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Fire accidents are among the most significant contributors to industrial and domestic-related fatalities in the United States. Approximately 4,500 burn victims lose their lives  as a result of their injuries every year. Older people and young children are more vulnerable to burn injuries because their skin is more sensitive and delicate. Burn injuries can happen in virtually any type of setting – from portable stoves in homes, to workplace irregularities and defective products. Moreover, burn injuries can be extremely painful, and depending upon the severity of the injuries, it can take a long time for the victim to recover. If you or a loved one has suffered burn injuries due to the carelessness or negligence of another person, then you’re well within your rights to claim compensation for your damages. Here are a few things you should know about burn injury claims. Who Can File a Burn Injury Claim? As we’ve already mentioned, anyone who has suffered burn injuries du...

Any type of accident can result in considerable damage and serious injuries. However, road accidents can be much worse. According to the FHA, there are a staggering 137.5 million trucks registered in the United States , with the majority being in Texas and California. This means that residents in Houston and Richmond face a higher risk of being involved in a truck accident. If you’re hurt in a truck accident, there are several things to be done immediately. Here they are: Call 911 Reporting an accident to the police immediately should be rule of thumb for everyone – if it’s a minor accident. This is what they’re there for. The police will arrive on the site and take control of the scene. This involves ensuring that any injured paramedics get the timely medical attention they require and investigating the crash thoroughly. They will take statements from both the parties involved and the witnesses. The police report can act as vital evidence if you opt to file for a personal inj...

Auto accidents involving pedestrians can have devastating consequences. Unlike drivers, who’re protected by seatbelts, airbags and the metal shell of their vehicles, pedestrians don’t have any armor, which is why they often sustain severe or even fatal injuries when they’re involved in motor vehicle collisions. According to the CDC, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely  than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.   Fortunately, there are personal injury laws that help pedestrians who have been injured, in an accident caused by the negligence of others, to receive financial compensation for the damages sustained. But what do you do when an auto accident is caused by a pedestrian? Pedestrians Can Be At Fault in an Auto Accident In the United States, the first lesson taught in driver safety classes is “the pedestrian always has the right of way”. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that just like other road users, pedestrians can also be a...

If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, determining liability can be quite stressful and complicated. However, it’s a vital step in securing compensation if you believe that the accident was caused by someone else’s mistake or negligence. While you may be 100% certain that you were not at fault during the accident, insurance companies need more than just word to pay out the compensation you deserve. When you’re involved in an auto accident, and you believe that it was caused by someone else’s negligence, your best chance of determining liability and securing compensation is to enlist the help of an experienced and reputable car accident lawyer . Your lawyer will help you determine the liability of the other party through: Proving Negligence Unless the car accident was caused by a person intentionally, negligence is the legal term used to define when a person fails to perform a certain duty of care and thereby, causes injury or damage to another. When drivers take ...