Traumatic injuries are the second leading cause of lower extremity amputations in the United States. Many of these injuries are the result of automobile accidents. A lower extremity amputation is a life-altering, emotional, financially devastating event and if you’ve lost a limb due to the negligence of another driver, you deserve compensation. How much compensation are you entitled to? Read on to find out.
Medical Expenses
When calculating your medical expenses for a lower extremity amputation, there’s more to take into account than you may at first realize.…
Winter brings a higher risk of premises liability cases with it for business owners. It’s just a fact of doing business. From increased hazards from ice and snow, to dangers from crowds that resemble angry mobs during the Black Friday shopping frenzy, there are a lot of ways a person can get injured when out and about in the world this time of year. You are at increased risk during the holiday and winter months if you are a business owner.…
Wrongful death can happen in a variety situations, a variety of different ways. If you have had a spouse or child pass due to the negligent actions of another person, you might be able to file a wrongful death suit. Before you file, there are a few things that you should know about wrongful death suits.
What Constitutes a Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death is a death that is caused by improper conduct by a person, a group of people or a corporative entity.…
Pedestrian accidents are reportedly the most serious traffic incidents occurring in Las Vegas. Las Vegas pedestrian accident attorneys are all in accord that based on the cases they have litigated, the seriousness of pedestrian injuries generally depend on how fast the car was being driven when the vehicle and pedestrian collision occurred. Pedestrian Injuries Following Accident The aftermath of a pedestrian and vehicle impact generally leaves the pedestrian with torn cartilage and tendons, fractures of the kneecap, fibula and tibia bones of the lower leg as well as the femur bone in the upper leg.…
