One of the scariest truths of Halloween is that it is one of the deadliest nights for pedestrians. In most cases the victims are children, so here are a few ways to reduce the risk of a child or adult being injured or killed this Halloween. Safety for Pedestrians: · If children are walking in [..]
Trick or Treat Safety Halloween is supposed to be scary with ghosts, goblins and witches not so much with your child or yourself becoming injured and visiting the emergency room. The attorneys at Gump & Faiella want you to safe safe this Halloween. In order to be sure you and your children have a safe [..]
If you get hurt in a drunk driving accident, you can use the results of any chemical tests that police conduct to build a case against the impaired motorist. But what if the at-fault driver was texting? How do you prove texting and driving? Building a strong claim against a motorist who was texting while [..]
A premises liability attorney can help you recover money damages caused by the negligence of a property owner. There are countless ways to get hurt on someone else’s property. Common issues and oversights that can result in serious injuries include: Wet floors; Malfunctioning elevators or escalators; Loose or missing railings; Uneven stairs; Unmarked thresholds; Falling [..]
When you live paycheck to paycheck it is critical to know how to prove damages after suffering an injury in a car wreck. Not a topic most people think about. Many people are more focused on their day to day lives. Often a main concern is finances and the economy in general. A decade after [..]
Pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit after the loss of a loved one is the last thing on most people’s mind. Losing a loved one is utterly devastating regardless of the cause, but when the death is unanticipated, it can be especially tragic because family members don’t get the chance to say goodbye. Although filing a lawsuit [..]
Truck accident attorneys know that, excluding foul weather and heavy congestion, highways are one of the easiest places to operate a tractor-trailer. The speed limit is constant, the roads are relatively straight, and there is plenty of room for motorists to pass 18-wheelers. Navigating a big rig off the highway, on the other hand, requires [..]
Drowsy driving can injure or kill. All motorists should avoid driving while drowsy, but those who operate large trucks need to be especially vigilant. Not only are commercial drivers more likely to be exhausted while on the road because of their demanding schedules, but they can also cause considerably more damage in the event of [..]
Few experiences can alter the course of a person’s life like an unexpected injury or wrongful death in the family. Besides the pain and emotional trauma, the expenses that follow such an event can cripple the finances of even a well-off family. Fortunately, if the injury or death was caused by the negligence of another [..]
If you get hurt in a car accident, the financial repercussions could be devastating. Depending on the severity of any injuries, you might have to miss several weeks—or months—of work. Even if you have adequate health insurance coverage, the out-of-pocket costs for medical care can add up quickly. According to National Public Radio, more than [..]
