Author Archives: Charlie Gillette
Can Failing To Wear A Seat Belt Affect My Personal Injury Case?
Seat belts have been proven to save lives when used correctly by drivers and passengers in a moving vehicle. Despite the statistics, there are many people who do not regularly buckle up when driving or riding in a car. Most states in the U.S. have traffic laws that require drivers and passengers to use… Read More »
Taking Reasonable Steps To Avoid Making Injuries Worse
It is generally accepted under the law that a person is liable for the injuries caused to another, even though the other person had a pre-existing condition that made the injuries worse than if a different, healthier person had suffered the same injuries. This is referred to as the “eggshell skull” rule, and it… Read More »
Employer Liability For Negligent Hiring
In personal injury cases involving an injury caused by a person who is working at the time of the injury, the employer may sometimes be found liable for the employee’s conduct that causes injury to a third party. Employers can be held liable for the actions of their employees based on several different legal… Read More »
Liability Questions With Self-Autonomous Cars
Uber, the ridesharing company, recently announced that it is set to introduce the first self-driving fleet of cars for customers to hail as part of Uber’s offered services. The service will be introduced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and because of state law, the vehicles will require a licensed driver behind the wheel to supervise the… Read More »
Attractive Nuisance And Injuries To Children
Property owners are sometimes surprised to learn that they may be responsible for the injuries sustained by trespassers who go onto their property uninvited. While a property owner does not owe trespassers a duty to keep the premises safe, the property owner does owe a duty to trespassers, especially children, a duty to keep… Read More »
Liability For Serving Alcohol
Drunk driving is a national problem that often results in criminal charges, personal injury and/or death. People who are injured in car accidents with drunk drivers are often left with extensive medical bills and other financial losses that sometimes exceed insurance coverage. In order to receive the compensation deserved, the injured person may sometimes… Read More »
Family Members And Compensation For Elder Abuse
Elder abuse at the hand of caregivers is an unfortunate occurrence in many nursing homes in Florida and Georgia. Fortunately, the laws in these states provide a way for an abused or neglected elderly person to seek compensation, including punitive damages, against the perpetrator of the abuse. Sometimes, the elderly person may have a… Read More »
Getting Paid After A Successful Claim For Compensation
When filing a personal injury claim in court against multiple defendants it is not always guaranteed that all the defendants will pay the award ordered by the jury. A defendant may fail to pay for many reasons including an inability to pay. Where there are multiple defendants, the law, in some states, allows the… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Elder Abuse
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home may not be an easy one, although it may be the best decision depending on the sort of care the person needs. In addition to medical assistance, most people who go to nursing homes do so to receive daily assistance with tasks such… Read More »
Is Anyone Required To Lend A Helping Hand In An Emergency?
Stepping up or getting involved when you see someone in danger may seem like the right thing to do to you, but it is not always something that everybody else desires. If you are the one in danger or injured and in a position where you cannot help yourself, you may want another person… Read More »
