An alarming number of people who are the victims of doctor malpractice, hospital malpractice or medical malpractice do nothing about seeking compensation for their injuries and damages, many of whom suffer quite significant injuries that are of a permanent nature.
Perhaps one of the main reasons that these people do nothing about pursuing the responsible party is because they realize that these cases are very costly to develop and they have little or no money, so they feel that they cannot go after a doctor or hospital that has far greater resources.
Medical malpractice cases are handled by lawyers on a contingency fee basis which means that the attorney or law firm retains a percentage of the monetary award through a settlement or after a trial. If there is no recovery then the client owes the lawyer nothing for a fee.
Still other people may think that medical malpractice cases are very expensive to develop and they do not have money to pay all of the experts that will be needed to properly present their case. Most, if not all, experienced medical malpractice attorneys will advance all of your costs. A large percentage of these lawyers, assuming the rules of that particular state allow for it, will agree not to seek reimbursement of those costs if there is no recover, especially when you have a very good case with a potential for a large recovery.
If you or someone you know has been injured through doctor malpractice, hospital malpractice or medical malpractice you should contact an experienced malpractice attorney immediately.
Attorney Richard Hastings, for the past two and one half decades, has been helping injured clients and families collect millions of dollars in losses ranging from motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, to medical malpractice. He is the founder of Selectcounsel, LLC, a free service that helps you find one of the best lawyers in your area and is the author of the books "How To Find A Great Lawyer" and "Understanding And Improving The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case."
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Accidents: What To Do To Help You Collect More Money For Your Case
In 2006, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that about 146,000 people were treated at hospitals for All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) related injuries. The industry likes to say that it is not the ATV that is causing the accidents and it is, in fact, the fault of the driver. 666 deaths from ATV accidents were reported in 2005 and the CPSC believes this number could reach well over 800. 95,000 Polaris ATVs were recalled because of problems in their control panels which could cause them to catch fire. Out of 33 sports, ATV riding has the largest risk of hospitalization.
Injuries from ATV accidents are more serious than most recreational injuries. The CPSC reported that only 2 percent of injuries from other consumer products result in hospitalization compared to the 9 percent that result in hospitalization from ATV accidents.Most deaths from ATV accidents are related to head injuries. Some nonfatal but serious injuries include abdominal injuries, spinal and head trauma and multiple trauma. Extremity and clavicle fractures, lacerations and abrasions are some of the less serious injuries that can result from ATV accidents. Victims of ATV accidents can suffer from both short and long term disabilities.
A party who suffers personal injuries in an accident caused by the fault of another could expect to collect monies for past and future medical care and treatment, past and future loss of income, damages related to permanent disabilities, loss of life's activities and where appropriate, a separate claim could result for loss of consortium for the spouse.
After being in an ATV accident, you should speak with an attorney familiar with these types of claims at the earliest possible moment to assist you in developing your case. An experienced personal injury attorney can explore various theories of liability which may involve multiple parties. Additionally, speaking with an experienced accident lawyer can help you to maximize the value of your case which could result in your getting more money for your case.
Attorney Richard Hastings, for the past two and one half decades, has been helping injured clients and families collect millions of dollars in cases ranging from motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, to medical malpractice. He is the founder of Selectcounsel, LLC, a free service that helps you find one of the best lawyers in your area and is the author of the books "How To Find A Great Lawyer" and "Understanding And Improving The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case"
Injuries from ATV accidents are more serious than most recreational injuries. The CPSC reported that only 2 percent of injuries from other consumer products result in hospitalization compared to the 9 percent that result in hospitalization from ATV accidents.Most deaths from ATV accidents are related to head injuries. Some nonfatal but serious injuries include abdominal injuries, spinal and head trauma and multiple trauma. Extremity and clavicle fractures, lacerations and abrasions are some of the less serious injuries that can result from ATV accidents. Victims of ATV accidents can suffer from both short and long term disabilities.
A party who suffers personal injuries in an accident caused by the fault of another could expect to collect monies for past and future medical care and treatment, past and future loss of income, damages related to permanent disabilities, loss of life's activities and where appropriate, a separate claim could result for loss of consortium for the spouse.
After being in an ATV accident, you should speak with an attorney familiar with these types of claims at the earliest possible moment to assist you in developing your case. An experienced personal injury attorney can explore various theories of liability which may involve multiple parties. Additionally, speaking with an experienced accident lawyer can help you to maximize the value of your case which could result in your getting more money for your case.
Attorney Richard Hastings, for the past two and one half decades, has been helping injured clients and families collect millions of dollars in cases ranging from motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, to medical malpractice. He is the founder of Selectcounsel, LLC, a free service that helps you find one of the best lawyers in your area and is the author of the books "How To Find A Great Lawyer" and "Understanding And Improving The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case"
Friday, August 7, 2009
Rollover Accidents: How They Happen and What To Do
There are 280,000 rollover accidents yearly. More than 10,000 people a year die in these motor vehicle accidents. A rollover happens when a vehicle flips onto its side or roof. While all vehicles can roll over, Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), light trucks and minivans are more likely to be involved in this kind of motor vehicle crash.
SUVs are particularly susceptible to rollovers because they have a high center of gravity. Adding to the tendency to roll over, is the typically narrow width between the left and right wheels and raised height of the vehicle to accommodate four-wheel drive. This all combines into reduced stability. This stability is decreased even further when passengers or heavy cargo are loaded into the SUV.
Light trucks with four-wheel drive have reduced steering capacity to negotiate sharp curves or corners, while minivans with raised suspension that carry several passengers are also more likely to roll over.
A rollover can be either "tripped" or "un-tripped". A tripped rollover occurs when a vehicle is sliding sideways, most often because of cornering too sharply while traveling at too high a speed, and the tires hit a curb, slide across uneven pavement surfaces, dig into soft soil, hit a guardrail or bump into a snow bank. Another scenario for a rollover is where a vehicle is traveling at a high rate of speed and one side of the vehicle rides up against an object, such as a guardrail. The third kind of rollover is when a vehicle is attempting to drive down a slope so steep the vehicle cannot remain upright.
Tripped rollovers account for 95 percent of rollover accidents.
The remaining 5 percent of rollover accidents are un-tripped. Un-tripped rollover accidents are usually caused when a vehicle swerves to avoid a collision at high speed.
Speed, together with alcohol, is a large factor in fatal rollovers. Seventy-five percent of fatal rollover crashes are attributed to speeds higher than 55 miles per hour on rural roads on weekend nights. Research indicates driver distraction may be responsible for fatal single vehicle rollover crashes as, at the time of the accidents, most drivers were driving under favorable conditions.
Approximately 15 percent of rollover crashes involved a collision with another vehicle. A side impact collision is most likely to cause a rollover.
Unlike front, rear and side collisions, a rollover crushes the roof which often times cause severe head injuries for occupants who are restrained inside the vehicle. Seventy-five percent of occupants who died in rollover collisions are ejected outside the vehicle through broken windows, windshields and doors.
If you, or a loved one, were an occupant of a vehicle involved in a rollover crash, it is advisable to contact an attorney experienced with rollover accidents to obtain legal advice.
Attorney Richard Hastings, for the past two and one half decades, has been helping injured clients and families collect millions of dollars in losses ranging from motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, to medical malpractice. He is the founder of Selectcounsel, LLC, a free service that helps you find one of the best lawyers in your area and is the author of the books "How To Find A Great Lawyer" and "Understanding And Improving The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case."
SUVs are particularly susceptible to rollovers because they have a high center of gravity. Adding to the tendency to roll over, is the typically narrow width between the left and right wheels and raised height of the vehicle to accommodate four-wheel drive. This all combines into reduced stability. This stability is decreased even further when passengers or heavy cargo are loaded into the SUV.
Light trucks with four-wheel drive have reduced steering capacity to negotiate sharp curves or corners, while minivans with raised suspension that carry several passengers are also more likely to roll over.
A rollover can be either "tripped" or "un-tripped". A tripped rollover occurs when a vehicle is sliding sideways, most often because of cornering too sharply while traveling at too high a speed, and the tires hit a curb, slide across uneven pavement surfaces, dig into soft soil, hit a guardrail or bump into a snow bank. Another scenario for a rollover is where a vehicle is traveling at a high rate of speed and one side of the vehicle rides up against an object, such as a guardrail. The third kind of rollover is when a vehicle is attempting to drive down a slope so steep the vehicle cannot remain upright.
Tripped rollovers account for 95 percent of rollover accidents.
The remaining 5 percent of rollover accidents are un-tripped. Un-tripped rollover accidents are usually caused when a vehicle swerves to avoid a collision at high speed.
Speed, together with alcohol, is a large factor in fatal rollovers. Seventy-five percent of fatal rollover crashes are attributed to speeds higher than 55 miles per hour on rural roads on weekend nights. Research indicates driver distraction may be responsible for fatal single vehicle rollover crashes as, at the time of the accidents, most drivers were driving under favorable conditions.
Approximately 15 percent of rollover crashes involved a collision with another vehicle. A side impact collision is most likely to cause a rollover.
Unlike front, rear and side collisions, a rollover crushes the roof which often times cause severe head injuries for occupants who are restrained inside the vehicle. Seventy-five percent of occupants who died in rollover collisions are ejected outside the vehicle through broken windows, windshields and doors.
If you, or a loved one, were an occupant of a vehicle involved in a rollover crash, it is advisable to contact an attorney experienced with rollover accidents to obtain legal advice.
Attorney Richard Hastings, for the past two and one half decades, has been helping injured clients and families collect millions of dollars in losses ranging from motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, to medical malpractice. He is the founder of Selectcounsel, LLC, a free service that helps you find one of the best lawyers in your area and is the author of the books "How To Find A Great Lawyer" and "Understanding And Improving The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case."
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Campsite Accidents: Who Can You Look To For Your Damages
With the current economic state, many families are camping rather than taking more expensive vacations this summer. An estimated 11,000,000 Americans camp yearly. Camping has a special appeal with natural vistas and outdoor activities.
Camping brings visions of trail hikes, canoeing, swimming, lazing on the beach, toasting marshmallows over the campfire and having a good time with family and friends.
As ideal as camping sounds, there are hazards, some of which can cause personal injuries or damage and loss to personal property.
Many campsites are equipped with electrical services. If these services are outdated or in poor condition, the possibility of an electrical fire exists. These electrical accidents can form the basis of a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Campsite bathrooms and showers pose a slip and fall risk. Tile floors which are not kept reasonably clean and dry are potentially dangerous.
Swimming pools can be the scene of happy children playing while parents relax in poolside chairs. The pool can also be the backdrop to the common occurrence of slip and fall accidents because of a treacherously wet and slippery pool deck.
There may be more than chlorine lurking in pool water. Parasites in the water can cause severe stomach cramps and illness.
Diving into a shallow pool risks a tragic and often life-long injury to the spine.
At the beach, buried glass or other sharp objects can cause serious injuries. The same is applicable for any open playing fields.
Many campgrounds offer playgrounds for small children. Fractures are a frequent injury suffered by children falling off sometimes defective playground apparatus.
Family-oriented campgrounds often have a BBQ, or some other food, celebration and invite all the campers. Food that has spoiled from lack of refrigeration can cause salmonella, which, in some cases, is a very serious illness.
Campground operators carry a heavy liability burden. This means they are responsible for their acts and omissions. For instance, if they do not have warning signs posted that diving in the pool is prohibited or if they have permitted the electrical services to deteriorate to a hazardous state.
It is not only campground operators who have obligations and responsibilities; so do your fellow campers. If other campers cause you injury, damage or loss, you may have the right to seek compensation.
An example is a camper who brings an aggressive or vicious dog into the campground and lets it run loose or it escapes from his or her campsite. If that dog were to bite a person or, even another dog, the owner would have responsibility for injuries suffered by others.
Another situation may be where a camper builds their fire too high and the surrounding vegetation catches fire. If that fire were to consume personal property, such as tents, vehicles, that person would be liable for their actions.
While everyone expects their vacations to be great fun and to go home with special memories of the trip, sometimes campsite accidents happen that result in serious injuries or death.
If you, or a loved one, have experienced a campsite accident which resulted in injuries, damage or loss, an attorney experienced in personal injuries and civil litigation will provide you with important legal advice.
Camping brings visions of trail hikes, canoeing, swimming, lazing on the beach, toasting marshmallows over the campfire and having a good time with family and friends.
As ideal as camping sounds, there are hazards, some of which can cause personal injuries or damage and loss to personal property.
Many campsites are equipped with electrical services. If these services are outdated or in poor condition, the possibility of an electrical fire exists. These electrical accidents can form the basis of a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Campsite bathrooms and showers pose a slip and fall risk. Tile floors which are not kept reasonably clean and dry are potentially dangerous.
Swimming pools can be the scene of happy children playing while parents relax in poolside chairs. The pool can also be the backdrop to the common occurrence of slip and fall accidents because of a treacherously wet and slippery pool deck.
There may be more than chlorine lurking in pool water. Parasites in the water can cause severe stomach cramps and illness.
Diving into a shallow pool risks a tragic and often life-long injury to the spine.
At the beach, buried glass or other sharp objects can cause serious injuries. The same is applicable for any open playing fields.
Many campgrounds offer playgrounds for small children. Fractures are a frequent injury suffered by children falling off sometimes defective playground apparatus.
Family-oriented campgrounds often have a BBQ, or some other food, celebration and invite all the campers. Food that has spoiled from lack of refrigeration can cause salmonella, which, in some cases, is a very serious illness.
Campground operators carry a heavy liability burden. This means they are responsible for their acts and omissions. For instance, if they do not have warning signs posted that diving in the pool is prohibited or if they have permitted the electrical services to deteriorate to a hazardous state.
It is not only campground operators who have obligations and responsibilities; so do your fellow campers. If other campers cause you injury, damage or loss, you may have the right to seek compensation.
An example is a camper who brings an aggressive or vicious dog into the campground and lets it run loose or it escapes from his or her campsite. If that dog were to bite a person or, even another dog, the owner would have responsibility for injuries suffered by others.
Another situation may be where a camper builds their fire too high and the surrounding vegetation catches fire. If that fire were to consume personal property, such as tents, vehicles, that person would be liable for their actions.
While everyone expects their vacations to be great fun and to go home with special memories of the trip, sometimes campsite accidents happen that result in serious injuries or death.
If you, or a loved one, have experienced a campsite accident which resulted in injuries, damage or loss, an attorney experienced in personal injuries and civil litigation will provide you with important legal advice.
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