Protecting the rights of injured people and their families
’Tis the season to be jolly! The holidays are here, and you’re probably filling up your calendar with parties, travel, and other gatherings with the ones you love. This special time of year is perfect for spending quality time with friends and family, cooking delicious meals, and giving meaningful gifts.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In addition to listening to you and advising you on how to proceed, a personal injury lawyer can help:
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.