Product defect is a type of personal injury lawsuit that is brought against a designer or manufacturer, and in some cases the seller, of a dangerous or defective product that causes injury to the user. Product defect lawsuits differ from other types of personal injury claims, and those differences are key to how a case […]
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When you have been injured because of someone else, you may be considering a personal injury claim. In order to have a valid case, you have to be able to prove that the other party’s actions were actually the cause of your injury. The basis of a personal injury claim can be negligence, intentional wrong,
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Wrongful death claims occur when a person passes away due to the negligence or willful harm of another person or entity. Family members of the deceased in these cases may be able to file suit against the offender and claim compensation for the wrongful death. Types of Wrongful Death Claims Some of the claims the
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Like every other state, Nevada has its own prerogatives and rules for handling personal injury cases. For this reason, it is worthwhile to periodically review some of the most important things to know about Nevada’s personal injury laws. Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Unlike in some other states, Nevada has a strict two-year statute of
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As it’s a form of insurance, most employees would like to think that their workers’ compensation will be there for them if they should ever have to file a claim. However, as many of us have had to learn the hard way, having insurance isn’t always much of an assurance. Your workers’ compensation claim could
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The purpose of personal injury claims and lawsuits is twofold. It holds someone responsible for damages caused by negligence, and it makes that someone pay for those damages. Negligence claims need to prove each of those elements in order to succeed; negligence, damages, and causation. If those elements are proven to a court or mediator
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When a manufacturer produces a product, all of the potential dangers must be printed on a warning label before it can be distributed to consumers. Though the actual laws regarding manufacturer duties are broad and vary from state to state, there are two minimum duties that must be fulfilled: 1. A manufacturer is required to
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After being involved in a personal injury accident, your primary concern should be seeking medical attention. Once you have been evaluated, be sure to take plenty of pictures of your injuries. Photographs constitute a significant part of a personal injury claim. They are considered valuable evidence that can help prove the extent of your injuries, determine
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Following a motorcycle accident, there are necessary steps that you must take in order to protect yourself when it comes time to file claims. Once the accident occurs, check yourself for any injuries. Sometimes after a traumatic experience such as a traffic accident, it is common to be too shaken up to realize that you
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Everyone knows that consuming contaminated food can result in food poisoning. What is less known is how this opens the door to a possible product defect claim. This type of personal injury claim looks at products along their entire consumer chain for problems in safety. Food poisoning is defined as an illness caused by consuming
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