Personal Injury

At times, legal terminology can be confusing. In the video below, experienced attorney Ray Areshenko explains the difference between personal liability and personal injury. There’s a fair amount of overlap between these two areas of law. Personal, or general, liability refers to your legal… Read Full Post

People often wonder if, and when, they should visit the doctor after getting in an accident. In the video below, experienced attorney Ray Areshenko explains why it’s important to seek medical care right away. It’s always a good idea to go to the doctor after a car accident or another type of… Read Full Post

Property owners can be liable for accidents and injuries that occur on their property. This is known as premises liability. In the video below, experienced attorney Ray Areshenko explains a few factors that determine the legal responsibly you have to others as a property owner. If you performed… Read Full Post

What is the difference between premises liability and general liability? The key differences with premises liability is that the liability is tied to ownership or control of premises, for example the owner or manager of a grocery store who negligently allows liquid to stay on the floor, and you… Read Full Post

What is the most common cause of motorcycle accidents? There are a few very common causes of motorcycle accidents. A lot of them are the same things that will cause regular vehicle accidents, except of course a motorcycle rider is in more danger. Common things are an unsafe left-hand turn in… Read Full Post

What should you do after a motorcycle accident? Every motorcycle accident is going to be different, and so the circumstances of what to do are a little bit different, but in general what you want to do first is remove yourself from danger and seek medical treatment by calling 911 if you think… Read Full Post

What to do if an accident occurs in a workplace? If an accident occurs in a workplace, there should be workers compensation coverage that would apply. In addition, if the third party outside of the employer caused the incident, there may be some liability to that third party, as well. What… Read Full Post

Evidence can make or break a personal injury case. That may seem obvious, but the window for gathering many of the most important types of evidence can be very small, and in the aftermath of your injury, you may not remember to snap photos of the accident scene or request surveillance video footage… Read Full Post

Who is responsible for a slip-and-fall accident? There can be a variety of parties who might be responsible for a slip and fall accident. The owner or manager of the premises, along with the person who caused the condition that caused the injury if that is a different person, so if for example a… Read Full Post

A severe injury can change your life in ways you weren't prepared for. Car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, and other incidents can harm you physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. If your damages were caused by the actions or negligence of another person, you may be able to recover… Read Full Post