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What is the Meaning of Negligence in Law?

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WHAT IS THE MEANING OF NEGLIGENCE IN LAW? When considering any personal injury case, one of the tent pole words is negligence. A personal injury lawyer’s job is to proving negligence. A personal injury case will be unsuccessful without identifying negligent actions. A common question our clients ask during our first meeting is, “what is …

Things to Avoid Doing & Saying After a Car Accident

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WHAT NOT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT Most auto accidents are sudden and unexpected, which may lead to raw or unfiltered reactions from the victims involved. If you are involved in a car accident, think before you speak and act. Your statements and actions immediately following an accident may impact your legal options moving …

Most Common Construction Site Accidents & Injuries

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INCREASED RISK OF WORKPLACE INJURIES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES Construction sites are dangerous workplaces where there is an increased risk of work injuries occurring. Construction workers are constantly doing physical work, operating heavy machinery, and working in elevated areas or busy roadsides. For preventing construction site accidents, companies typically have strict safety procedures and detailed safety …

Top Causes of Rideshare Accidents

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TOP CAUSES OF RIDESHARE ACCIDENTS Ridesharing has increased in popularity over the last few years as Uber and Lyft provide convenient transportation options. These ridesharing options allow users to travel without having the stresses of driving, such as traffic, parking, or the responsibility of driving home after enjoying drinks.  Despite the decreased stress of using …

Can You Sue After Signing a Waiver?

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CAN I FILE A LAWSUIT IF I SIGNED A WAIVER? Many businesses have made waiver agreements a part of their daily customer interactions. Businesses that make signing a waiver mandatory include sports leagues, theme parks, and medical centers. Waivers contain agreements that limit a customer’s ability to file a lawsuit after an injury. While signing …

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?

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A settlement is one way to conclude a personal injury case. In a settlement, the parties involved choose to settle a case outside of court. In the final agreement, both the plaintiff and defendant usually agree to not pursue further legal action. When our clients pick-up their settlement checks from the Spear Greenfield offices, a …

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