The open container laws as they stand throughout the state affect both drivers and passengers. No individual in your car, despite being legally of age to drink alcohol, can have an open container in a motor vehicle. Unlike retail alcohol bottles, open container laws are not written in stone. Steven E. Kellis, a proficient DUI lawyer in Pennsylvania, can offer you legal advice or representation. Reach out to Steven E. Kellis to book your free case consultation today when you call (267) 314-6693.

There is no fixed amount of money paid out to injury victims in Illinois. The total amount of compensation paid to an injury victim changes depending on the facts and circumstances surrounding each particular situation. Some of the main elements that contribute to how much compensation a victim receives include the severity of the injuries, limits of any insurance policy involved, and whether or not there is any shared fault for the claim.

Car accidents can cause considerable injuries, many of which don’t appear until hours or even days after the event. People assume that if they do not feel pain immediately at the scene of a car accident, that they are okay. Then they continue normally, aggravating the injury and potentially creating bigger issues. Don’t wonder “Should I see a doctor after a car accident?” Just go. Save yourself from a lifetime of pain by seeing a doctor directly after a car accident. Then, call a car accident lawyer to begin the claims process.

One of the most usual questions we receive from prospective clients is – what is the average amount of money that I will get for my workers’ compensation claim. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, we want to look at how these claims are calculated and examine some factors that affect workers’ comp claims.

If you or a loved one sustains an injury caused by the actions of another individual, business, or entity in Illinois, there are likely various types of compensation you may be awarded for your losses. When most people think of compensation in these cases, they think of economic damages such as payment for medical fees, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Victims may also be entitled to compensation for their discomfort and suffering. In some circumstances, however, punitive damages may also be awarded. In general, punitive damages are reserved for instances when the negligent party was grossly careless or intentionally caused another person harm.

While Uber and Lyft have started allowing their drivers to use rental vehicles or vehicles owned by the companies themselves, most motorists still use their personal vehicles to drive their passengers from place to place. Those drivers may be shocked to learn that the car insurance that covers them for injuries to themselves or others during their normal commute, might stop covering them the minute they start using their car for a “commercial purpose” or driving for hire.

Have you ever wondered if a traffic offense that occurs outside of your home state will affect you once you get home? The answer is it effortlessly could. A majority of states in the United States distribute motor vehicle offense information pursuant to two (2) separate agreements, known as “the Interstate Driver’s License Compact” and “the Non Resident Violator Compact”.

To seek damages following a truck accident, you have to determine fault. The essence of establishing fault is finding truck accident negligence. The party who was at fault for the accident will be the party who neglected their reasonable duty to assure the safety of others. While it may sound easy to determine fault in a truck accident, it is often more complex than it appears. Many parties can be found liable, as their negligent actions have a ripple effect that ultimately leads to the wreck. It is best to consult with a truck accident lawyer to get assistance concluding who was negligent and caused your car accident.

Disability over 50 can be granted if you meet all the eligibility requirements. If you are suffering from any disability then you must know that you can get the social security disability benefits.

A Philadelphia Truck Accident Lawyer will investigate the case completely and will also present a strong case in court.

Premises liability accidents can happen anywhere—whether it’s a friend’s home or a park, apartment complex, restaurant or bar, office building, or the grocery store. Regardless of where the accident took place, your premises liability lawyer will want to know what your status was at the time of the incident. One of the most commonplace types of premises liability accidents is a slip and fall. They can be arduous to litigate and require a skilled lawyer who can thoroughly investigate the conditions that caused your accident. The premises liability lawyers at Langdon & Emison have comprehensive experience in investigating the causes behind slip and fall accidents.

What should you do if you’ve lost your NY traffic ticket, can’t locate it, and know that a deadline of some sort to respond or show in court is approaching or has passed? The answer hinges on where the ticket was issued and what information you may have available concerning the charge.In certain situations, you may just need to wait to get a notice from the court or the DMV. If you are having any issues with an old or lost traffic ticket and you aren’t sure where it was issued or what to do, we may be able to assist. Feel free to give our NYC traffic ticket lawyers a call (888) 842-5384 or contact us online.

A family lawyer works with many different parties to provide solutions to complicated domestic situations. A Philadelphia Family lawyer can help if there are issues such as custody and visitation, debt, and income disputes. Children who need guidance relating to other matters like abuse and crime also have the potential for a lawyer’s help. - Read more

The process of joining a union is pretty clear-cut, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get accepted. You may have an especially challenging time trying to join a union during a period of economic downturn since more job applicants tend to gravitate toward union jobs. The good news is you have options. They include: Locating a local union linked with your trade, and successfully applying (sometimes after a mandatory apprenticeship period). Getting hired at a company or workplace that has an embedded relationship with a union, permitting you to join during onboarding or soon after. Organizing your own local union chapter, provided one does not exist for your trade and/or region. - Read more

When handling construction accident cases, our injury attorneys look to the following commonplace parties that could be considered at-fault. The very first thing to understand after you have been injured in your accident is that your immediate employer is immune to liability for your workplace injury damages. As long as they have a workers’ compensation policy in place, it can be challenging or impossible to file a lawsuit against them. The exception is in circumstances where they directly disobey one or more labor laws. Workers’ comp pays for all workplace injuries that occur “within the scope of employment”, regardless of fault or causation. The only exception to coverage is if the employee was somehow found grossly negligent, but this is an unusual occurrence. - Read more

Truck drivers can be fired for an accident, but an accident doesn’t insure that a truck driver will be fired. Whether or not a truck driver is fired for an accident depends on the facts, including the severity of the damages, any injuries that occurred, and who is at fault. A truck driver will presumably be fired after an accident when it is mostly or all his or her fault and major damages have occurred. Damages that happen from a truck accident will play a large role in whether or not the driver will be fired or have his or her contract terminated after the accident. If you’ve been involved in a truck accident and need to recover substantial damages, you may need to pursue a lawsuit to get all of the compensation you deserve. - Read more

We often get asked if you can replace just one tire on your car. And, really, it depends on the situation. Here are some thoughts on what to contemplate before only replacing one tire and things you should keep in mind: To replace just one or two tires without negatively affecting performance and safety, the other tires need to have an adequate amount of tread left. If your tires are pretty new, you may be able to get away with just replacing one or two tires. If your tires have worn down more than 4/32” difference amongst the new tires and old tires, you should get all new tires. The tread pattern and tire type that your tires have should be similar. That is, even if they’re front or rear tires, you want all your tires to be the same model and have the same or similar tread condition. - Read more

The short answer is that a lot has to happen before you can win your personal injury case. The key here is if you settle too early, and then need additional treatment or suffer additional harm, you will not be able to recover money for all treatments and damages. Once you heal, further steps must be taken before settling. You must Draft a Demand, file a Complaint with the Court and wait for a response. When your complaint is answered both parties will have to share their Discovery regarding the case. A judge will then instruct Mediation between both parties. If mediation fails you will then go to court, which can take up to a few months to a year to be calendared in. As you can see, a lot has to occur before a case is over. - Read more

You’re staying at a hotel in Florida and looking forward to enjoying the gorgeous weather and visiting the beach. As a visitor, you expect to have a good time and that the hotel will provide safe conditions for all their guests. However, hotel grounds can be dangerous for guests and even lead to injuries serious enough to call for a trip to the hospital. If you or a loved one slipped, fell, or tripped on the hotel’s property, you may have grounds to file a hotel premises liability lawsuit. With the help of a seasoned hotel premises liability lawyer, you can hold the hotel accountable for its negligence. Dangerous conditions that can cause tripping or slip-and-fall injuries in Florida hotels often include: Slippery grounds near pools Puddles in lobbies or entryways - Read more

As a general rule, property owners are not responsible for trespassing injuries. However, there are some instances where this is not the case. The general rule acknowledges that property owners don’t anticipate trespassers, thus, they cannot be expected to have their home prepared for them to safely visit as they would with guests. This is why trespassers and licensees have lesser rights to compensation due to premises liability, in most cases. For example, if a homeowner is doing construction and part of the floor is missing in their foyer, they can’t reasonably be expected to warn a trespasser or unannounced visitor of the safety hazard before they come upon it. However, if they invite a guest over, they would be expected to inform the guest ahead of time to ensure their safety. - Read more

When we entrust a professional caretaker with an older adult, we expect that they’ll treat them with compassion and respect. Many caretakers take their role seriously, but there are too many who disregard the trust they’ve been given by committing abuse. What causes some caretakers to abuse their elderly charges? It’s a complex question without one specific answer. Understanding the varied causes of elder abuse can help relatives and friends recognize signs of potential elder abuse and keep their elderly loved ones safe. Some commonplace causes of elder abuse include a lack of support at an institutional level, problems that the caregiver is experiencing in their personal life, and familial stress or complex family situations. - Read more

After a car accident in Long Island, it’s imperative that you seek medical attention as soon as possible — ideally, at the scene of the collision. By seeking medical attention as soon as possible, you can get severe injuries documented, and the insurance company can’t say you suffered those injuries in a later incident. Your lawyer may also work with other experts, such as psychologists, to determine how much your serious injury has altered your life. They may testify that such serious injuries have severely afflicted your mental and emotional well-being, and you, therefore, deserve compensation for pain and suffering. New York State is one of the very few that doesn’t put an explicit restriction on damages. - Read more

Being involved in a Long Island car accident is distressing. Your adrenaline skyrockets amid the wreck, sending your body into fight or flight mode. If you’re injured, you may not feel any pain right away because the shock is so strong. Emotions run high, but does that mean your case has what you need to prove emotional distress in court? Not always. Most people are upset following a vehicle collision. It’s fair to say that whether you are hurt or not, you are angry, frightened, shocked, and more. Unfortunately, your stress level alone following an accident is not rationale enough to file emotional distress. The term “severe” is certainly subjective, but your distress must have been severe enough that a reasonable person should not have to go through it. - Read more

The biggest cause of fatal boating accidents is an operator under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. From 2005 to 2018, 67 fatal accidents in New York state were associated with an operator under the influence. Operator inattention was the biggest cause of overall boating accidents in 2018 — 86 overall. Inexperienced boaters are more prone to make mistakes or risky decisions. They may also be brash and misjudge the risks of speeding or operating in hazardous conditions. Operating a vessel requires constant attention, careful maneuvering, and hundreds of minuscule decisions each second. 41 boating accidents in New York last year were attributed to operator inexperience, putting it second behind inattention as a principal cause of preventable accidents. - Read more

There are several steps that every driver and passenger, when applicable, should take promptly following the incident. When you’ve been involved in a car accident to any extent, make sure you follow these guidelines set out below. 1. Check for injuries. 2. Take photos and/or videos of the accident urgently. 3. Move vehicles off the street when possible. 4. Call authorities to file an accident report. 5. Don’t accept or admit blame for the crash. 6. Get contact and insurance information. 7. Stay at the accident scene until cleared to leave. 8. Notify your auto insurer. 9. Consult a Duluth car accident lawyer. These steps to what to do following a minor car accident matter, but contacting a car accident attorney will be the only way of assuring your rights are being protected. - Read more

All states have deadlines that judges, lawyers, plaintiffs, and defendants must comply with. These deadlines are known as the Georgia statute of limitations for personal injury cases, and they dictate the time period for how long you have to file a lawsuit. This time period differs according to whether it’s a civil claim or criminal charge. In Georgia, the statute of limitations for civil cases such as car accidents, wrongful death, and other personal injury claims is typically 2 years from the date of the injury or death. Once the Georgia statute of limitations on personal injury cases has finished, your claim is void — no matter how strong a case you have. Courts seldom forgive a failure to file suit by the statute of limitations deadline. - Read more

Chest pain should be treated seriously. If the injuries are not treated urgently, they could worsen significantly. Chest pain may be a symptom of broken ribs, a punctured lung, or internal bleeding. If you have chest pain after a car accident, you should seek medical attention promptly. A doctor can examine you and order medical testing if they think it is needed. Diagnostic tests include X-rays and CT scans. A doctor can diagnose the extent of your injury and treat you accordingly. When you see the doctor, be sure to disclose to them if you recall hitting anything inside of the vehicle at the time of the accident. This will help the doctor give a more specific diagnosis and prescribe better treatment. - Read more

The brain stem connects the brain to the spinal column. Damage to the brain stem due to injury or disease might cause temporary or permanent impairment, coma, or death. What are causes of brain stem injury? Whiplash – A violent movement of the head and neck back and forth, most frequently occurring as the result of a rear-end motor vehicle collision. Trauma – An impact to the back of the head or neck due to a fall, assault, motor vehicle accident, or sports injury. Stroke – Brain damage due to a lack of oxygen from reduced blood flow or artery rupture in the brain. Degenerative Disease – Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Meningitis - Read more

While you can and should exercise your rights, don’t take this as an excuse to act up against the authorities. To aid your case, be polite to the police while maintaining your right to an attorney and right to remain silent and don’t physically resist their right to arrest you. This will make the arrest go as smoothly and as pain-free as possible. Resisting the arrest can result in added charges and injuries, which is never the goal. During questioning, never lie to a police officer. Exercise your right to remain silent by simply stating that you are choosing to remain silent and would like to speak to an attorney before you answer any questions. A police officer may try to get you to talk further, but don’t let them persuade you into doing so. - Read more

A license suspension means that you cannot drive a motor vehicle legally for either a specified period of time or an open-ended period of time. Of note is that when you are arrested for DWI/DUI, the arresting officer will implement you with a temporary license. That temporary driver’s license is valid for thirty days (from the date of your arrest). As indicated above, you are required to ask for the administrative hearing within thirty days of your arrest otherwise your license will be automatically suspended and you’ll have to wait for your suspension time to be up, pay fees, and fill out paperwork to get your license reinstated. A license revocation means that your license is taken away permanently and can occur when there are multiple DWI/DUI offenses. - Read more

An invitee is someone whom a premises owner or occupier, by express or implied invitation, induces or leads to come upon his premises for any lawful purpose. Invitees comprise the broadest category of visitors to a premises and have the best chance to get compensation for their injuries. This is because invitees are owed the highest legal duty by the premises owner/occupier, who must exercise reasonable care to discover and preclude hazards that could hurt invitees. This higher duty is owed because the premises owner/occupier derives some benefit or possible benefit from having the invitee on the premises: a customer to a store is there to potentially buy things from the premises owner; a friend visiting someone’s home provides companionship; an apartment tenant pays rent. - Read more

Louisiana law requires at least 15/30/25 liability insurance coverage for each vehicle a person owns. Does your car insurance include personal injury claims? That depends. Do you have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage? This kind of insurance coverage is created to cover costs that another driver’s coverage doesn’t. However, some people are unaware that uninsured or underinsured coverage has been added to their policy. Often an experienced personal injury attorney is needed to examine the policy, interpret it, and help the victim get the full amount of compensation available. In any case, it is best not to take on the insurance company on your own. Speak to a lawyer before agreeing to the insurance company’s initial settlement offer. - Read more

Most people who are injured on the job think they can only recover through worker’s compensation, but often times, a personal injury case is an alternative. Worker’s compensation laws generally state that an injured worker cannot file a lawsuit precisely against his employer for an injury at work. But, in many situations, the employer may not be solely or primarily responsible, and compensation is available against another party. The main reason you would want to file a personal injury lawsuit following a workplace injury is that you may be able to recover more than if you only made a worker’s compensation claim. In Georgia, you cannot recoup for pain and suffering from worker’s compensation, but you can in a personal injury suit. - Read more

The simplest way to obtain a car accident police report in NYC is to visit the precinct with the jurisdiction of the area where the accident took place. If you are not sure which precinct handles accidents in the area where your collision happened, you can locate your local precinct online. Be sure to call ahead to the precinct with the address or intersection of where the accident happened in hand to verify that it is the location you should visit. Obtaining your NYC car accident police report in person means you don’t have to pay a fee and you don’t have to worry about it getting delayed or lost in the mail. If your accident occurred on Long Island or somewhere where the precinct is less convenient to visit, you can request your police accident report online or by mail. - Read more