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Does Renter’s Insurance Cover Personal Injury?
Insurance coverage can be confusing at times, particularly when it's possibly necessary for a personal injury situation or certain similar settings. A common question asked of personal injury attorneys within this vein: Does renter's insurance cover personal injury issues that take place on the rented property in question? At the offices of William Rawlings &…
Read moreHow to Handle a Slip and Fall Accident
There are certain kinds of accidents or injuries that can take place in ways or settings where injury seems entirely unlikely, and a common example here is the slip and fall accident. While some slip and fall accidents do happen in likely places like wet surfaces or those being cleaned, they can also take place…
Read moreShould I Get a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
While most people are aware that they should be hiring an attorney for any major car accident in which they were injured by the fault of another party and are seeking just compensation, some have understandable questions about whether this is necessary for a more minor accident. And while we understand this question, the reality…
Read morePTSD Claims During Personal Injury Cases
There are a few different conditions or disorders that may arise from various traumatic events, and one that's somewhat well known is PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Can PTSD symptoms be considered part of personal injury cases when a claim is being made against another party for a given incident? At the offices of William…
Read moreFiling Claims Against Government Entities
There are a few cases of personal injury situations where some people wonder if they're legally allowed to seek compensation from another party, and one good example here is when the party involved is a government employee or entity of any kind. Some good news right off the top: It's absolutely possible and legal to…
Read moreProving Liability in Defective Child Toys
While many personal injury cases are based around direct forms of physical harm like car accidents or traumatic injuries, there are also many other types to consider. One sadly common example here is that of product defects, and one especially worrisome area where this can be a concern is within the realm of defective child…
Read moreSocial Media Risks With Personal Injury Cases
While various social media entities have created whole new ways for people to communicate and share their lives, there are some potentially significant downsides to improper usage of these sites in certain situations. One great example: Within a personal injury case, where improper care with social media posts during your case may have an adverse…
Read moreTypical Stages of a Personal Injury Jury Trial
While the vast majority of personal injury claims and cases that are brought will be resolved via a settlement between the two parties involved, there are definitely some exceptions to this. In cases where the parties simply cannot agree on liability or other key parts of a settlement, a jury trial may be required to…
Read moreSurprising Injuries Often Covered by Insurance
While it's somewhat common (and understandable) to hear people complain about the areas of their lives that insurance doesn't cover, there's actually a flip side to this as well. There are a number of injury types that you may not have ever thought would be covered by insurance, but actually are - including several common…
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