Most victims of personal injury do not seek legal help. To be clear, a personal injury is often caused by negligence. It makes sense when you are certain that someone is responsible for what happened. Laws were created to help those who have been injured. (more…)

When a personal injury occurs, it is likely to be mentally and physically draining, as well as incredibly expensive. A one-day stay at the average hospital in the United States is in the $1,600 to $2,000 range. Although high, the amount of the one-day stay doesn’t include any extras such as medications, cat scans, or other treatments. (more…)

What happens when someone assaults you on the job? Who gets blamed for the incident? Did anyone get hurt? Can the employer be held liable for personal injuries? These are just a few of the legal questions asked when someone is assaulted at work. (more…)

The road to recovery can be a long one when you have a personal injury. Some injuries are temporary in nature, but it’s the ones that keep you incapacitated the longest that can cause the biggest amount of trouble. Indeed, suffering from a personal injury can cause a plethora of problems. Chances are you aren’t able to work during the recovery period, and medical bills and other living expenses are piling up. This oftentimes adds to the level of frustration because financial worries are multiplied. (more…)

Clients often come into SBEMP to learn about product liability and how they can protect themselves from potential claims. A claim may arise when there is a defective or unreasonable danger that is associated with the product. There are strict rules in place to help reduce the risk a person faces and to avoid potential dangers. (more…)

Many wrongful death claims and personal injury claims filed by attorneys are the result of acts that were intentional, such as homicide or assault. However, in many cases, personal injury, or even death, can result from carelessness or negligence of another party. For victims to receive any type of compensation for injuries sustained, they need to prove that the defendant is at fault due to negligence. (more…)

After being injured in an accident, you may decide to hire a Palm Springs personal injury lawyer and file a suit against the company or person responsible. Taking immediate action by hiring a personal injury lawyer will show the insurance company you are serious about going to trial. People with an attorney will usually get better treatment from the insurer because they know a jury typically favors those who have been injured. (more…)

When people cause damages to another party due to intentional, negligent, or reckless behaviors the injured parties may sue. This includes if there is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and someone knows they have this and passes it on to an unknowing partner. (more…)

According to an online article, Inside Counsel, there are growing concerns surrounding the patent reform that will be enacted this year. (more…)

Getting in a car when the driver is clearly drunk is a risk that nobody should take. In the event of an accident, the chances of survival or recovery are very low. The injuries may be lifelong and cost more than not taking that risk. (more…)