How Liquor Liability Can Affect Your Claim After You Were Hit By A Drunk Driver
By Harlan Law |
How Liquor Liability Can Affect Your Claim After You Were Hit By A Drunk Driver During the holidays there are parties and other gatherings that often involve alcohol. Despite all the warnings about drinking and driving, there are drivers who still get behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Dram…
What Do If You Have Been In A Hit And Run Accident
By Harlan Law |
What Do If You Have Been In A Hit And Run Accident You were driving down the street when a car came out of nowhere and hit you. As you started to get out of your vehicle, the other car sped off and drove out of sight. You have found yourself the victim of a…
Pursuing A Personal Injury Claim After An Accident
By Harlan Law |
Pursuing A Personal Injury Claim After An Accident Millions of accidents occur every year. The National Safety Council reports that during 2017 there were 169,936 preventable deaths and 47.2 million injuries reported from accidents across the United States. These accidents had a major financial affect on the country as well, costing $1,034.6 billion in total…
Who is at fault if you have been rear-ended?
By Harlan Law |
Who is at fault if you have been rear-ended? If you have been rear-ended, you may have suffered serious injuries. Just as with any car crash, a rear-end collision can be a traumatic experience. More than 6 million crashes happen across the country ever year, and according to traffic reports about 40 percent of them…
Tips for pursuing a personal injury claim after an accident
By Harlan Law |
Tips for pursuing a personal injury claim after an accident If you have been in an accident that you believe was caused by the other party’s negligence, you will want to pursue a personal injury claim to recover compensation for the damages that you suffered. While the extent and severity of the damages could vary…
Were You Hit By A Vehicle While A Pedestrian?
By Harlan Law |
If you were crossing the street or walking along the roadway and struck by a car, you are not alone. Recent statistics from the Portland Crash Analysis & Reporting Unit indicate a worrying surge in motor vehicle collisions throughout the last year. In 2021, Portland experienced a significant 18.76% jump in crash incidents compared to…
How Long Do I Have After An Auto Accident Do I Have To File A Claim In Washington and Oregon?
By Harlan Law |
If you have been in an auto accident, you have suffered a variety of damages. These damages can add up quickly, and sometimes you will also have future financial challenges because of the crash. You will have medical expenses and you will be unable to work while you are recovering. You may need medical care…
What To Do After A Car Accident
By Harlan Law |
What To Do After A Car Accident If you are in a car accident, you need to ensure you follow the proper protocol so you can protect your rights and preserve evidence for a personal injury claim so you can recover compensation for your damages. Regardless of the severity of the crash, you should always…
How Negligence Applies To A Personal Injury Claim
By Harlan Law |
How Negligence Applies To A Personal Injury Claim If you have been injured in an accident caused by another party, you can pursue a personal injury claim and hold them liable for the damages you suffered. For your personal injury claim to have merit, or to be successful, you must be able to prove that…
What Kind of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?
By Harlan Law |
Personal injury law, a critical facet of the legal system, aims to restore balance to those wronged by another’s disregard or intentional harm. The cases managed by personal injury lawyers are as varied as they are complex, encompassing various circumstances such as vehicular accidents, medical negligence, and workplace injuries, each presenting unique challenges and necessitating…
Recovering Compensation For Damages Caused By A Driver’s Negligence
By Harlan Law |
Recovering Compensation For Damages Caused By A Driver’s Negligence When you get on the road, you have responsibilities. You should adhere to traffic regulations and proceed safely to avoid crashes and to prevent harm to others. If a driver acts negligently, then he or she is liable for the damages that they cause in the…
Holding A Business Liable For Serving Drunk Patrons
By Harlan Law |
Holding A Business Liable For Serving Drunk Patrons If a business serves alcohol, it has a responsibility to the public. We have all heard the term “bar hopping,” and if an individual comes into a business while intoxicated, or who appears almost drunk, they are liable for injuries suffered by anyone who is hurt by…