Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer After Being Arrested for DUI?
While a DUI is a traffic violation, it is also a crime in all states. If you have been arrested for DUI, you should always contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately, especially if you have extenuating circumstances, such as previous DUI arrests or because you are being wrongly accused of DUI. What Can a Criminal Defense Lawyer […]
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me After a Car Crash?
No one expects to be in a car accident. If you end up in a car crash, you should know that a personal injury lawyer can give monumental aid during your crisis. At McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP, we endeavor to work closely with clients to provide the best possible legal counsel and peace of mind. Ways […]
How Pure Comparative Negligence Laws Affect My Injury Case
After you suffer injuries or lose a loved one in an accident, you can recover compensation for expenses and other damages if you can prove negligence in your injury case. In New York, awards for compensation are made based on pure comparative negligence laws. This was true also in Florida. However, in 2023, the laws changed […]
Who Is Responsible for My Product Liability Injuries?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 23,000 Americans lose their lives every year as a result of defective or malfunctioning products. Another 31 million are injured. Although we purchase most products to help us better accomplish a task, there are far too many instances where innocent people are harmed as a result of […]
Understanding Slip and Fall Personal Injury Claims
Accidents happen when we least expect them. One moment, you’re going about your day; the next, you find yourself tripping or slipping and taking an unexpected tumble. Unfortunately, these incidents can lead to both physical and emotional injuries, often leaving many in need of professional support or medical treatment. A slip and fall case can be classified […]
What Damages Can I Recover After a Personal Injury Accident?
Accidents across the United States leave millions of people injured annually. Regrettably, many victims harmed in these accidents are left with towering financial burdens that make it challenging to get the care they need to recover. After suffering a personal injury in an accident, those harmed may have legal avenues that they can take to recover compensation […]
