• Stay at the scene of the accident unless medical exigencies require you to leave.
• Call an officer and exchange information.
•  Identify the other driver, obtain names and addresses and statements of all witnesses
• Seek prompt medical attention.
• Do not admit fault or enter into negotiations with the other driver(s) insurance company(s).
• Contact an attorney to make sure your legal rights are protected.

Medical Negligence
Any type of medical staff can be held liable for instances of medical negligence. Patients have the legal right to assume the care given to them by medical professionals is at a certain minimal standard and when this has not occurred a medical negligence case may be present. If you or a family member believes treatment received may have been considered medical negligence you are advised to contact a medical negligence lawyer.

It is necessary to act immediately if wanting to pursue a possible medical negligence case. There are statue of limitation laws that vary from state to state regarding medical negligence and waiting too long to take legal action may disqualify otherwise eligible medical negligence cases from being pursued. Please contact us to confer with a medical negligence lawyer.
 

Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are the cause of an estimated 50,000 injuries and 3,000 fatalities every year in the United States. Motorcycles are more vulnerable to accidents because they are smaller and less protected than automobiles. Due to the increased susceptibility of motorcycles and the negligence of drivers on the road, motorcycle accidents often result in devastating events.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Vehicle blind spots
  Motorcycles are smaller than most vehicles and are often overlooked by careless drivers.
   
• Limited motorcycle visibility
  About 70 percent of all accidents occur at intersections because motorcycles are not as visible due to parked vehicles, buildings, etc.
   
• Motorcycle defects
  Accidents often occur as a result of cycle part defects or fuel system leaks.
   
• Road hazards
  Uneven pavements, potholes, debris and puddles can all result in motorcycle accidents.
   
• Weather conditions
  Rain, hail, wind, snow, etc
   
• Alcohol or drug use
  On part of the motorcyclist or other party.
   
• Motor vehicle driver negligence
  This is the number one cause of motorcycle cycle accidents.

Premise Liability
Property owners and managers have the legal duty to keep their premises safe for the public. When this duty is not met, injuries and fatalities can occur. The field of premises liability law deals with the responsibility of property owners and managers to maintain safe premises, free of conditions that result in harmful accidents.

The most common types of premises injuries include:

• Swimming pool accidents
• Elevator, escalator and automatic door accidents
• Slip and fall
• Falling object
• Fires
• Dog bites
• Sexual assault due to inadequate security.

Slips and falls
A slip and fall accident occurs when an individual trips, slips or slides on a walking surface because of an obstruction or unsafe condition. When a slip and fall accident occurs as a result of another individual’s carelessness, negligence, or recklessness the injured victim has the legal right to seek compensation from the responsible party.

The owner of a property has the legal duty to ensure that his/her property is safe for individuals who enter their property lawfully. A property owner can be held liable in a slip and fall case if they had, or should have, known about the dangerous condition but failed to remedy the situation.


To determine liability for a slip and fall injury, several aspects of the accident may be evaluated.
If the hazard could have been prevented or remedied easily, failure to do so is considered negligence. Negligence may also be indicated when the responsible party failed to post warnings about a known hazardous condition. If there was no legitimate cause for the presence of a perilous obstruction, this may also indicate negligence in a slip and fall injury case.

Tractor Trailer Collisions
Every year, more than 500,000 large trucking accidents occur in the United States resulting in over 5,000 fatalities and 140,000 injuries. These disturbing statistics prompted the Federal Motor Carries Safety Administration (FMCSA) to employ new trucking guidelines in 2003, which limit truck driver’s on-duty hours, enhanced vehicle safety rules, and more.

A number of common factors may contribute to large trucking accidents including, but not limited to:

• Driver fatigue
• Driver carelessness or recklessness
• Mechanical visibility
• Decreased maneuverability
• Longer distance to make a complete stop or avoid danger

In the event you are involved in a trucking accident you can take the following steps to ensure your health, safety and legal rights and interests are fully protected.

• Contact the police and file a detailed accident report
• Gather complete information from the other party including insurance information
• If possible, take pictures of the scene and collect witness information
• Do not sign anything or admit fault

Workers’ Compensation
Injuries on the job are a relatively common occurrence. While most work accidents result in minor injuries like cuts or burns, work accidents can result in severe injuries, long term disability or death. Regardless of whether the injury is minor or severe, workers have a right to receive compensation for injuries they incur at work. If you have suffered injury because of a work accident, you may wish to contact a qualified worker’s compensation attorney who can help you determine your eligibility for benefits.

What should I do if I have been injured at work?

First and foremost, you should report the injury to your employer.

Next, ask your employer for a claim form and file a claim. In worker’s compensation cases, time is of the essence since you only have a limited amount of time to file your claim.
 
Finally, if you have been involved in a work accident, the most important thing to do is document everything. It may be wise to start a file and includes the following:

• Notes regarding exactly what happened before, during, and after the incident.
• Documentation regarding the extent of your injuries (for example, photos and medical records).
• A log of your conversations with insurance adjusters, doctors, lawyers, witnesses, etc.
• Other pertinent information including important letters and medical bills.