Proner & Proner Law Blog

Preventable medical errors are the 6th largest killer in the United States. The fact that very few are aware of this could be part of the reason why it is so pervasive. Studies indicate that the average American believes the actual death toll from medical errors in the US is roughly 5,000 or less. The numbers are actually more grim, with nearly 100, 000 fatalities occurring on an annual basis due to preventable errors.

Helmet laws vary from state to state but in New York and surrounding cities, you are required by law to wear protective head gear while operating a motorcycle. Sadly, it is for this very reason that bikers who have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident where they were not wearing a helmet do not file a claim. These types of accident victims believe that they won't be awarded compensation because they were breaking the law by not wearing a helmet in the first place.

Product liability is an area of civil law where many manufacturers, retailers and common good suppliers can be held legally accountable if the use of their product results in the death or injury of a consumer.

When most people file a personal injury lawsuit they have no idea what they are in for. Most envision court battles that are like chess games, with all the drama of their favorite court room shows unfurling before them.

Nothing can be more disconcerting than to have an accident that lands you in the hospital. No one is prepared for such an occurrence, especially if the injury happens when one is out and about doing something simple as running a daily errand.

After an accident that robs you of your health, and vitality one of the last things on your mind may be pursuing the person who is injured in court. There are many reasons why some will hesitate. Chief among them is the belief that the insurance settlement will take care of any and all accident related cost.

There is no greater challenge that once can face that the attempt to rebuild one’s life after a serious personal injury. So many factors are involved in the process which can be compounded by the fact that everyday life does not stop.

The best outcome that one can hope for after a serious personal injury is for a quick and easy settlement that is fair and will supply your every need. Sadly this is not always the case. In many instances, the responsible party tries to get away with doing as little as possible. Since it is you and your family who will bear the brunt of this financial imbalance, it would be in your best interest to hire a personal injury lawyer to fight on your behalf.

Many individuals labor under the mistaken assumption that they cannot recoup monetary damages if they were involved in a singe vehicle accident. It would surprise most to learn that this is not often the case, in fact, they may have more rights than they think.