Filing a Personal Injury Claim for Assault and Battery The term assault and battery, when it comes to personal injury claims, differs from that of criminal law. Assault and battery is broken up into two separate things etities. It’s important to note that in cases involving criminal law; the act of assault and battery is…

Most attorneys are paid by the hour with an upfront retainer, but the majority of personal injury lawyers use a different form of compensation. Unlike a defense attorney, for example, there are usually no upfront costs to seeking representation from a Personal Injury Lawyer. How a Contingency Fee Agreement Works Personal injury lawyers are not…

If you’ve been in an accident, you know just how stressful an injury can be.  In addition to the trauma and pain from being hurt, your needs in the immediate aftermath can prove taxing on already strained resources.  Doctor’s visits, follow up procedures, or therapy may force you to miss work and increase your financial…

A couple has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run auto-pedestrian crash in Weber County, Utah, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Twenty-eight-year-old Noelle Autumn Bradbury and her 27-year-old boyfriend Cody Ray Sanders have been charged with failure to remain at the scene of a fatal accident and obstruction of justice in connection with…

Knees are among the heaviest worked joints in the body. Knee injuries are prevalent in all demographics. Around 2.5 million sports related knee injuries are reported every year. Stairs contribute to a large number of knee injuries between men and women of all ages. Knee osteoarthritis affects over 30% of adults over 65 in the…

When a dog attacks someone, absolutely no one wins. The entire neighborhood can be affected. No one wants such a tragedy, but when it does happen, who pays? Who covers the hospital bills? What if it was a child and they need therapy? What about if the attack requires expensive reconstructive work on the face…