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Over 10,000 Michigan residents were forced to evacuate after both the Edenville and Sanford Dam breached, due to several days of heavy rain. Downtown Midland County and surrounding communities are now submerged under major flood waters.
Parking lots can be chaotic with people driving around looking for the perfect spot, pedestrians coming and going, and drivers pulling into an empty space or reversing out to leave. There is usually a lot going on in a relatively small space, which is why parking lot accidents are so common.
“Wrongful death” occurs when a person dies due to the carelessness, negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct of another person. Its effects can be devastating to the family of the deceased, who often feel intense grief at the loss of their loved one. The enormous emotional toll of the death of a loved one hits right away, but the financial impact of a wrongful death is not always readily apparent.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused both state-mandated shutdowns and voluntary decisions for businesses to close their doors. To protect against these types of unforeseen disruptions, business owners purchase Business Interruption Insurance. However, insurance companies are doing everything they can to deny policyholders coverage under these claims.
If you slip and fall on a sidewalk, who is liable for your injuries? Before you can answer this question, you need to first identify who owns the sidewalk. Legal responsibility hinges on the status of the sidewalk in question, local laws and the availability of certain defenses. Private v. Public Sidewalks Sidewalks can be […]
All personal injury claims, including wrongful death cases, have inherent time limits for when they must be filed. These time limits are called “statutes of limitations.” If you fail to file your claim within the statute of limitations period, you may forever be barred from suing for compensation. Each state has its own statute of […]
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), according to the McGill Pain Index, is one of the greatest chronic pains a person can experience. CRPS is an uncommon source of chronic pain that generally affects the limbs. Beyond the pain of living with CRPS is the fear and frustration of dealing with a disabling and poorly understood condition. This medical condition interferes with your ability to live life on your terms.
Even if the case does not settle, the law stipulates that out-of-pocket expenses are the responsibility of the client. This is because it is not economically feasible for law firms to pay for all the costs specifically associated with a case without the assurance that they will receive attorney fees. Your lawyer might ask you to assist in certain costs as they are incurred. Costs related to your case for which you might be responsible include:
One of the most important things to know about making an Orange County personal injury claim is that no insurance company is on your side. And no matter how personable your claims adjuster is, he is still works for the insurance company, while a personal injury attorney works for you.
