Injury?
In the United State civil legal system, tort laws are most commonly associated with personal injuries. There are, however, exceptions and exemptions that affect tort law, one of which is an “act of God.” An act of God refers to a circumstance that is unpredictable and impossible to prevent. In tort law, an act of…
Read MoreDangerous Property Injury Lawsuit: Do I Have a Case?
In the United States, there are nearly 140 million residential property units and more than 50 million commercial properties. Being the owner of a property comes with many responsibilities, including a duty of care to keep the premises safe. A dangerous building, property, or structure may cause unintended harm and/or injury to others; a property…
Read MoreWhat Is Intentional Injury and How Does It Differ From Negligence in Personal Injury?
When most people think of personal injury claims, they think of product liability claims, motor vehicle accident claims, slip-and-fall claims, medical malpractice claims and dog bite claims. In short, these injuries happen when someone fails to do something that they have a duty to do to protect others from injury. While the majority of personal…
Read MoreWhat Is Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse? Do I Have A Case?
A shocking statistic from the National Center on Elder Abuse reports that 95% of nursing home residents have experienced or witnessed some form of neglect while staying in a long-term care facility. If residents are not treated properly, staff fail to follow proper guidelines and procedures, and/or there is a lack of oversight from outside…
Read MoreWho’s Liable If A Contractor Gets Injured On Your Property?
What to Know About Homeowner Liability Before Hiring Contractors You want to get some work done around the house, so you hire a contractor. Things are going well, but then out of nowhere a freak accident happens and the contractor is seriously injured. Are you liable? You could be. Premises liability essentially says that a…
Read MoreMaking a Personal Injury Claim: Understanding the Process
Hopefully you never have to make a personal injury claim in your life. But if you’re reading this post, that may not be the case. For most people, this is a process you only go through once, which means there can be a big learning curve involved with understanding the process of a personal injury…
Read MoreWhat is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Minnesota?
Can You Sue Anyone At Anytime For A Personal Injury Accident? There is no blanket answer to that question. Each state has its own laws, called the statute of limitations, that decides how long you can wait before filing a lawsuit. If you live in Minnesota and suffer a personal injury, it’s important to be…
Read MoreI’ve Been Injured in an Accident. Now What?
You Didn’t See It Coming. No One Does. But here you are, injured from an accident. Sure, you were doing everything right. You were doing your normal routine. The last thing you expected was to find yourself in the middle of an accident that resulted in bodily injury. You’ve got several things to worry about… Common…
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