Every year thousands of personal injuries occur all over the world. Out of all the cases, approximately four to five percent go to trial while most are settled before ever having to go that route. Below are ten of the biggest personal injury settlements. The family of Robbie Middleton was awarded $150 billion dollars because when he was eight years old he was tied to a … [Read more...]
More Than Stealing: What Constitutes a Theft Charge?
When you think of the word “theft,” someone swiping a candy bar or wallet may come to mind; however, did you know that “theft” is actually a broad term when it comes to criminal offenses? Legally, theft can encapsulate more than the most common, general definition. Theft is defined legally as the taking of someone else’s property with the purpose of never returning it. This … [Read more...]
Here’s Why You Should Say “Crash” Instead of “Accident”
If you’re like most of us, if you see a car stopped on the side of the road with a bit of body damage, you’re likely to say that you passed a “car accident” on the way to work this morning. However, did you know that many are advocating for the use of “car crash” instead? Many activists are asking legislators to make the switch since the word “accident,” they say, implies … [Read more...]
United States Top 5 Largest Truck Accident Settlements
Every year in the United States, approximately 500,000 truck accidents occur resulting in nearly 5,000 fatalities. One of every eight traffic fatalities involves a trucking collison. An accident is considered a trucking accident when a large trailer of 10,000 pounds or more collides with other vehicles or pedestrians. According to the National Law Review, truckers are … [Read more...]
False Allegations Against Chris Hardwick Show Dangers of Public Hysteria
Chris Hardwick recently made headlines when he was accused by an ex-girlfriend of sexually assaulting her. Actress Chloe Dykstra made the claim that an ex-boyfriend had sexually assaulted her; however, she did not exclusively name Hardwick as the perpetrator. Due to Hardwick being her boyfriend from 2011-2014, he was quickly labeled as the assaulter. Hardwick denied the … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Creatively Earn Money While Out of Work
An on-the-job injury can be very devastating financially for the employee as well as anyone they support. Oftentimes, the individual may be receiving payment through workers’ compensation but sometimes this isn’t the case. Below are seven ideas for an individual to creatively earn money while out of work due to a personal injury. File a legal case . This can only occur … [Read more...]
