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Accidents, injuries and the subject of personal injury law hits home for all of us. Our Enjuris editors, comprised of expert legal writers and attorneys, know what it's like to have a thousand questions all at once about your legal options. Here at Enjuris, we seek to provide real answers from real people about personal injury and accidents. We look to approach all our content with empathy and an eye for accuracy, thoroughness and usefulness to our audiences.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits in the Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash
2020 was a year full of difficulties for so many people worldwide. Perhaps the first collective loss of the year was the day we received the ... Read more
Unsafe Baby Foods & Product Liability Lawsuits
Many popular baby foods contain arsenic, lead, and other toxic metals, according to a congressional report released on February 4, 2021. The ... Read more
Can I File a Lawsuit for Getting Hurt at a Sporting Event?
Even though it isn’t something you typically hear about on ESPN, professional team owners and operators of sports stadiums are routinely sued by ... Read more
Should Employers Be Liable for COVID-19 Cases? We Asked Students...
The coronavirus pandemic has raised many unprecedented legal questions, particularly regarding an employer's liability if an employee or customer ... Read more
Court Approves $641 Million Toxic Tort Settlement in Flint Water Crisis
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan recently approved a $641 million settlement that will benefit thousands of ... Read more
Essay Contest Winner: Employer Responsibility To Protect Workers From Diseases
Each year since 2017, Enjuris has sponsored a privately-funded scholarship essay contest in which we give a prompt to college students. For ... Read more
West Virginia Chemical Plant Explosion: What if It Happened Near You?
Not long ago, we wrote about the August explosion in Beirut and what would transpire if it happened here. Fortunately, we’ve not seen a disaster ... Read more
What If I’m Injured as a Professional Shopper or Food Delivery Worker?
So you’ve got a side hustle. Well, you’re not alone. Times are tough for many Americans, and there’s an interesting combination of people who ... Read more
Competent and Accessible: Meet Georgia Social Security Disability Lawyer Kevin Hall
“You should feel confident that your attorney is familiar with the law pertaining to your case,” explained Georgia Social Security disability ... Read more
A Stay at Home Order Isn’t Martial Law: Governing in a Pandemic
2020 has brought a lot of terms into our everyday vocabularies that most of us likely never even thought about until recently—terms like ... Read more
Compensation for Surviving Family Members When a Georgia Police Officer Is Killed in the Line of Duty
A police officer is killed every 53 hours in the United States. In 2019, 7 police officers were killed in the line of duty in Georgia alone. In ... Read more
Enjuris Premier Partner Thomas L. Holder Wins Prestigious Award
Enjuris Premier Partner Thomas L. Holder of Gerber & Holder Law has won the prestigious 2020 Comp Laude® Award for his outstanding ... Read more
Self-Driving Car Accident Case in Arizona is Making Legal Waves
In the “olden” days, you could call for an Uber and a car (with a driver) would pick you up and transport you to your destination. By “olden ... Read more
The Gift of Persuasion: An Interview with Georgia Social Security Disability Attorney Shelley Davidson
“The desire to help people,” says Shelley Davidson when asked what inspired her to practice law. At Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley & ... Read more
Car Accident Questions
Play Video: What should I do if I hit a parked car? If my friend does not have a licence and got into a car ... Read more
Personal Injury Claim Questions
How can I or can I get compensation from a molestation I witnessed when I was 5 years old for emotional reasons? I ... Read more
Premises Liability Questions
What are my legal options against my noisy neighbor? My neighbor has been filing false reports with DCFS. He also ... Read more
Defective Drug (Product Liability) Questions
Can I file a lawsuit against the Mirena IUD? I received a Mirena IUD in 2014 and suffered problems for several ... Read more
Medical Malpractice Questions
How can I find the right lawyer for my medical breast augmentation surgery that failed? Asked by user in ... Read more
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Questions
What are my legal rights for breaking my lease if I cannot live independently? I understand that if my doctor ... Read more
Truck Accident Questions
If the rental car was paid for by a trucking school to get me to orientation, do they have to pay for damages too? ... Read more
COVID-19 and Injury Questions
Do I have a case against the hospital where my husband died? My husband had been in the hospital since October 13, ... Read more
Motorcycle Accident Questions
What do I do if my friend breached a contract? I have a friend who helped me obtain a Harley Davidson. She had the ... Read more
Wrongful Death Questions
Was a crime committed against my daughter if her boyfriend took her to the ER, unconscious and blue, and left without telling the staff her name ... Read more
Can a Prisoner Sue a Jail or Prison for Negligence?
There are more than 2.3 million people incarcerated in the United States. To put this number in perspective, the number of people in jails and ... Read more
Can Amazon and Other Third-Party Online Marketplaces Be Held Liable for a Defective Product?
Each year, thousands of defective products enter the marketplace. Unfortunately, some of these products end up harming adults and children. If ... Read more
Can Improving Your Health Help Prevent Workplace Injuries?
More than 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by United States employers in 2018. Workplace injuries resulted in ... Read more
Do Car Accident Photographs Really Matter in Your Personal Injury Case?
It’s very important that you put away your smartphone while you’re driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ... Read more
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Work-related Injuries at Home
#WFH It’s more than a hashtag. Working from home is the new way of life for millions of people across the country (thanks, COVID). Whether you’re ... Read more
Tara’s Story: How She Beat the Odds to Recover from a Horrific Car Accident
Disclaimer: This post may contain some graphic images and/or content. Tara Rahmani was your typical 25-year-old graduate student. That all ... Read more
What If a Beirut-type Explosion Happened Near You?
On August 4, 2020, 2 blasts rocked Beirut, Lebanon and surrounding areas. Reports indicated that the cause was 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate ... Read more
Enrollment Among Minority Law Students Slowed in 2019, Report Finds
According to the most recent data collected by the American Bar Association (ABA), the 2019 law school class was less racially and ethnically ... Read more
A Riot Left You With Property Damage. What Now?
2020 has been quite a year. While civil unrest isn’t a new concept in the United States, it has become more prevalent in recent months as a ... Read more
What is the Eggshell Skull Rule?
The “eggshell skull rule” sounds frightening, but it’s actually a fairly straightforward legal doctrine that helps make certain personal injury ... Read more
Who’s Liable When Someone Gets Hurt in an Airbnb?
Airbnb is a home-sharing company that connects people who want to rent out their homes with people who are looking for accommodations. Similar ... Read more
How to Handle a Florida Sidewalk Injury
Slip and fall. Trip and fall. Sometimes it’s just an “oops.” Regardless of how it happened, a fall on a sidewalk can result in severe ... Read more
Can I Sue a Police Officer for Personal Injury?
If you’re tuning in to the national news, then you’re aware that the issue of physical injuries by police officers has been front and center in ... Read more
Calling All College Students! Win a $1K Scholarship (Coronavirus Edition)
The cost of higher education in the United States is rising and student debt recently surpassed all other types of household debt except for ... Read more
Can a Police Officer Get Workers’ Comp for an Injury On Duty?
Why did you become a police officer? It might be because you believe in preserving and serving justice, or it could be because you believe in ... Read more
Renaissance Man: An Interview with Indiana Injury Attorney Roger Finderson
Indiana workers' compensation attorney Roger Finderson is a modern-day Renaissance man — at least that was our takeaway when we interviewed him ... Read more
Here’s How to Sue If You Were Injured by a Defective Product from a Website
During and after the coronavirus pandemic, people’s reluctance to visit brick-and-mortar stores and businesses led to increased online ... Read more
Johnson & Johnson Discontinues Talc Baby Powder Due to Cancer Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder is iconic. So iconic, in fact, that the familiar container has been a staple in medicine cabinets and on ... Read more
Can a Resident Who Contracts the Coronavirus Sue a Nursing Home in Florida?
Nursing homes around the country, including those in Florida, have been instructed to ban all outside visitors to combat the spread of COVID-19 ... Read more
What Steps Should You Take After a Truck Accident in Florida?
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the number of people injured in commercial truck accidents every year in ... Read more
What Distractions Do Georgia Drivers Face?
Every day in the United States, approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 are injured in crashes that involve a distracted ... Read more
What Is Negligence Per Se in a Personal Injury Case?
“Negligence per se” is a legal doctrine whereby an act is considered negligent if the act violates a statute. It’s an important doctrine to ... Read more
Featured Attorney Interview: Tom Murphy Urges Accident Victims to Seek Legal Help, Even During a Pandemic
We are living in unprecedented times. Amidst the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, much of the world has come to a standstill. And yet, ... Read more
Are Law Firms Considered “Essential Businesses”?
We’re all in this together. Almost every state has issued restrictions related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has presented ... Read more
The Perfect Combination of Idealism and Perseverance: An Interview With Montana Injury Lawyer Charla Tadlock
When Charla Tadlock was in high school, one of her teachers told her that she was too idealistic to be a lawyer. Fortunately for her clients, ... Read more
Enjuris Publishes Free Ebook for Truck Accident Victims
Did you ever take a lengthy car trip as a kid and do the “arm pump” signal to get a long-haul trucker to honk the horn for you? Most of us ... Read more
Who’s Liable When a Dog Bites?
Toto, Rin Tin Tin, Benji, Lassie... Americans love their dogs. According to the most recent estimates, there are 89.7 million dogs owned in the ... Read more
Drowsy Driving Statistics & How To Avoid Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel
Raise your hand if you’re a child of the ‘80s. Even if you’re not, you might be familiar with the legendary Ferris Bueller and one of his most ... Read more
Like Father, Like Son: An Interview with Montana Personal Injury Attorney Tommy Murphy
Growing up, Thomas (“Tommy”) Murphy had a front-row seat to watch the wheels of justice turn. His father, Tom Murphy, was sprinting to the ... Read more
Georgia Statute of Limitations for Auto Accident Claims
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, there’s a good chance you’re feeling overwhelmed. You’re undoubtedly worried about your short and ... Read more
10 Worst States for Deer-Vehicle Collisions
A thick fog rolls over a rural road in the early morning. A white-tailed deer bounds from the tall grass on one side of the road to a patch of ... Read more
What Is It Like to be in a Car Crash?
Car insurance experts say that the average person is involved in a car crash about once every 18 years. That ends up being 3 to 4 collisions in ... Read more
What is a Catastrophic Personal Injury Claim?
Any kind of accident can lead to serious injuries. But what makes an accident catastrophic? Someone once said that even a minor medical procedure ... Read more
Should I Handle My Car Accident Without Involving Insurance?
A fender bender can leave you annoyed at its inconvenience, but ultimately uninjured. If you accidentally rear-ended someone with just a little ... Read more
Are Part-time Employees Eligible for Workers’ Comp?
Workers’ compensation is a benefit offered to most employees to pay for their expenses if they are hurt on the job. Workers’ compensation is ... Read more
What Are Wrongful Death Lawsuits?
What happens when negligence causes someone’s death? On the evening of August 25, 2001, award-winning-singer Aaliyah boarded a twin-engine ... Read more
Out-of-Court Settlement or Trial: Which Is Best for My Personal Injury Case?
The vast majority of personal injury cases are settled out of court. Nevertheless, the old adage is that a good lawyer isn’t afraid to go to ... Read more
Can You File a Defamation Lawsuit After Being Accused of a Crime?
Some incidents leave an indelible mark on our consciousness because of what happened, how they happened, and the people involved. One case that’s ... Read more
Can You Change a False or Inaccurate Police Report?
A police report is a written account of a police officer’s observations. If the police are called to the scene of a car accident, they will ... Read more
Arizona Child Car Seat Laws and Requirements
Did you know that most hospital birthing centers have someone on staff whose job includes inspecting your car seat before letting you leave with ... Read more
Deadliest Train Accidents in American History
The United States rail network consists of more than 140,000 miles of track. Every day freight trains travel across the country carrying 5 ... Read more
Georgia Contributory Negligence Laws
Personal injury law should be easy. A person was injured, and the person who caused the injury should be held responsible for the damages. ... Read more
Can You Sue Your Landlord for Black Mold in Georgia?
You bend down to pick up the toothbrush you dropped on your bathroom floor and that’s when you see it — black mold covering the bottom of your ... Read more
Motorcycle Lane Splitting: Where Is It Legal?
Have you ever been stuck in traffic on a 2-lane highway and watched as a motorcycle blew past you using the narrow space between the traffic ... Read more
What’s the Difference Between a Jury and Bench Trial?
If you’ve ever watched a courtroom drama or read a legal thriller, then you’re probably familiar with a jury trial. But you might be surprised to ... Read more
Can I Sue My Veterinarian for an Injury to My Pet?
It’s a pet owner's worst nightmare: You bring your animal to your veterinarian for a routine procedure and something goes horribly wrong. When ... Read more
What’s a Frivolous Lawsuit?
The vast majority of personal injury lawsuits filed in the United States involve legitimate claims and are the result of honest disagreements. ... Read more
How Should I Handle an Auto Accident in a Rental Car?
Getting into any kind of car accident can be stressful enough, even if damages are minor and there are no injuries. But if you’re in an accident ... Read more
Should You Sue an Uninsured Driver After an Accident?
The legal system is designed to restore a plaintiff (accident victim) to the financial condition they were in before an accident or injury ... Read more
When Should I Fire My Lawyer?
Every profession has good, talented people — and then there are those who are less talented or motivated to do the right thing. The legal ... Read more
What Are “No Pay, No Play” Laws, and How Do They Apply to Uninsured Drivers?
No pay, no play. If you’re unfamiliar with this phrase in the context of car insurance law, here’s what it means: A state with a no pay, no ... Read more
Vaping Lawsuits: What To Do If You Become Sick
You might be hearing a lot of news about vaping deaths and illnesses, particularly among American teens. But it’s not just teens who vape. One ... Read more
Is Being a Personal Injury Plaintiff Stressful?
Most people understand that being sued is an incredibly stressful event. But fewer people understand that being a plaintiff in a personal injury ... Read more
Enjuris Interview: Meet Montana Personal Injury Lawyer Thomas Murphy
Thomas J. Murphy, Esq. Some lawyers become personal injury attorneys through happenstance or because they believe doing so will provide them ... Read more
Top 10 Law School Rankings by Minority Enrollment
Many experts agree that a diverse classroom benefits all students. So why is the legal profession one of the least diverse occupations in the ... Read more
Florida Red Light Cameras Are Here to Stay (For Now)
Picture this: It’s a sunny afternoon in Aventura, Florida. You return home from running your dog at the Waterways Dog Park and find an envelope ... Read more
How Can I Get a Police Report Online After a Car Accident?
Police officers are trained to document their observations and actions whenever they’re called to the scene of an accident. This documentation ... Read more
When Breast Implants Go Bad: An Update on Lawsuits
Breast implants were a popular cosmetic surgery a few decades ago. Today, they’re not quite as commonplace as purely cosmetic enhancements, but ... Read more
10 Biggest Pharmaceutical Settlements in History
You sometimes hear about lawsuits that result in damage awards with enough zeros to make your mind spin. Millions. Billions. Despite what some ... Read more
Jury Awards $2 Billion in Roundup Cancer Verdict
Some breaking legal news out of California: An Oakland jury awarded a couple $2 billion in punitive damages for a lawsuit related to cancer from ... Read more
Social Media Tips for Personal Injury Victims
Whether it’s from watching hit TV shows like “Law and Order” or “Cops” — or you’ve heard it elsewhere — you’re probably familiar with the ... Read more
5 Common Myths About Slip & Fall Accidents in Florida
According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) slip and falls account for over 1 million hospital emergency room visits every year. ... Read more
Is Driving Barefoot or in Flip Flops Illegal?
Here in Florida, the weather is usually warm and sunny all-year-long, so it’s not uncommon for many of us to spend a good part of the year in ... Read more
Rachel’s Story: Navigating the Winding Road to Recovery & Insurance After a Hit-and-Run
Today we welcome Rachel Lesler, a writer, editor and educator who lives in East Tennessee. She tells her experience after being involved in a ... Read more
Attorney Interview: A Bilingual Legal Expert Who Also Speaks the Language of Injured Workers
Enjuris sits down with award-winning Arizona workers’ compensation attorney Robert Wisniewski to talk about common misconceptions, what he’d like ... Read more
Road Rage in America: Consequences, Causes & Possible Solutions
Road Rage: The rising cause of deaths on our highways What do you think when you hear the term “road rage”? Is it the aggravation felt when ... Read more
Students Weigh In on Driverless (Self-Driving) Car Accident Liability
For our most recent Enjuris Scholarship Essay Contest, we posed a controversial and hotly debated question to college students about how they ... Read more
How to Prevent Warehouse Accidents & Injuries
Considering all the safety technology advancements made available in recent decades, you might think that warehouse accident and injuries have ... Read more
Is There Asbestos in Your Teen’s Makeup?
The news has been full of stories lately about toxins — asbestos, specifically — found in makeup. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration ... Read more
Top 20 Law School Rankings by Female Enrollment
Female representation in the law is important to us here at Enjuris. Because it’s so important, we make a point to keep our eye on the ... Read more
Taking Accident Scene Photos After a Car Crash
Many of us spend time in a car almost daily, which means it’s inevitable that most people will eventually be in a car accident. If you find ... Read more
And the Enjuris 2019 College Scholarship Essay Contest Winner Is...
For this year’s Enjuris scholarship essay contest, we received many well-written submissions and picking just one winner was tough. There were a ... Read more
Top Personal Injury Settlements and Judgments in 2018
UPDATE: Check out our more recent post featuring the biggest personal injury payouts, verdicts and settlements in 2020. A personal injury ... Read more
Who’s Liable When Bad Weather Causes a Car Accident in Florida?
According to the Department of Transportation, approximately 21% of car accidents in the United States are related to bad weather. Though you ... Read more
Help! I’ve Been in a Car Crash with No Witnesses. What Now?
Eyewitnesses can be very helpful to determine what really happened after a car accident. If you’ve been involved in an accident, having an ... Read more