Workplace injuries are a common occurrence. The latest statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confirm that there were nearly 2.9 million reported nonfatal injuries and illnesses in the most current study. During that same timeframe, there were 5,190 fatal workplace injuries. Most employers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York […]
Each year, more than eight (8) million people receive emergency room treatment for injuries sustained from slip-and-fall accidents. For older adults, the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention confirm that slip-and-fall accidents are the #1 cause of unintentional deaths in the U.S. Common injuries sustained from slip-and-fall injuries include traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal […]
Simply speaking, you’re entitled to seek compensation for personal injury if you’ve been accidentally hurt or injured by someone else’s negligence or failure to practice reasonable care. While the term “reasonable care” can vary on a case-by-case basis, the overriding rule is that the injury must be proven to be the result of the defendant’s […]
Table of ContentsWhat are the most common causes of medical malpractice cases?How is the value of my medical malpractice case determined?Real-life case results What are the most common causes of medical malpractice cases? Surgical errors During the more than 234 million surgeries each year in the U.S., there are more than 4,000 preventable errors. Misdiagnosis […]
Even though they’re “man’s best friend” and bring much joy to our lives, dogs are unpredictable and can bite anyone at any time. Here in the U.S., over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and about 800,000 of those require medical attention. Dog bites are especially dangerous because, in addition to the […]
From the minor fender benders to the tragic accidents that result in fatalities, car accidents often launch periods filled with confusion and uncertainty due to medical bills, emotional distress and lost wages. However, very few cases involving car accidents go to court. Rather, most are settled out of court for a host of reasons, including […]
Factors play a huge role in valuing settlement offers. Check out what factors tend to drive motorcycle accident settlement values. Table of ContentsCASE 1: MOTORCYCLE RIDE CUT SHORTCASE 2: MOTORCYCLE RIDER HIT BY TRUCKCASE 3: CUSTOM BIKE ACCIDENTCASE 4: CARELESS DRIVERCASE 5: MOTORCYCLE PUSHED INTO STOPPED CARCASE 6: STRAY CAT CAUSES MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CASE 1: […]
Table of ContentsAspects that influence knee injury settlement valuesCASE 1: Motorcycle accident knee injuryCASE 2: Slip and fall knee injury Aspects that influence knee injury settlement values The most common question for all parties in involved in a knee injury claim is – How much is the claim worth? While it is nearly impossible for […]
Table of ContentsWhat factors tend to drive motorcycle accident settlement values?Case 1: Haymond Acquires Police Video That Clears Up Questionable Statements – $150k AwardedCase 2: Overcoming a False Police Report – $325k RecoveredCase 3: HLF Investigators Work Results in Full Policy Being RecoveredCase 4: Haymond Law Firm’s Crime Scene Results In Large Rewards For MotorcyclistCase […]
How a Motorcycle Attorney Helped Friends Settle Case After Dog Causes Crash and Injuries Jim went over to his best friend’s house in Orange County, NY to lend a hand with a kitchen renovation. It was really hard work, and he was looking forward to finishing the job so he could enjoy his downtime with an […]