Tag Archive for: negligence

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What does a victim of a slip and fall accident need to show to win a lawsuit in Iowa?

Iowa City, IA - Slip and fall cases are legal actions taken against a property or business owner for allowing unsafe conditions to injure guests. As a general rule, the defendant in these actions will be liable for the person’s damages if…
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What steps are required to file a slip and fall case in Florida?

Boca Raton, FL - One of the most common types of personal injury cases is when someone falls and gets hurt due to property that is not properly maintained. An accident victim needs to ensure that they can meet certain requirements to bring the…
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How does FMCSA “hours of service” impact damage awards in Texas trucking accidents?

Texas – December 30, 2020 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), commercial truck crashes differ from other crashes because: They are more likely to cause lane…
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How is negligence addressed in Longview Texas truck accident lawsuits?

Texas - December 30, 2020 Successful damage awards to cover personal injury loss and property damage after a truck accident are dependent on proving negligence of parties that may have contributed to the accident.  If a driver, trucking…
Proving Negligence in a Slip and Fall Accident in Texas
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Proving Negligence in a Slip and Fall Accident in Kendall, Florida

When a person slips and falls on public or private property in Kendall, FL, there is a chance they may be entitled to recover compensation from the property owner/operator for the injuries they suffered. There are generally two ways for a slip…
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Iowa accident victims can receiving varying amounts of non-economic damages

Des Moines, IA - Accidents are often a large inconvenience and a source of serious injuries that can affect someone’s career and livelihood. Victims should always contact their insurance company and file a claim related to their losses, however…
What happens if an individual is involved in a car accident while on the job?
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Indiana’s negligence law may stop drivers who are partially at fault from collecting damages

Indianapolis, IN - If someone needs legal help after a motor vehicle accident, there are a number of different things that their attorney will do on their behalf. The most important goal is to file a civil case and win the lawsuit, even if an…
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Iowa drivers have a duty of care to not harm others on the roads

Cedar Rapids, IA - When accidents result in legal action, the victim is actually filing a negligence case against the defendant person or business in most cases. In order to prevail in the lawsuit, the plaintiff needs to establish all four elements…
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Baton Rouge motorcyclist dies on a highway for unknown reasons

In some situations, a driver may die on the roads for unknown reasons. Depending on the results of the investigation and available evidence, it may still be possible to bring a lawsuit against the entity or person responsible.  A motorcycle…
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Cedar Rapids driver dies in a car fire after driving off of a local highway

If a car accident creates enough force to cause a fire, the vehicle becomes a very dangerous environment for anyone trapped inside. Unfortunately, these kinds of situations are likely to result in fatalities.  Police responded to a fatal…
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Jackson Mississippi crash leaves several injured drivers and investigators confused

An exact cause of an accident or determining fault can be extremely difficult at times. The civil law has adapted to allow injured people to file cases even if fault is not clear. An accident that involved several vehicles in Jackson, Mississippi…
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Two people were flown to a Pittsburgh hospital following a head-on crash involving a Jefferson Hills Police vehicle.

A bad rollover crash involving a Jefferson Hills Police Officer resulted in roadway detours on Wednesday morning near Pittsburgh.  Jefferson Hills Police Chief Gene Roach reported that the officer was traveling Northbound and the other driver…
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Las Vegas drivers were injured after their vehicles crashed at an intersection

A car crash that caused a vehicle to roll over was still under investigation in Las Vegas at the time of a news report.  Two cars crash at a north Las Vegas intersection An officer with the Las Vegas Police Department initially responded…
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Did failure to wear a helmet impact a fatal motorcycle accident in Annapolis Maryland?

A 52-year-old Pasadena woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Saturday that occurred shortly before noon at West Street and Hudson Street in Annapolis. Mary Rosela, 52, was driving a 2020 Harley Davidson motorcycle. According to a police…
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Florida turnpike accident damages several cars near West Palm Beach

Accidents on the turnpike are often devastating due to the possibility of severe damage. There may be many injuries tied to the same crash. It can be difficult to figure out exactly who is at fault for these kinds of collisions, however Florida’s…
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Jackson Mississippi collision results in five hospitalizations and one death

Accidents that injure several different people can get confusing when fault is divided between a number of different parties.  Local law enforcement in Jackson, Mississippi was in the process of investigating a car accident that injured…