A deposition is sworn testimony given by a witness or party under oath. It is not a prerequisite in a personal injury lawsuit, but the parties involved have the right to conduct a deposition for the purposes of preparing a case. If you are the plaintiff and have key information that applies to the case,…
The role of expert witnesses is key in the complex world of personal injury cases. Expert witnesses are professionals who can lend an abundance of specialized technical knowledge to a case, which aids in the search for maximum compensation and justice for victims who were injured due to someone else’s negligence. At Shapiro, Washburn &…
The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) reports that falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits each year, representing the leading cause of visits (21.3 percent). Slip and fall accidents — where the victim slips on a wet floor or other slick surface—account for over 1 million visits or 12 percent of total…
Parking lot potholes and other surface abnormalities can cause serious slip-and-fall injuries with lasting ramifications. In terms of obtaining compensation for those injuries, however, not all dangerous parking lot conditions are treated equally. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury caused by a pothole in a parking lot or other defective surface…
When a person is injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, the victim can sue the driver for financial compensation for the losses they have suffered because of those injuries. In this state, depending on the circumstances of the crash, the victim may also be able to pursue damages against the business that…