Almost every personal injury lawyer asks prospective clients to sign a contingency fee agreement. That guarantees payment to the consulted lawyer of a designated portion of the client’s awarded compensation. What else does the client agree to by providing his or her signature?

When an accident creates a dispute between 2 parties, there are 2 possible means of resolution. One method for the resolution of that dispute involves efforts to reach a settlement.

Someone that has filed a personal injury claim becomes a claimant. Claimants try to negotiate a settlement with the responsible party, or that party’s insurance company. If a claimant’s efforts failed to lead to an agreement, then those efforts might get directed at the initiation of a lawsuit.

Small children have not learned about the dangers posed by electricity. A day care facility should take steps to keep its toddlers away from any electrical outlet or lighting fixture. A toy maker should make certain that battery-powered toys are safe.

If an injured accident victim must deal with a long recovery, that usually means spending many weeks away from the workplace. The absence of a salary could lead to a pile up of unpaid bills. After the awarding of a deserved compensation package, the recovered victim could start to hear from bill collectors.

Someone that has been negligent has carried out actions that demonstrated a careless and neglectful attitude. The knowledge that someone was careless can serve as a clue that the same individual might be charged with negligence. Still, it is necessary to offer further evidence, in order to make a personal injury claim.

Every good manufacturer works to control the quality of the products that come out of that plant. Still, there are times when some mistake escapes the notice of those in the quality control division. Some mistakes can cause harm to the consumer that buys and uses the defective product.

At one time, not a single car had a seat belt. Then, as the number of people dying in accidents increased, the government passed a law that required installation of seat belts in all the vehicles that travel on public roads. Later, it also passed laws that pertained to the manufacture and sale of a... Read More