A unanimous federal court decision favors the family of a driver killed head-on by a negligent semi-truck operator in 2019. On December 3, 2021, a federal jury rendered a $10 Million Jury Verdict to the family of Christopher “Chris” Short. Chris was tragically killed on Interstate 64 in Bath County, KY, on March 13, 2019. […]
Beginning a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Death is tragic in all its forms, but nothing is more frustrating than saying goodbye to a loved one or family member taken before their time. No one wants to imagine the possibility of that kind of loss, which is why it is important to stay informed in the […]
Wrongful Death Lawsuits Can Help to Obtain Justice in Tragic Circumstances When our lives are ripped apart by this sudden death from somebody’s carelessness, negligence, or wrongful act, the law provides relief to those left behind who must pick up the pieces. Parents, children, and spouses of the person killed can get some financial recovery […]
File a Wrongful Death Civil Suit to Obtain Justice There are so many ways a wrongful death can occur that it would be difficult to name them all. Generally, somebody else owed a duty of care to refrain from harming your loved one and breached that duty, either through carelessness or with intention. In addition […]
There are strict deadlines to meet in filing a lawsuit or a workers’ comp claim. The rules are different depending on what state you work in. In order to know whether it is better to file a lawsuit or a claim, or even whether you should do both, you need to talk with a skilled […]
The rules are different in each state, but generally, Workers’ compensation covers: A tax-free percentage of your pay (usually around two-thirds) Medical costs (including equipment, physical therapy, etc.) Vocational rehab where necessary (if you cannot do your previous job) Survivor’s benefits to family members for work-related death The above list is not all-inclusive, because the […]
If you do not file correctly, your workers’ compensation claim can be denied. But you may not feel up to jumping through numerous hoops when you are ill or injured and unable to work. Filing for workers’ comp is a job in itself. In most states, your employer must also take steps and meet deadlines […]
Driving in snow comes with obvious hazards and takes both preparation and know-how to do safely, along with good judgment to avoid when necessary. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, 17% of all vehicle crashes occur during winter weather conditions. The highest percentage of drivers (41%) speeding in fatal crashes occurred on […]
Every state besides the District of Columbia in the United States has some variation of the Move Over Law, which dictates that when approaching Law Enforcement, Emergency Vehicles and First Responders, cars should slow down, change lanes and “move over” whenever possible to give them room. Additionally, 48 states (excluding Louisiana and Wyoming) consider Tow […]
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