Usually, if an accident occurs while you’re working in the railroad industry, an accident report is filed. This isn’t always the case, though. What if you were injured on the job, but there was no accident report? Can you still bring a FELA claim against your employer? The short answer is “yes.” Find out more below,…
Imagine this scenario: Sarah was in a car accident that left her with chronic back pain. She meets with her car accident attorney to discuss filing a personal injury claim. She had lower back issues years ago after a fall, but she’s worried about mentioning that. She thinks it may weaken her case or make…
Most personal injury lawyers operate on a contingency basis. This means they do not require any payment upfront and only charge their clients a previously agreed-upon percentage of their total judgment or settlement if they win their case. This means that clients never have to pay out of pocket and make quality legal services available…
If you have ever had an operation, you have probably enjoyed the benefits of being given an anesthetic. Although anesthesia is used to ensure that patients do not experience pain during certain medical procedures, its application comes with more than a little risk. Anesthesiologists are responsible for safely administering anesthesia to patients which includes pre-surgical…
When pursuing a personal injury claim, you may wonder who will ultimately decide the outcome of your case—a judge or jury. Though we’re used to seeing judges and juries in court cases on our favorite television shows, a jury isn’t always present. It depends on several factors, including the type of court handling the case,…