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What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

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From receiving an injury while on the job to purchasing a defective product, there are many ways life can take an unfortunate turn. If you’ve ever been in a car accident, been the victim of a dog bite, or experienced some other type of serious injury, you know what it feels like to be stressed and uncertain about the future.

You may not be able to work, and may have expensive medical bills piling up. You may be victimized by the other party involved in the accident, and you might not know how to handle it. And you may not even know where to turn for help in these situations, feeling like no one understands or knows how to make life better for you.

A Lawyer on Your Side

Luckily, a personal injury lawyer can help you find direction and exercise your rights after your accident. You may be thinking that hiring a lawyer is expensive and not for you, but this could be a crucial step to you resolving the misfortunes of your accident and getting a favorable outcome.

Benefits of a Personal Injury Lawyer

So what does a personal injury lawyer do? At Ahlander Injury Law, we use experience and persistence to fight your case. We go to battle with insurance companies and other attorneys, both on the phone and in the courtroom. We give your case all of the attention it deserves, so you always have a listening ear and can make an educated choice to resolve your case.

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Contact Ahlander Injury Law and exercise your right to a secure and comfortable future after your accident. Our practice areas include trucking accidents, workers compensation, slips and falls, and more. Get in touch for a free case consultation today.

How to Sue a Company for a Defective Product

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Every year, an alarming number of companies create products that they later have to issue recalls for because they are a risk to the safety of consumers. There are other products, however, that go without a recall, and they could still pose a risk to your safety. Products that are designed wrong or malfunction after being purchased can cause harm to you or your family, and you have the right to sue under certain circumstances.

What is a Defective Product?

You may be wondering about the difference between what is considered a defective product, and what is just a poor quality product that breaks soon after purchase. Defective product laws vary by state, but most laws say that a product is defined as defective if it fails to perform in the manner it was expected to perform, within reason. Products that can be potentially defective include:

  • All-terrain vehicles
  • Power tools
  • Barbecues
  • Industrial equipment
  • Garage doors
  • Quads
  • Lawnmowers
  • Boats
  • Elevators
  • Escalators
  • Hair products
  • Electronics
  • And more

When Can You Sue Over a Defective Product?

As we mentioned above, defective product laws vary by state, but many of the general principles are the same. Most of the time, you don’t have to be the buyer of a product or the user of a product in order to have the right to sue. You may bring a defective product liability claim against a manufacturer, retailer, wholesaler, distributor, or a combination of all of these parties.

Hiring an Expert

Product liability cases can be difficult to prosecute, and you’ll definitely want an expert on your side to help establish the claim. Contact Ahlander Injury Law today to help you sue a company for a defective product. You’ll get the greatest chance of a positive outcome and earn the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.

When Do Most Commercial Truck Accidents Occur?

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When you’re driving your commercial truck—or when your drivers are out on the road—what times of the day and week worry you the most? Is it the weekend, when passenger vehicle drivers are partying? Actually, you might not know that truck drivers are in more danger during business hours.

If you want to avoid trucking accidents, we want to help by answering this question below: “When do most truck accidents occur?” But if you’re already seeking compensation for a trucking accident, call a Las Vegas truck accident lawyer to help.

More Trucking Deaths During Work Hours

According to 2017 accident statistics, the highest number of deaths caused by large truck crashes occurred from about 6 am to 6 pm. Deaths also occurred in other time periods, but a cluster of fatalities shows up around business hours. 

Furthermore, the highest incidence of such deaths occurs from noon to 3 pm. This time of day is when fewer passenger vehicles are on the road, allowing truck drivers to drive faster, which can lead to more fatalities.

The Deadliest Day of the Week: Thursday

When examining the days of the week, the highest number of deaths from large truck crashes occur from Monday to Friday. Deaths drop by approximately 40–65% during the weekend (which contrasts with higher accident death rates on the weekend among passenger vehicles). 

The highest number of deaths occurred on Thursday of each week, just as many drivers are thinking about the weekend. 

If you have been injured in a trucking accident—or have an employee who has—you may need to contact a Las Vegas auto accident attorney. 

Good car accident lawyers in Las Vegas have experience with the challenges you’re going through in seeking compensation. We can defend you and help you get the settlement you need. Contact Ahlander Injury Law now.

Why Should I Get a Personal Injury Lawyer?

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If you have sustained an injury from an accident that was caused by the careless actions of someone else, you may need advice on how to proceed. You probably have a lot of questions regarding medical bills, dealing with insurance companies, or about lost income from missed days at work. Hiring a lawyer from the very beginning of the process is the best plan of action and will ensure that you have an experienced professional who can get the results you are looking for.

Why Get a Personal Injury Lawyer?

You are not required by law to hire a lawyer to handle your affairs. If you wish to represent yourself in court, it is an option, but truthfully, there is a good chance the results will be much different. A personal injury lawyer works with cases like yours on a regular basis and is familiar with the process. 

Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer

When you think about why to get a personal injury lawyer, consider it a way to make the teams even in a match with an opponent. The insurance companies you are fighting against have hired their own lawyers and experts to find every possible reason to avoid paying you a settlement. Their job is to beat you. And they’re good at it.

 

However, if you have a personal injury lawyer, you also have a professional on your team who knows how to play the game well—and win. They know what tactics your opponent uses and how to respond appropriately, and they have earned the respect of those in the courtroom. Your chances of obtaining a fair settlement increase tremendously with a personal injury lawyer.

 

Another important benefit is that personal injury lawyers have a team of support staff who will also help with your case. They can recreate the accident and gather information that provides your lawyer with the details needed to win in court.

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

In addition to listening to you and advising you on how to proceed, a personal injury lawyer can help:

 

  • Calculate and keep records of losses
  • Make sure all forms and paperwork are completed and filed correctly
  • Gather evidence
  • Interview witnesses
  • Handle negotiations

Ahlander Injury Law

If you feel you may need a personal injury lawyer, contact Ahlander Injury Law today for a free case consultation, or to learn more about our areas of practice.

Common Garage Door Injuries and How to Prevent Them

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Preventing Garage Door Injury

When you look at your garage door, it’s unlikely that your first thought would be about safety,  but the reality is, garage door injuries do occur. 

Let’s consider the facts: garage doors are responsible for around 30,000 injuries each year. They’re a common addition or part of nearly every home, making them more likely to cause injuries just by simply being there. Garage doors can also weigh a great deal; anywhere from several dozen pounds to over a hundred pounds. 

We’ll go through several of the most common garage door injuries below that you should be aware of when it comes to your safety and the safety of your family.

Pinching

Pinching happens when fingers get stuck between the panels of the garage door as it is either opening or closing. The term “pinching” might imply a slight pain that shouldn’t be a bother, yet some of those “pinches” turn into amputations.

Crushing

Crushing occurs for one of two reasons: either the person injured was running underneath the garage door as it was closing or the garage door’s mechanical features malfunctioned randomly. Either way, crushing is a serious garage door injury that can lead to extensive and expensive time in a hospital. 

Being Locked In

If your garage is not attached to your house and the bolts and springs on your garage are old and outdated, you could potentially be locked in your garage. Depending on the amount of time you are stuck, you could experience dehydration or worse. 

Get a Garage Door Injury Attorney with Ahlander Injury Law

Preventing garage door injuries by regular inspections of your door and by being careful and cautious are the best thing you can do to avoid experiencing any of the above situations. However, accidents do happen, and you should know who you can turn to when you need a garage door injury attorney.

When you or a friend or loved one falls victim to a garage door injury or other areas dealing with personal injury, contact us to learn how Ahlander Injury Law can help you. 

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