In order to prove a slip and fall claim, you will likely need to show that the property owner was negligent regarding their duty to maintain the safety of their property. A successful slip and fall claim may show: The property owner (or other liable parties) created or knew about a physical hazard or dangerous …
Dogs’ mouths are home to numerous strains of bacteria, many of which can complicate a dog bite wound. When it comes to what diseases are caused by dog bites, each type of bacteria can cause a variety of infections when they enter the human body, such as the following: Cellulitis Meningitis Rabies Lymphangitis Endocarditis Tetanus …
Liability is determined in a ridesharing accident by confirming: Whether the rideshare driver caused the accident Whether the rideshare driver was actively using the ridesharing app when they got into the accident Whether other parties were involved in or contributed to the cause of the accident It is important to conduct a proper investigation to …
While every case is different, the causes of truck accidents are often negligence or recklessness on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company, the auto part manufacturer, or the maintenance contractor. Each of these potentially liable parties is discussed in more detail below. The Causes of Truck Accidents According to data gathered by …
If you were involved in an accident caused by lane splitting, the fault for the collision belongs to the negligent driver. In most states across the country, lane splitting is illegal, which might result in each involved vehicle and motorcycle driver bearing partial responsibility for the accident. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data defines …
In the vast majority—approximately two thirds—of multiple-vehicle motorcycle accidents, the accident was caused by the vehicle driver violating the motorcycle driver’s right-of-way, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data. Identifying the main reason for motorcycle accidents and the cause of the accident you were involved in may help you prove your potential right …