Tips for Swimming Safely This Summer
With summer in full swing and the temperature rising, it’s only natural that you and your family will want to head out to the pool. Whether you own a pool right in your very own backyard, will be visiting a friend’s, or going to your local aquatic center, it is important that you take the […]
Tesla Autopilot Involved in Fatal Crash
On May 7th, a fatal crash involving a 100+ combined-year-old Ohio resident, Tesla’s Autopilot system, and a tractor trailer occurred. This is the first fatal incident reported where the electric automaker’s Autopilot technology was involved. Tesla’s software update nicknamed Autopilot was released last October. The software uses the ultrasonic sensors around the bumper and sides […]
Responsibilities of property owners and determining negligence
When we step foot on a property, whether a person’s home or business, we don’t expect that we will be injured. Perhaps our trust that the surroundings will be a safe environment is misplaced. There are many things that can happen due to the negligence of the property owner: Slip-and-fall accidents due to conditions such […]
What happens when a child is involved in a car accident?
Before diving into the answer to that question, a little clarification is in order. For purposes of this posting, the question assumes that the accident was vehicle vs. vehicle, not vehicle vs. pedestrian. It also assumes that the drivers were of legal age and the children were properly restrained. If either of the aforementioned conditions […]
When pet sitting clients attack
Pet sitters have become an accepted fact of life in today’s society. People hire pet sitters to walk their dogs, to stay in their homes and to generally care for their pets when they can’t be there. Sometimes they bring their beloved furry family members to animal daycare or boarding facilities where they are left […]
When do I need to call the police after a car accident?
Car accidents can happen to even the best drivers. One moment you’re driving along, perhaps mentally reviewing the schedule for a meeting at work or even humming mindlessly to yourself when all of a sudden “crunch.” Perhaps the car in front of you stopped unexpectedly, and you simply couldn’t brake soon enough to avoid rear-ending […]
He may be trespassing, but you’re still potentially liable
In his lighthearted and engaging book, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir, author Bill Bryson describes growing up in a midwest town in the 1950s. In one story, he recounts how at about age four, he wandered down his street to visit a friend. Finding no one at home, he decided […]
Collecting double damages from a dog bite
“Are there pets on the premises?” has become a standard question asked by workers who need to go onto people’s property or into their homes. The owner of the property might think nothing of this question or might simply assume that the worker was being considerate, asking to ensure that the animal is not accidentally […]
Receiving compensation when there’s third-party negligence
Construction workers are, statistically, the workers most likely to get injured on the job. In 2012, construction workers accounted for almost 20 percent of fatalities and reported high rates of non-fatal injuries. When a worker is injured on the job, he may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is a relatively straightforward concept. Should […]
Is smartphone data being used in car accident lawsuits?
Has the face of personal injury litigation changed? Thanks to smartphones and electronic evidence, that answer is yes. For example, in a recent article we described a New Jersey appeals court decision that determined that remote texting liability might attach in a distracted driving crash. Specifically, an individual that continues to send texts to someone […]