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Chappell Smith & Arden Obtains $2.1 Million Verdict For Injured Baby
South Carolina law firm Chappell Smith & Arden, P.A. recently won a $2.1 million verdict in favor of a 15-month-old toddler who suffered ... Read more
Who is liable in a brake-checking accident?
Most of us consider ourselves to be good drivers and we’re confident in our abilities to handle a situation on the road, react quickly and ... Read more
Family Sues Apple for Son’s Hearing Loss From AirPods
If you’ve walked down the street in any large city (or small town), you’ve undoubtedly seen the ubiquitous white Apple AirPods nestled into ears ... Read more
Texas Woman Settles Lawsuit with Houston Astros Over Finger Injury
Take me out to the ballgame. But be careful! A fun day out left one Montgomery County, Texas woman with an injury for which she sued the Houston ... Read more
Top Personal Injury Settlements and Judgments in 2020
The term “personal injury” refers to a type of lawsuit in which the person filing the lawsuit has suffered physical, emotional and/or financial ... Read more
Boston Scientific to Pay $4.9 Million to Tennessee to Settle Transvaginal Surgical Mesh Lawsuit
Boston Scientific, a Massachusetts-based global medical device company, agreed to pay $188.6 million spread across 47 states, including $4.9 ... Read more
Who’s Liable When Students Are Injured Overseas?
The Rhode Island School of Design was recently ordered to pay $2.5 million to a student who was raped while participating in a study abroad ... 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
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
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
What’s The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury?
The basis for personal injury law is fairly straightforward: If you’re injured because of someone’s negligence, then you’re entitled to recover ... 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
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
5 Most Common Workplace Injuries in Georgia
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Georgia employers reported 78,200 nonfatal workplace injuries in 2017. Perhaps more ... Read more
Navigating New Lung Illness and Vaping Health Risks
The following post was written by an Enjuris contributor. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, ... 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
Personal Injury Is More Than Just Car Accidents
Being injured psychologically or physically after an accident caused by someone else's negligence often calls for a personal injury claim. When ... 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
4 Ways to Earn Extra Cash While Recovering from a Personal Injury
This guest blog is brought to you by Sean Price. He is a freelance writer and web designer. Thanks for contributing, Sean! Nothing is quite as ... 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 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
Workplace Dangers in the Colorado Fracking Industry
The fracking industry is growing around the country and particularly here in Colorado. While the environmental consequences of fracking continue ... Read more
The Emotional and Financial Costs of PTSD After a Car Accident
While many people associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with military combat, the truth is this condition can affect anyone. In fact, ... Read more
Saved by the Mud: A Matter of Life or Death
Today we welcome Christin Lee, a lifestyle blogger from New York City. She bravely shares her story of narrowly surviving a car accident and the ... Read more
How to win a workers’ compensation case in Colorado
Recover your benefits for work injuries in Colorado Workers’ compensation is a very tricky area of law. Many attorneys refer those cases to ... Read more
Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment
Therapies for recovery from TBI Traumatic brain injuries can be resistant to treatment if not approached in the correct manner. TBIs are serious ... Read more
How Opioid Manufacturers Influence Pain Advocacy Groups
New Senate report illustrates payments from Big Pharma/opioid companies Nobody is quite sure when or how the “opioid crisis” started. However, a ... Read more
Sexual Assault Victims Can Seek Monetary Justice
Third parties and insurance held liable for attacks – recovering compensation after a rape A trusting patient with an unscrupulous doctor; a ... Read more
When Should I NOT Be a Good Samaritan?
The legalities of the duty to rescue – what state laws say about when you have to help and when you shouldn’t Everyone wants to be a hero. They ... Read more
Do Liability Waivers Actually Work?
Just how strong are those documents, really? When you sign up for a gym, before the staff locks you into an eternal month-to-month membership or ... Read more
How to Keep Control of Student Loan Payments When an Injury Prevents You from Working
This post today deals with when you've found yourself off work due to an injury - without pay - and you're starting to realize you can't keep up ... Read more
Personal Injury vs. Property Damage: What’s the Difference?
Why do some attorneys handle one or the other, but not both? After an accident, you're exhausted. You've just been through a traumatic ... Read more
The Best Outdoor Activities in Florida – and Their Dangers
Popular outdoor tourist hotspots and dark spots Florida has its share of people who hide inside with the blessed creation that is air ... Read more
Fracking and Toxic Injury Lawsuits in Colorado
Colorado is known for its natural beauty – both aboveground and below. The state has had oil on record since 1876. With its natural resources, ... Read more
Workers Put at Grave Risk at Hanford Nuclear Site in Washington
While it has not been actively used for producing plutonium for nearly 70 years, the Hanford nuclear waste site in Washington State continues to ... Read more
Careless Drivers Cause Major Trauma Even in Minor Car Accidents
After being rear-ended twice by distracted drivers, one woman shares her lessons learned As you feel the impact of your car being hit from ... Read more
Finding Balance on the Bicycle and in Life
How a cycling accident helped a father revaluate his priorities While having good balance is essential to being a successful cyclist, it was ... Read more
Motorcycle Insurance Minimums – Forget State Requirements!
Insights from a leading biker organization that sees the cost of motorcycle accidents every day Nobody loves insurance. Most people try to get ... Read more
“I Had to Mourn the Person I Used to Be”
How being rear-ended in two car accidents changed a young woman's life forever Jennifer Kain Kilgore was only 17 years old when her life was ... Read more
Who to call if you have big Texas medical bills
They say everything’s bigger in Texas. And after an accident, you may have massive Texas medical bills that you cannot pay. If the other driver ... Read more
What We Can Learn from This Cycling Accident
Some perspective by a cyclist who was hit by a car on his bike In a bike accident, it’s possible you will suffer serious injuries, like ... Read more
Whiplash – 3 Surprising Facts
That pain in your neck after a car accident probably isn’t in your head – it may be whiplash. Whiplash is a very common injury in many car ... Read more
I Was Injured at a Workplace – It Just Wasn’t My Workplace. Now What?
Let’s say you’re the spouse of a construction worker, and you pop by the new site to bring your wife or husband some lunch. While you’re there, a ... Read more
What Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits Are Most Commonly Filed in Texas?
What are the most common personal injury cases in Texas? Let’s look at some examples. It’s hot in Texas. August alone has an average high of 96 ... Read more
Texas Law and Neck or Back Injuries from an Accident
We’ve just published a new guide on pursuing a legal case after an accident that has left you with a neck or back injury, specific to Texas ... Read more
Recognizing a Head or Brain Injury
It’s usually obvious when someone has a broken bone or a laceration, but what about a head or brain injury? We’ve just published a new guide on ... Read more
What Can I do Legally if I Was Disfigured in an Accident?
If you or someone you love has recently been in an accident that caused some form of disfigurement, you know that it can be a very emotional and ... Read more
Modified Comparative Negligence in Colorado
The concept of negligence is essentially what drives the process of a personal injury claim; it provides the means of assigning fault and ... Read more
How Can I Help My Neighbor After an Accident?
How can I help my new neighbor whose husband was left with a brain injury after a car accident? Picture this. You’re puttering around the ... Read more
Colorado Damage Caps that Could Affect your Injury Case
Covering expenses after an accident can be daunting; there’s the whole process of filing a claim, adding up losses, and reaching a ... Read more
How Can I Reach an Insurance Claim Settlement?
After an accident, it takes more than just filing a claim to get the compensation you deserve for your damages. Once your damages are added up, ... Read more
What Are My Financial Options After a Serious Accident?
Of all the struggles that are caused by a serious accident, medical bills may be the hardest to overcome. Many times, you don't know who will pay ... Read more
What You Need to Know About Pharmaceutical Liability in Texas
Taking medicine that makes you feel worse than before should never happen; however, unsafe pharmaceuticals do find their way to the Texas ... Read more
Texas Bicycling Accidents: What You Need to Know
It’s clear that bicycles offer their riders little to no protection while on the road, and this makes bicycle accident injuries all the more ... Read more
Texas’s 3 Types of Civil Liability
Recently, we published a comprehensive article about the types of civil liability and case examples from the state of Texas. Here’s a quick ... Read more
How the Personal Injury Process Works in Texas
When you’re sitting at the beginning of a personal injury claim, it can be overwhelming. It’s difficult to be certain what lies ahead, but ... Read more
3 Tips for Finding a Qualified Attorney for your Personal Injury Case
Finding the right personal injury attorney can make the difference between a failed and successful personal injury lawsuit. It’s important to ... Read more
Oil Industry Work in Texas: Your Rights in an Accident
Texas is booming with oil industry, especially around the gulf where off shore oil rigs employee hundreds of Texas citizens. Working within the ... Read more
How Much is my Personal Injury Settlement Worth in Texas?
In order to receive a fair amount of compensation for a Texas personal injury claim, it’s important to accurately add up the costs of your ... Read more
Catastrophic Injuries – What Texans Need to Know
Catastrophic injuries: they leave victims with long-term damages that can be extremely painful and difficult to live with. They are the most ... Read more
Life After an Accident – Getting on the Road to Recovery
Serious accidents can happen in the blink of an eye; one moment you’re on your commute to work and the next you’re in the hospital with very ... Read more
What Do Texas Personal Injury Lawyers Actually Do?
In Texas, the decision to hire a personal injury lawyer is always yours. You always have the right to file a claim yourself. However, personal ... Read more
How Do You Prove Negligence?
Negligence tort is typically defined as the failure of a party to take reasonable responsibility when his or her property comes into contact with ... Read more
Pain and Suffering Calculation in Texas
Figuring up the complete cost of your medical bills or lost wages is easy; the bills will pile up soon enough. It’s harder, however, to calculate ... Read more
Texas Courts that May Handle Your Personal Injury Claim
Have you been injured and want to file a personal injury claim? The legal process can seem daunting, and even more so if you aren’t sure where ... Read more
How Long Does the Injury Claims Process Take?
Personal injury cases are one of those things that shouldn’t be rushed. There are numerous steps involved in the claims process, and each ... Read more
Do I Really Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
This is one of the most common questions that arises after someone has been in an accident. There’s the all-important choice between hiring an ... Read more
What to Ask when Interviewing Texas Personal Injury Lawyers – A Checklist
How to see through the ads and ask the important questions in an interview What actually makes one legal practice better than another in ... Read more
Advice from others who’ve been in a car accident
What people who’ve actually been in a car crash want you to know What do other real people who’ve been there say, when looking back after their ... Read more