News & Analysis as of

Bodily Injury Liability

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

How Strong Closing Arguments Help Us Win Your Personal Injury Case

As a personal injury attorney here in Colorado, I can tell you one of the most important aspects of any case is the closing argument. After all the evidence is presented, testimonies are heard, and legal points are made and...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Landowner Immunity on Oregon Trails Now Permanent

Tonkon Torp LLP on

On May 28, 2025, Governor Kotek signed SB 179 into law, to be effective January 1, 2026. SB 179 makes permanent the temporary changes made to the Oregon recreational immunity law by SB 1576 in 2024, set to sunset on January...more

Maison Law

Comprehensive Guide to Dog Bite Laws in California

Maison Law on

In California, there is a “strict liability” law in place for dog bites. This means that the owner will not be able to escape responsibility for the injuries his or her dog inflicts on people or pets. The belief that the dog...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Local Ordinances Determine Maintenance Responsibility for Michigan Property Owners

As a property owner in Michigan, you may have questions about your responsibilities related to the public sidewalk that runs in front of your home or business. If someone is injured on that sidewalk, are you liable? The...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Louisiana Appellate Court Enforces Bodily Injury Exclusion in an Errors and Omissions Policy

Wiley Rein LLP on

The Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit, has held that a bodily injury exclusion in a carrier’s errors and omissions policies barred coverage for a third-party claim by another carrier and a third-party demand by an...more

JUSTICENTER

Consequences of Not Seeking Medical Attention After a Car Accident

JUSTICENTER on

Adrenaline takes over after a car crash. People feel shaken up, but they might think they’re physically fine. They don’t feel pain, so they brush it off and go home. It might not sound like a big deal, but it actually is. ...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Traffic Accidents 101

Recovering after a traffic accident is a much more complicated process than most people understand. From determining whether your losses will exceed your PIP coverage to determining who was at fault in the collision, there...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

How Georgia SB68 Streamlines Litigation: What You Need to Know

Husch Blackwell LLP on

Georgia Senate Bill 68, signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on April 21, 2025, introduces significant changes to the state’s civil litigation landscape. Most notable is the implementation of a mandatory 90-day stay of...more

JUSTICENTER

Shoulder Injuries Caused by Car Accidents

JUSTICENTER on

Car accidents often cause shoulder injuries. These injuries may affect your ability to work, care for yourself, or move without pain. You may struggle with basic tasks or lose access to activities you once enjoyed. Certain...more

JUSTICENTER

The Emotional Impact of Car Accidents

JUSTICENTER on

Most people think of broken bones and totaled cars when they imagine a car accident. But the damage often goes deeper than what we can see. The emotional and psychological toll of a crash can be just as serious as physical...more

JUSTICENTER

Auto Accident Litigation in California: A Guide to Maximizing Compensation

JUSTICENTER on

Car accidents can be extremely expensive in terms of medical expenses, property damage, and loss of income. An auto accident can also cause overwhelming physical pain and emotional trauma. You deserve compensation for all the...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Trampoline Park Injury Attorneys

Nationwide Representation for Catastrophic Injuries at Sky Zone, Defy, and Similar Parks - Trampoline parks may appear to be family-friendly fun zones—but they are increasingly the site of serious and even life-threatening...more

JUSTICENTER

Full Coverage vs. Liability: Which Is Better?

JUSTICENTER on

If you drive a car in California, you almost certainly need insurance in some form or fashion. However, many people are confused by the terms “full coverage” and “liability-only” insurance. Learning about the difference can...more

JUSTICENTER

Safety Tips for Sharing the Road With Motorcyclists

JUSTICENTER on

Motorcycles share only a small slice of overall miles driven, but they account for a large share of traffic deaths. In 2021, over 6,200 motorcyclists lost their lives — about 15 percent of all traffic fatalities. Since...more

Maison Law

Hit-and-Run Accidents in California: Your Legal Options

Maison Law on

A wide variety of car crashes and other traffic accidents occur on California's roads each year. Common causes of accidents include actions by distracted, impaired and inexperienced drivers and vulnerable road users; adverse...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Rear-End Collisions: Why They’re Often Much Worse Than They Look

When people see a car flipped over in an accident, they often react with a shudder and assume it’s pretty serious. Similarly, if you consider what happens when two cars hit head-on, you might assume it would result in a...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury

Falls account for two-thirds of TBIs in adults over 65.  Preventing falls is therefore key to mitigating the risk of TBI. Falls can happen to anyone and can lead to tragic consequences, even where there is no visible injury....more

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &...

Good News (Finally): Tort Reform Efforts Gaining Steam Across the U.S.

On April 22, 2025, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed the Georgia Tort Reform Act, which significantly alters the playing field in personal injury cases. As discussed below, Georgia joins a small but growing list of states...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Robo-Torts?

Womble Bond Dickinson on

With humanoid robots looming in the future, look for a brand-new field of personal injury claims. The introduction of the automobile led to the most common civil lawsuit - auto accident personal injury claims....more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

7 Important Factors to Consider Before Accepting a Car Accident Insurance Settlement

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, accepting an insurance settlement will allow you to start moving on with your life. But, if you settle your claim too soon, this could prove to be a very costly mistake. There are...more

Maison Law

How Traffic Camera Evidence is Changing Accident Litigation in California

Maison Law on

The use of traffic camera evidence is increasingly changing accident cases in California. While witness testimony can be helpful, it’s not always reliable. And some witnesses may not want to testify. The emergence of traffic...more

Stark & Stark

Tragic House Fire and Explosions in Trenton, NJ: What You Need to Know

Stark & Stark on

In the early hours of Wednesday, April 30, 2025, a devastating house fire in Trenton, New Jersey, left five people injured and caused nearby evacuations after loud explosions were heard from the scene. The fire and subsequent...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

The Seven Types of Fractures Caused in Personal Injury Accidents

Personal injury accidents come in many different forms, everything from car crashes and workplace mishaps to slips, falls, and sports injuries. Many of these accidents result in bone fractures. These injuries can vary widely...more

Segal McCambridge

Going to the Dogs: New York Court of Appeals Opens Door to Animal Negligence Claims

Segal McCambridge on

New York’s Court of Appeals has overturned decades-old precedent and permitted victims of animal-related injuries to recover damages against an animal’s owner. An injured person can now pursue claims against an animal’s owner...more

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,...

Lithium-Ion Battery/Common Law Action: Faulkner County, Arkansas Circuit Court Complaint Filed Alleging Personal Injuries Due to...

Andrew Riggs (“Plaintiff”) filed an April 24th Complaint in the Faulkner County, Arkansas Circuit Court alleging personal injuries when to what is described as a 21700 lithium-ion battery exploded. See 23CV-25-965....more

172 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 7

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide