Category: Personal Injuries
How Does a Product Recall Impact a Personal Injury Case?
October 30, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealIf you’re facing a personal injury case because of a defective product you may be wondering whether a company’s decision to recall that product has any bearing on your case. Don’t worry! A product recall is certainly not going to hurt your case. A product recall cannot, for example, simply make your case go away. The product has already hurt you. The recall simply helps to reduce the number of injuries that the product may cause to other people in the future. If anything, if the recall notice may be treated as an admission of responsibility on the part of the manufacturer, though they aren’t always admissible in court. Your personal injury attorney can advise you on whether or not the recall will have a positive impact on your case. Of course, if you’re injured after a product has already been recalled the situation changes quite a bit. If you keep using a recalled product after the notice has gone out then you are assuming the risks associated with using it. This is a good reason for keeping your eye out for recall notices for any products you use on a regular basis. If you’ve been injured by a defective product you may be entitled to compensation. Don’t face high medical bills, lost…
Read MoreWhat Should I do if I’m injured in a Boat Accident?
October 24, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealBoat accidents can generate a personal injury case just as a car accident can. The waterways have “rules of the road” just like the streets do, and many accidents are caused by people who either ignore those rules or boat under the influence. In fact, boating accidents are common, especially in Minnesota. It pays to understand what to do since you can often receive compensation under the law for injuries sustained during a boating accident. Treat a boating accident like any other accident. Follow these steps: Seek prompt medical attention. Document whatever you can about the accident. Follow all medical advice. You may wish to call an attorney as soon as possible. Proving fault in a boating accident can be difficult, so make sure that you are careful about what you say. “No-fault” doesn’t apply on the waterways. You’re also required to call the Sheriff’s office if there was more than $2000 in property damage or any serious injuries at all. Of course, you should make sure that you do everything in your power to avoid causing accidents when you’re boating. Minnesota is statistically a very high-risk state for boating accidents. Make sure you are doing your part to keep our waterways safe and fun for everyone. Brush up on the rules of…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If My Child is injured at School?
October 17, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealNothing is more stressful and upsetting than knowing your child has been hurt, especially when he’s been hurt at school. When the immediate emergency has passed and your child has received all necessary medical attention you may find that you’ve been left with a stack of medical bills. In the worst case, your child may have been permanently injured and traumatized by the event. You need to take some careful steps to get the help you need. After the accident seek immediate medical attention for your child. Document the injury. Ask for a copy of your school’s incident report. Avoid signing anything that anyone asks you to sign. Gather all of the evidence relating to your expenses and losses, such as bills. Speak to a personal injury attorney as soon as you possibly can. Continue to carefully monitor your child for signs of further complications. Seek additional medical attention if necessary. Notify your lawyer of any changes. When bringing a claim against a school the law requires notice of claim within 180 days of the incident. In cases of a wrongful death, you may have up to one year. You should be aware that there are special rules about the way that a minor’s injury settlement may be handled. The courts have these…
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