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  • Four Things Restaurant Owners Need to Know About Slip-and-Fall Accidents

    The last thing any restaurant owner wants to have happen is for a customer, vendor, or other guest in their place of business to experience a slip-and-fall accident while on the premises. Spills go hand-in-hand with owning and operating a restaurant, so constant vigilance is important in order to safeguard your investment. Certain safeguards are simply a matter of common sense, such as having janitorial duties involving mopping floors performed during hours when the business is closed.
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  • Tips For Facing Your First Injury Settlement Negotiations

    When you're in the midst of negotiations to settle your personal injury case, the whole process can feel like a bit of a whirlwind. Negotiation usually starts shortly after the case is filed, and the process can be a little bit overwhelming at first. If you've never negotiated with an insurance company for settlements, it's in your best interest to work directly with a personal injury attorney for the settlement. However, here are some things you might want to know in advance to make the process less intimidating.
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  • Personal Injury Cases: 4 Financial Impacts For Newspaper Delivery Workers

    Delivering the newspaper is a traditional job that has evolved over the years as newspapers change, grow, and reach all different types of customers. If you're a newspaper delivery worker, then you know how important mobility is to properly bring newspaper from home to home. If you've been involved in a personal injury, then your ability to complete your job may be hindered. If someone else is liable for your case, then it is likely that you will seek compensation for the damages that were caused.
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  • Received A Check In The Mail After Your Car Accident? 3 Reasons You Shouldn't Cash It

    If you were in an auto accident and received a small check in the mail from the other party's insurance company as compensation for your injuries, it may tempt you to take the money to avoid going through a traditional accident claim. One of the most important things you shouldn't do is cash the check and agree to any terms the insurer or its adjuster offer you. You may lose your ability to receive any medical care you need now and in the future.
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  • Professional Baseball Game Spectator Injuries: 4 Factors That May Impact Your Case

    Attending a professional baseball game is often a memorable experience. That experience can be hindered if you find yourself injured at a game. If you were injured, a lawyer can help represent your case and try to reach a settlement for both physical and emotional damages. As the case and evidence is built, there are four factors that can impact the result. By understanding these different factors, you can work with an attorney to build the best case possible.
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  • Hit By An Uninsured Or Under-Insured Motorist? Check Out These Three Tips For Compensation

    Being in a car accident is never fun, but if you are hit by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, the experience is even more harrowing. If you have recently been in a car accident and the other driver wasn't insured or didn't have enough insurance to cover your expenses, that can be scary and potentially expensive. Luckily, there are a few different avenues you can take to try to get compensation for your auto repair and medical bills.
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  • What Every Consumer Should Know About Defective Product Injury Claims

    Of the many types of personal injury cases, defective product claims can be among the most complex and unpredictable. A design flaw in a product can be a serious concern, particularly if the flaw is widespread. That can mean many people affected throughout the country. If you've been injured as a result of a product defect, the first place to start is a personal injury lawyer. He or she can help you evaluate the scale of the case and determine how you should proceed.
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  • Settling A Personal Injury Claim? How Your Future Medical Expenses Are Calculated

    When you are involved in a personal injury accident, you are entitled to compensation for a variety of factors. Some of these factors are easy to calculate, such as compensation for the time you missed from work due to your injuries and the amount you currently owe in medical expenses as a result of the accident. Other factors, such as pain and suffering and future medical expenses, are not so easy to calculate.
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  • Involved In A Tractor Trailer Accident? Who Should You Sue?

    If you have been involved in a tractor trailer accident, you may be injured and nervous about what happens next. If the tractor trailer was the cause of the accident, or has some fault in it, you can file a personal injury claim to recover money for your medical expenses, pain and suffering and permanent injuries. However, who you file the claim against varies based on the cause of the accident. Here are four common reasons for tractor trailer accidents and who would be at fault in each circumstance.
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