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Filing a Personal Injury Claim After getting into a serious accident at work, while on the road, or even when walking around outside, you may have hopes of filing a lawsuit against the person or people that are responsible for those injuries. While some cases are serious enough to require taking legal action, not all situations are the same. Below, we outline the elements of a personal injury claim. The Elements of Personal Injury...

Injuries on Someone Else’s Property While an accident can happen anywhere, some will happen on property that belongs to private owners. Those that have been injured while on private property often wonder if it is possible for them to file a lawsuit because of the damages they have dealt with. Medical insurance companies cover some of the expenses when a person is injured and needs treatment, but these companies usually do not cover the full...

Commercial Truck Accidents Commercial truck accidents are devastating to those involved and can increase the likelihood of serious injury or death of the driver or passengers in the incident. The factors surrounding these serious truck accidents are important and can help lead to the success of your personal injury lawsuit. During a free legal consultation, we can learn the specifics of your case in order to present the strongest case for you. Our job is...

Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries The damages that incur with catastrophic injuries are greater than the personal injuries that usually occur with any type of accident. The compensation possible for these serious injuries may be higher, too. The Law Offices of Richard A. Stoloff knows what awards you may receive, how to plan ahead and to make sure that the bills you have receive necessary payment quickly. Causes of Catastrophic Injuries Catastrophic injuries occur without warning...

Personal Injury Overview Damages are the amount of compensation that you receive after someone else’s negligence causes you to suffer an injury. There are many factors, both economic and non-economic, to consider when calculating the value of a personal injury case. Additionally, an amount that works for one case may not appropriately cover the damages of another one. Payable Damages in a Hamilton Personal Injury Case It is normal to question which costs are...

Teen Drivers Do you have a new teenage driver? Have you properly instructed them about driving safety? It’s normal for all parents to be worried when their youngster is first learning how to drive. On top of safety concerns, parents must also assume all legal and financial liability for children who are on the road. Below we’ll discuss the details and statistics behind teenage driving trends and talk about the legal liability parents assume. Facts...

Brain Injury Statistics The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that an overwhelming 1.5 million individuals throughout the nation will suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. Among those, over 85,000 will have long-term disabilities as a result. What are traumatic brain injuries and what causes them? Continue reading for these answers and more. FAQs About Traumatic Brain Injuries A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, happens when the brain gets injured. A person may begin...

Wrongful Death Statistics The National Safety Council estimates that preventable injuries are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) confirms this fact and further explain how unintentional injuries took the lives of over 161,374 individuals throughout 2016. What is wrongful death, and what are the most common causes? When an unintentional injury causes death, does the family have any legal recourse? Read on to find out. What is...

Motorcycle Crash Statistics Motorcycle owners are not are not necessarily in accidents more often than car owners. But according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle owners are actually 35 times more likely than car owners to be involved in a fatal accident. While someone in a passenger car has airbags and is protected by the car itself, a motorcycle rider does not, and being thrown from a bike puts you at deadly...

Most people are familiar with the term “product defect” or “defective product” in the context of filing a lawsuit after a product causes a personal injury. Generally, people recognize that products should behave or operate in the manner in which they are designed to be used, and that an action by that product that is unlike anything it was designed to do can cause injury. A cigarette lighter exploding when sparked or an airbag deploying...