One of the greatest fears for those who are injured is the uncertainty that comes from the costs associated with hiring an attorney. Most injured persons are pleased when they learn that in many instances hiring a personal injury attorney will cost them nothing until their case has been finished. This method of payment is known as a “contingency fee” structure and there are a few facts…

Individuals may face multiple instances in their lifetime where they’re compelled to sign a liability waiver before taking part in an activity or using a product. People who sign these releases often assume that this document legally releases the creator from any liabilities in the event that the signer is injured, but this is not always the case and enforcement is often dependent on a…

One of the most heartbreaking things a parent can endure is having a child become injured. The parents of 9.2 million children experience this firsthand every year when their child is treated at an emergency room for an injury. Some of these injuries can have life-altering effects on their victims, and an estimated 12,175 children will even die from them. Some of the most common causes of ac…

Assessing the extent of a child’s injuries can often be difficult for parents and this can lead to hesitation when it comes to the decision of whether or not to contact emergency services. While avoiding this initial hesitation may be almost impossible, there are steps parents can take to determine whether or not their child is in need of immediate medical attention. Child Injur…

It is reported that every year more than 200,000 children under the age of 15 are injured while using playground equipment. There have been efforts over the years to make playground equipment safer. However there are still many common dangers that playgrounds pose. Parents can begin this effort in safety by arming themselves with knowledge about playground injuries and under w…

It has been a sad week with the deaths of three small children who died in unrelated daycare incidents. Two of these incidents happened in Houston. The first of these incidents was the death of a 2-year-old girl that was scalded in a bath in Houston at about 9:30pm on Thursday. The caretaker did not call 911 or realize how bad the toddler’s burns were until a few hours after the incident. She wa…