When someone else is liable for your injuries in a car accident, their insurance may move quickly to offer you a settlement for your injuries. The costs of a car accident involving serious medical expenses can cost a victim thousands of dollars or more; you need to be...
Month: July 2021
What are punitive damages?
In a wrongful death case, the court will award you various damages. These are payments the other person must make to you for set amounts. Damages typically include payments for medical expenses and loss of life. They may also include punitive damages, which Cornell...
Making your new startup legal: 4 Types of business structures
Starting a business is an exciting endeavor, but if you are a first-time entrepreneur, you may have many questions. If so, you are not alone. Many new business owners seek out attorneys who can help them form their company for this reason. Whether you use professional...
Can misrepresenting material information lead to a lawsuit?
Companies misrepresenting income or other information material to their operations may face a shareholders' lawsuit. Whether a business has a few stockholders or thousands, management must provide accurate information. If you are an investor with reason to believe the...
What are signs of a traumatic brain injury?
After getting involved in an incident that causes head injury, you need to keep your eye peeled. Brain injuries often stem from head injury accidents. Some of them are mild and only require minimal care. Others, like traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause problems...