Carolyn Ria

Informed Consent

It is important that a patient has all the proper information before they make a decision to consent to a medical procedure. The doctor conveys this information to the patient through informed consent. The principle of informed consent requires a phy... Read >

Insurance Bad Faith

When an insurance company fails to honor their obligations and responsibilities in your insurance contract, you may have a case against the insurance company for acting in "bad faith." It is important to note that insurance bad faith cases arise from disp... Read >

Intentional Harm to a Person or Property

Personal injury may be caused by a person acting with the deliberate intent to injure or harm another person. This kind of conduct may be referred to as "purposeful," "malicious," or "knowing." A person who acts intentionally and causes harm as a r... Read >

Large Truck Accidents

Accidents involving large trucks are among the most serious and most deadly in the United States. Trucking companies are required to follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations concerning their equipment and their drivers' hours of service. In ... Read >

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Every year millions of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents many very seriously. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every 10 seconds someone in the United States is involved in a car accident. In 2005, there... Read >

Motorcycle Accidents

Per mile driven, motorcyclists are about 21 times more likely than persons in a car to die in a motor vehicle crash, and they're about 4 times more likely to be injured. While motorcycles make up less than 2 percent of all registered vehicles in the U.S.,... Read >

Nursing Home Malpractice

In the United States today, there are over thirty-six million people above the age of 65. According to statistics, many will need some form of assisted living, whether it is a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other elderly facility. Long term... Read >

Passenger | Pedestrian Injuries

Passenger Injuries If you're a passenger who has sustained injuries in an automobile accident, you are entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. As a passenger, you may have a claim against both the driver of the vehicle in which you were ridin... Read >

Product Liability

The law of product liability is the area of law that deals with the liability of the manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of a product for injuries resulting from that product. This includes the manufacturer of component parts of the product, an assemblin... Read >

Property Owner's Duty

Landowners have different degrees of responsibility to different classifications of people who come onto their property. There are three main classifications of people that the law recognizes: invitees, licensees, and trespassers. Invitees - A person w... Read >

Seven Simple Steps To Prevent Auto Accident Injury

Defensive driving is a method of driving that can help road traffic participants avoid an unfortunate event. The accidents are unpredictable happenings that can catch anyone off-guard when you least expect it. That's why the simple, yet so overlooked prev... Read >

Six Mistakes You Should Avoid After A Car Accident

These are six mistakes commonly made by car accident victims: Mistake 1. After an accident most people call the local police or highway patrol. Invariably you will be asked if you are injured. If it is not a severe injury you will likely say that you a... Read >

Tips for Preventing Motorcycle Injuries

Get licensed. All states require a motorcycle license. Never drink alcohol before operating a motorcycle. Watch for hazards on the road, such as large cracks, holes, and bumps. Keep an eye out for vehicles coming from driveways and side streets Make su... Read >

Car and Truck Accidents and Whiplash Injury

Car, truck, and other vehicle accidents often result whiplash injuries. Whiplash injuries occur at various speeds and even low impact collisions have shown to cause whiplash and other soft tissue injury. What usually happens is that soft tissue is stretch... Read >

Types Of Compensatory Damages

Loss of income You are entitled to compensation if your injuries prevent you from working, thereby causing you to lose income. For example, if you are a landscaper who can't work for a week because you sprained an ankle in an accident, you are entitled... Read >