Personal injury claims in which both parties were at fault use comparative negligence to determine the degree of fault of each involved party, and the amount of compensation the victim receives might be reduced accordingly. Depending on your state’s comparative negligence rules, you may or may not be able to file a personal injury claim, depending on how much you were at fault in the accident. Below, you’ll find information about how fault is determined and how that affects claims for personal injuries based on the different types of comparative negligence rules across the country. You’ll also find tips on what to do if you find yourself in this situation.
Read MoreStatistics show that there are around six million car accidents in the US each year, with close to 100 daily deaths and thousands upon thousands of injuries. These accidents can have a range of causes, from drivers who are operating their vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol to those who fail to follow the rules of the road. Even the slightest fault could lead to serious issues out on the road. Here are some examples of areas of your car you need to check regularly and the risks they could pose out on the road.
Read MoreThere are thousands of news coming up on a daily basis regarding the accidents, especially of autos and cars. The accidents that are done by auto are an inevitable part of the life, which leads to major issues such as death, loss of valuable property or much more. After you have faced an accident, it's quite easy to feel overwhelmed or confused regarding further processes like police cases, paper works, and other legal procedures
Read MoreWhile cars and trucks both involve highway accidents, the outcome may vary from one another. In fact, factors that affect car accidents don’t necessarily impact truck accidents. That’s why it’s important to be knowledgeable about the complexities of these types of accidents. To further understand the key things between car and truck accidents, make sure that you take note of their differences.
Read MoreLegal liability is imposed by a court for the actions—or, in some cases, inactions—of a party. Legal liability is incurred when a legal wrong takes place—either a violation of a person’s rights, or a failure to perform a legal duty, There are three basic types of legal liability, arising from three general classes of legal wrong, a crime, a tort and a breach of contract.
Read MoreIt always feels like there is some DIY to do in our humble abode. In fact, our list seems ever growing of changes to make to the house. But a surprising amount of people end up getting injuries when doing DIY at home.
Read MoreA Long Island Little League coach died after he was struck in the head with a baseball during warm-ups before a game Saturday night, authorities said.
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