Tag Archive | personal injury
Why You Shouldn’t Tweet About Your Injury Case
In a few short years, social media has become an inescapable addition to our lives. Each day, one of the first and last things we do include browsing and sharing news and photos with our networks. While these habits are part of our daily routine, in the midst of a personal injury case, it’s advisable […]
McAleer Law Firm Wins Big in Retrial
McAleer Law Firm is pleased to announce a $225K judgment in favor of our client Robert Duffield, in the case of Duffield v. Chui. Robert Duffield was severely injured in November 2007 when he was hit in the face by George Chui after both had attended a mixed martial arts match at Wild Bill’s in […]
Can Your Employer be Held Liable if you get in a Weather-Related Accident Driving to or From Work?
A few inches of snow might signal a typical winter day in some states, but in the temperate South, a few flurries can wreak havoc. This was the case in Atlanta on Jan. 28, as citizens quickly realized the seemingly harmless snowfall was anything but. Thousands of people left work early and fled to their […]
NFL Lawsuit Put on Hold After Judge Rejects Settlement Amount
You may recall, last year, when more than 4,000 former NFL players filed a class-action lawsuit against the league. The suit was filed on the basis that the league knew about the long-term medical risks associated with on-field head injuries, yet did nothing to inform the players during their time in the NFL, or assist […]
$1.16 Million Awarded in Negligent Nursing Home Case
The McAleer Law Firm is pleased to announce a $1.16 million judgment in favor of our client in the case of Craig Franklin as guardian of Wanda Franklin v. Ryan’s Hope, LLC, et al. Mrs. Wanda Franklin was severely and permanently injured from a fall out a second story window while residing in Ryan’s Hope, […]
10 Tips for Safe Travels this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving feasts and days spent with family mark the official start to our holiday season each year. According to the Department of Transportation, Thanksgiving is also the busiest time of the year, with more than 35 million people traveling by car to visit family and friends. Combine distractions of a family road trip and an […]
When Hurt on the Job, You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Although the number of workplace injuries has fallen since 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the risk of injury or illness remains high for employees in air transportation, public sector construction, nursing homes, and some other jobs. If you were injured while on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. […]
10 Tips for Winning Your Personal Injury Case
At McAleer Law, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Unfortunately, mistakes made before you contact an attorney could hamper your ability to recover compensation. You can increase your chances of having a successful case and recovering damages with these 10 tips: Know your rights. It is important to understand the rights entitled […]
When Injured on Someone Else’s Property, Who is to Blame?
Property owners have a duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for other who may enter their establishment. In the legal world, we call this premises liability. When someone is injured on another person’s property and sues, courts first seek to determine whether the injured was allowed on the premises. If the owner consents to […]
Pharmaceutical Errors
More than 1.5 million people are injured each year in the U.S. due to medication errors, and about 7,000 are killed. When doctors or pharmacists makes a mistake with prescription medications, the consequences can be fatal. Claims for prescription errors are often based on simple negligence, but can be attributed to professional malpractice. The following […]
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