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Wrongful death claims are complex legal matters that require careful consideration and expertise.
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Seeking Justice: Understanding Wrongful Death Claims and the Path to Healing

Seeking Justice: Understanding Wrongful Death Claims and the Path to Healing Seeking Justice: Understanding Wrongful Death Claims and the Path to Healing-Losing a loved one is an unimaginable pain...Read More

Whether it’s a private residence, commercial establishment, or public property, owners have a duty to ensure that their premises are reasonably safe and free from hazards that could cause harm to others.
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Navigating Legal Waters: Premises Liability Vs. Personal Liability in Personal Injury Cases

Navigating Legal Waters: Premises Liability Vs. Personal Liability in Personal Injury Cases Navigating Legal Waters: Premises Liability Vs. Personal Liability in Personal Injury Cases-Accidents can happen anywhere...Read More!

These firms specialize in navigating the complexities of product liability law, offering expert guidance and support to those affected.
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Navigating Product Liability: Protecting Your Rights with a Personal Injury Law Firm

Navigating Product Liability: Protecting Your Rights with a Personal Injury Law Firm - Hilton & Somer LLC Navigating Product Liability: Protecting Your Rights with a Personal Injury Law Firm-Product liability is a critical area...Read More!

Poor lighting conditions can hinder visibility and increase the risk of accidents. Properly illuminated areas, both indoors and outdoors, are crucial in preventing slips, trips, and falls.
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Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls - Hilton & Somer LLC Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls-Accidents happen, and sometimes they result in unexpected injuries that can have a...Read More!

Property owners should regularly inspect and maintain their premises. This includes fixing loose floorboards, uneven surfaces, or damaged sidewalks that could lead to slips, trips, or falls. Learn more, Link in bio

Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

Understanding these factors can aid in identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures.
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Understanding Dog Bite Statistics: Insights and Legal Considerations

Understanding Dog Bite Statistics: Insights and Legal Considerations - Hilton & Somer LLC Understanding Dog Bite Statistics: Insights and Legal Considerations-Dogs are often considered man's best friend...Read More!

Implementing proper safety measures like harnesses, guardrails, and fall protection systems is essential in preventing such accidents.
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Uncovering the Hidden Dangers: Protecting Construction Workers from Injuries

Uncovering the Hidden Dangers: Protecting Construction Workers from Injuries - Hilton & Somer LLC Uncovering the Hidden Dangers: Protecting Construction Workers from Injuries-The construction industry is undoubtedly...Read More!

Several factors contribute to pedestrian accidents, and it is crucial to address them to create a safer environment for all road users.
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Walking with Caution: The Importance of Pedestrian Safety
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Another significant factor is inadequate maintenance and mechanical failures. The immense size and weight of semi trucks necessitate regular inspections and proper maintenance to ensure their safe operation.
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Battling the Behemoths: Understanding the Dangers of Semi Truck Accidents

Battling the Behemoths: Understanding the Dangers of Semi Truck Accidents – Hilton & Somer Battling the Behemoths: Understanding the Dangers of Semi Truck Accidents Every year, thousands of people across the United States fall victim to the devastating consequences of semi-truck accidents. These massive vehicles, also known as tractor-trailers or big rigs, play a crucial role in our econo...

When consumers purchase a product, they have the right to expect that it is safe to use as intended.
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From Design to Accountability: Navigating the Depths of Product Liability

From Design to Accountability: Navigating the Depths of Product Liability – Hilton & Somer From Design to Accountability: Navigating the Depths of Product Liability Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. When consumers purchase a product, they have the right to ex...

Wrongful death laws vary by jurisdiction, but they generally aim to provide compensation to surviving family members for the losses they have suffered due to the untimely death of their loved one.
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What Exactly Is Wrongful Death?

What Exactly Is Wrongful Death? – Hilton & Somer What Exactly Is Wrongful Death? Losing a loved one is a devastating experience, but when that loss occurs due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, it becomes an even more profound tragedy. Wrongful death is a legal concept that seeks to provide justice for the surviving family memb...

Summer is a time filled with outdoor activities, vacations, and road trips. However, it’s important to be aware that this season also witnesses a significant increase in car accidents.
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Are Car Accidents More Likely In The Summer?
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Falls are another common vacation injury. Be aware of your surroundings and watch for tripping hazards. Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes when exploring new areas.
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Vacation Injuries and How To Avoid Them

Vacation Injuries and How To Avoid Them – Hilton & Somer Vacation Injuries and How To Avoid Them Vacations are meant to be a time of relaxation and fun, but unfortunately, injuries can happen even when we’re trying to escape from the daily grind. Whether you’re traveling abroad or staying close to home, there are several ways to avoid common vacation ...

Lifting heavy objects is a common task on construction sites and can lead to back injuries if done incorrectly.
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Spring Means Construction: How To Stay Safe

Spring Means Construction: How To Stay Safe – Hilton & Somer Spring Means Construction: How To Stay Safe Spring is a time of new beginnings, warmer weather and an increase in construction projects. With this comes a higher risk of accidents and injuries on construction sites. As a personal injury law firm, we believe that prevention is key when it comes to wo...

It’s important to be aware of your surroundings and anticipate potential hazards on the road.
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Spring and Motorcycle Safety

Spring and Motorcycle Safety – Hilton & Somer Spring and Motorcycle Safety Spring is finally here, and for many motorcycle enthusiasts, that means it’s time to dust off their bikes and hit the open road. However, it’s important to remember that with the warmer weather comes an increase in motorcycle accidents. According to the National High...

Despite taking all the necessary precautions, accidents can still happen. In the event of a pedestrian accident, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine.
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Staying Safe as A Pedestrian

Staying Safe as A Pedestrian – Hilton & Somer Staying Safe as A Pedestrian In today’s fast-paced world, it is not uncommon to see people walking on the streets. Whether it is for commuting, exercise, or leisure, walking is a healthy and eco-friendly way of getting around. However, as much as we enjoy walking, we cannot ignore the risks that c...

If you’re planning on drinking, make sure you have a plan in place to get home safely. This could involve designating a sober driver, using a ride-sharing service, or arranging for a taxi to pick you up at a specific time.
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Staying Safe On Spring Break

Staying Safe On Spring Break – Hilton & Somer Staying Safe On Spring Break Spring break is a time when students from all over the country let loose and relax from the rigors of academia. While this time should be enjoyable, it also comes with certain risks. Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents are all too common during this time of year. As a...

Children should be taught not to approach unfamiliar dogs or cats without an adult present. Furthermore, if a pet seems agitated or uncomfortable, it’s best to remove the child from the situation immediately.
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Teaching Children Animal Safety

Teaching Children Animal Safety - Hilton & Somer LLC Teaching Children Animal Safety-Pets can be a great addition to any family. They can provide love, and companionship...Learn More!

According to statistics, approximately one million adults in the U.S. are injured because of such accidents every year.
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Winter Slip and Falls: How to Avoid Them

Winter Slip and Falls: How to Avoid Them - Hilton & Somer LLC Winter Slip and Falls: How to Avoid Them-The winter season brings lots of safety hazards. From slush and ice to rain, snow...Read More

Lack of vehicle maintenance is one of the major causes of crashes and road accidents that results in a lot of injuries and deaths every year.
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Lack of Vehicle Maintenance Can Cause Accidents

Lack of Vehicle Maintenance Can Cause Accidents - Hilton & Somer LLC Lack of Vehicle Maintenance Can Cause Accidents-Lack of vehicle maintenance is one of the major causes of crashes and...Read More

A road accident is a terrifying experience no matter what type of vehicle you own or are in, and the consequences of a road crash can be devastating.
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Motorcycle Accidents vs Car Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents vs Car Accidents - Hilton & Somer LLC Motorcycle Accidents vs Car Accidents-A road accident is a terrifying experience no matter what type of vehicle you own...Read More!

According to their annual reports and other similar statistics, 4,842 large trucks were involved in fatal accidents in 2020. They accounted for 9% of all vehicles involved in fatal accidents.
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Truck Accidents and Their Statistics

Truck Accidents and Their Statistics - Hilton & Somer LLC Truck Accidents and Their Statistics-Accidents involving large trucks and big rigs are devastating and can lead to serious...Read More

The system is based on a trade-off between employers and employees. Employees have the right to receive effective, prompt medical treatment for injuries that occurred on the job no matter who was at fault.
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A Look Into Workers Compensation

A Look Into Workers Compensation - Hilton & Somer LLC A Look Into Workers Compensation-Getting injured on the job can result in severe consequences. Not only can you become unable...Read More

Compared to other vehicles, bicycles don’t offer the same range of safety features. Because of this, the injuries sustained in a bicycle accident are quite severe and the most common of those include.
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How to Stay Safe While Bicycling

How to Stay Safe While Bicycling - Hilton & Somer LLC How to Stay Safe While Bicycling-Bicycling is an excellent way to travel. It is eco-friendly and great for physical and...Read More

If you or a loved one has been injured on someone else’s property, the premises liability law allows you to file a claim and pursue compensation.
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What is Premises Liability?

What is Premises Liability? - Hilton & Somer LLC What is Premises Liability?- When you are in on someone’s property, you expect it to be safe and free of hazards.

Generally, businesses are responsible for manufacturing and designing products to be as safe as possible for consumer use.
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What is Product Liability?

What is Product Liability? - Hilton & Somer LLC What is Product Liability?-Defective consumer products cause many injuries and deaths on an annual basis. According to statistics...Read More

Overall, statistics confirm that falls, slips, and trips were the major cause behind the accidents, accounting for more than one-third of the deaths.
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A Look at Construction Accidents

A Look at Construction Accidents - Hilton & Somer, LLC A Look at Construction Accidents - Construction workers across the country endure some of the most dangerous and toughest... Read more!

The winter season brings with it a lot of benefits. Fun and exciting activities such as snowmobile trails, ice rinks, ski hills, etc. open and a variety of community winter sports become popular.
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Avoiding Winter Slip and Falls

Avoiding Winter Slip and Falls - Hilton & Somer LLC Avoiding Winter Slip and Falls-The winter season brings with it a lot of benefits. Fun and exciting activities such as...Read More

Unfortunately, these professionals sometimes fail to do so, hence leading to misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, medication errors, and more.
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Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?

Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case? - Hilton & Somer LLC Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?-Patients depend on medical professionals for a wide range of health problems...Read More

Ice and snow on the road are a common occurrence this time of the year. So, if you are driving for the holidays, practice caution and make sure you are prepared.
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Staying Safe This Holiday Season

Staying Safe This Holiday Season - Hilton & Somer LLC Staying Safe This Holiday Season-The holiday season is upon us and this means a lot of traveling, shopping, decorating...Read More

In case of such an illness, if you can prove that it was caused by a contaminated food product, you may be able to file a claim against the business preparing or selling the product.
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Food Safety

Food Safety - Hilton & Somer LLC Food Safety-Food related illnesses are unfortunately very common. These diseases lead to thousands of deaths every year...Read More.

In fact, according to statistics, auto accidents contribute about 14% of these cases in the United States. TBIs typically occur when the impact force causes the head to strike the solid components inside the vehicle, e.g., window, internal panels, dashboard, steering wheel, etc.
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Car Accidents and TBIs

Car Accidents and TBIs - Hilton & Somer LLC Car Accidents and TBIs-Everyone knows how important safety on the road is. No vehicle owner wants to have a car crash...Read More.

There are many things you can do to ensure your kids’ safety when they perform common Halloween activities, e.g. trick-or-treating, wearing costumes, makeup, and more.
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Staying Safe This Halloween

Staying Safe This Halloween - Hilton & Somer LLC Staying Safe This Halloween-Halloween is a fun time filled with treats, ghosts, pranks, goblins, and more...Read More

Personal injury statute of limitations varies from one state to another. In Virginia, for instance, the statute of limitations is 2 years, meaning that the claimant has 2 years from the date of the accident within which he/she settles the claim or files a lawsuit.
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What is a Statute of Limitations?

What is a Statute of Limitations? - Hilton & Somer LLC What is a Statute of Limitations?-A number of factors affect the outcome of a personal injury case...Read More

Personal injury in legal terms means physical injuries or mental injuries caused by another party’s negligence which allows you to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the at-fault party in order to recover compensation for the negative financial consequences of their actions.
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Terms to Know for a Personal Injury Claim

Terms to Know for a Personal Injury Claim - Hilton & Somer LLC Terms to Know for a Personal Injury Claim-If you or your loved one has been wrongfully injured, you may find yourself coming...Read More

There’s a lot to consider and that’s what this guide is for. Read on to learn what it takes to make back-to-school season safe and happy.
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Back to School Safety

Back to School Safety - Hilton & Somer LLC Back to School Safety-September is here and that means school is back in session in most areas. Children will be flocking...Read More

After the consultation, your lawyer will start gathering all pertinent evidence, will consult with expert witnesses for testimony, if necessary, and take the initial steps to file a personal injury claim on your behalf.
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Timeline of a Personal Injury Case
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Timeline of a Personal Injury Case - Hilton & Somer LLC Timeline of a Personal Injury Case-When we are out walking, we often take our safety for granted. Crosswalks, sidewalks, and...Read More

When it comes to accident liability law, any victim who was not in a car at the time of a road accident is considered a pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Accidents
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Pedestrian Accidents - Hilton & Somer LLC Pedestrian Accidents-When we are out walking, we often take our safety for granted. Crosswalks, sidewalks, and crossing...Read More

If a dog bites you, you may seek compensation from the dog owner by filing a dog bite injury claim.
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Dog Bite Safety
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Dog Bite Safety - Hilton & Somer LLC Dog Bite Safety-According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4.5 million people become victims of...Read More

Did a defective product or dangerous medication cause you harm? If so, know that you may be entitled to pursue a medication product liability claim.
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Medication Product Liability
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Medication Product Liability - Hilton & Somer, LLC Medication Product Liability-Medical products (drugs, devices, etc.) are created to help prevent and treat a wide range...Read More.