David Gordon

A hit & run accident is defined as an accident in which the at-fault driver in an accident leaves the scene of the crash before exchanging any information. This happens often in rear-end accidents, especially if the crash was not too severe.  Drivers who are involved in car accidents are required to stop at the scene or nearby, even when no one is injured and there is only property damage to the vehicles. Drivers involved in a car accident especially have a duty to stop and offer reasonable assistance to injured drivers.

While you may have many things to worry about after getting injured as a pedestrian, you should not wait too long to seek legal assistance. You will have only a limited period of time in which to bring a claim. This is called the statute of limitations.

After a slip and fall accident, take photos of where you suffered the slip and fall as well as photos of your injuries. Get the names and contact information of any eyewitnesses that live in the Memphis area. Keep any clothes you were wearing that day. Hold on to all medical bills and proof of other slip and fall-related expenses.

A wrongful death claim may be based on the loss of an adult or a child, including a fetus “that was viable at the time of injury.” The party who could be held responsible for your loss could be an individual, company, or government entity.

If you have been involved in a job-related accident, your first step after seeking medical help should be to contact a lawyer. Defending your right to full workers’ compensation is critical. You have legal requirements and timelines that must be met. If you miss those deadlines, you can lose your ability to get the benefits you could be entitled to under state and federal law.

Every type of premises liability case presents unique concerns and may include related types of claims. For example, in an inadequate security case, a premises liability claim may lie against a hotel owner who failed to put proper locks on doors. At the same time, a battery claim may lie against the person who broke into a hotel room and assaulted a guest.