What Should I Do If I’m Injured in a Plane Crash?
November 4, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealNot all plane crashes involve large commercial airlines, and not all plane crashes end in death. It is possible to sustain significant injuries during a crash. Even if you are killed in a plane crash your loved ones may still be able to pursue a wrongful death suit on your behalf. However, plane crash personal injury suits can get complex fast. Responsibility for a crash can ultimately lie with many different parties. For example, the problem could have been pilot error, failure to maintain the plane, or a defective mechanical component. Each of those situations assigns the responsibility to very different parties. In some cases the responsibility could be spread out between a number of different parties. It’s vital to have an experienced attorney on your side during any plane crash personal injury case. As with car accidents and boating accidents, plane accidents can result in pain, disfigurement, high medical bills, and lost wages. A personal injury case can help you recoup some or all of these losses. Take the following steps immediately after the crash: Seek immediate medical attention. Document anything and everything you can about the crash. Avoid signing anything for any reason. Contact a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible. BGS has over 75 years of experience serving…
Read MoreHow 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…
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