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What is the Graves Amendment and Why Does It Matter?

The Graves Amendment is an obscure federal law that limits the liability of Enterprise, U-Haul, and other vehicle rental companies when their vehicles are involved in serious injury or fatal collisions. Vicarious liability is often critical in these crashes. Most vehicle renters decline the extra insurance option (we know we normally decline it). As a… Continue reading What is the Graves Amendment and Why Does It Matter?

How Common Are Fireworks Accidents?

A decade ago, fireworks accidents were somewhat rare. But the figure has increased more than 50 percent since 2023. Many people avoid large, professionally-presented fireworks shows. But they still like to ring in the New Year. As a result, they quite literally take measures into their own hands. Personal safety usually isn’t a priority at… Continue reading How Common Are Fireworks Accidents?

What is the Difference Between Criminal Victim Restitution and Civil Damages?

The primary difference between criminal victim restitution and civil damages is the difference between minimum and maximum. Victim restitution is usually an afterthought in criminal cases. Civil damages, on the other hand, are the primary focus in a civil case. Judges often order crime victim restitution, which is also known as a civil penalty, in… Continue reading What is the Difference Between Criminal Victim Restitution and Civil Damages?

What Happens in Personal Injury Claims?

The stunning and difficult-to-explain decline in the plaintiffs’ trial-winning percentage greatly affects personal injury claims. In the olden days, victims won about 75 percent of jury trials. So, during pretrial settlement negotiations, they made “take it or leave it” settlement offers, which, in most cases, insurance companies accepted. Now, the plaintiffs’ winning percentage is only… Continue reading What Happens in Personal Injury Claims?

Pax Jolie-Pitt’s ‘Long Road to Recovery’ After Traumatic

A prior vehicle collision may have contributed to the injuries Pax Jolie-Pitt sustained in an August 2024 e-bike crash. Several weeks before the e-bike crash, the 20-year-old son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie crashed his Tesla into a truck parked outside of RED Studios Hollywood. Pax was reportedly not injured in the crash and… Continue reading Pax Jolie-Pitt’s ‘Long Road to Recovery’ After Traumatic

What Can the Best Personal Injury Lawyer Do for You?

In a nutshell, the best personal injury attorney obtains vastly higher settlements for accident victims. Much to the chagrin of insurance companies, the average attorney-guided settlement is over three times higher than the average nonlawyer-guided settlement. Compensation in a personal injury case usually includes money for economic losses, such as medical bills, and noneconomic losses, such as… Continue reading What Can the Best Personal Injury Lawyer Do for You?

Top Three Premises Liability Claims in Southern California

The duty of care, which applies to residential and commercial property owners in California, is based on the story of the Good Samaritan. This guy went out of his way to help an injured traveler. Likewise, property owners must go out of their way to ensure that social and commercial guests are safe. How far… Continue reading Top Three Premises Liability Claims in Southern California

Houston Nurse Kills Six People in High-Speed Windsor Hills Collision

A 37-year-old woman faces serious charges, including five counts of vehicular manslaughter and six counts of murder, after a fiery crash in Windsor Hills. A judge denied her bail, citing evidence that suggested she was a flight risk. Defense Refuted by On-Board Data Initially, the defendant’s attorneys claimed she passed out behind the wheel. However,… Continue reading Houston Nurse Kills Six People in High-Speed Windsor Hills Collision

Why Is My Lawyer Taking So Long to Settle My Case?

“Justice delayed is justice denied” is one of the most famous legal sayings of the law world which may or may not hold true. In certain situations especially in personal injury it surely holds its place and with its terms of settlements. A personal injury settlement is a one-shot deal. It’s almost impossible to reopen… Continue reading Why Is My Lawyer Taking So Long to Settle My Case?

5 Medical Conditions That Are Commonly Misdiagnosed

In the olden days, most doctors had long conversations with most patients. But that is no longer the case. In fact, during most appointments, doctors only listen to their patients for an average of eleven seconds. During such a brief interaction, it’s impossible to obtain any meaningful information about a patient’s symptoms. The level of… Continue reading 5 Medical Conditions That Are Commonly Misdiagnosed