You needed to cross the street. You didn’t see a crosswalk nearby, so you waited for a break in traffic, then started across what seemed like an open area. Out of the blue, an SUV turned onto the road, moving too fast, and hit you. How could this have happened? You ended up in the…
If you’ve been in an accident and are dealing with an insurance claim, you might wonder whether the insurance company is watching you. Maybe you’ve heard that insurance companies will look for evidence that your injury is not as bad as you say it is, or other evidence that may allow them to deny or…
A deposition is sworn testimony given by a witness or party under oath. It is not a prerequisite in a personal injury lawsuit, but the parties involved have the right to conduct a deposition for the purposes of preparing a case. If you are the plaintiff and have key information that applies to the case,…
The role of expert witnesses is key in the complex world of personal injury cases. Expert witnesses are professionals who can lend an abundance of specialized technical knowledge to a case, which aids in the search for maximum compensation and justice for victims who were injured due to someone else’s negligence. At Shapiro, Washburn &…
The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) reports that falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits each year, representing the leading cause of visits (21.3 percent). Slip and fall accidents — where the victim slips on a wet floor or other slick surface—account for over 1 million visits or 12 percent of total…