STATUTORY VS. COMMON PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUITS In America, our legal system is a collection of federal, state, and local laws often called the “body of laws”. There are two fundamental types of laws: statutory law and common law. Statutory law is the body of law...
A car accident can be an overwhelming experience. Right after the accident, you might feel shaken, frustrated or disoriented. Often, people feel the need to apologize even if the accident was not their fault. Some will say “I’m sorry” because they don’t know what else...
In 2017, “Distracted Driving” claimed over 3,000 lives, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is 3,000 deaths that were preventable. Have you ever noticed that when you’re on the phone and watching a film, you can’t...
Auto accidents happen and any accident can have catastrophic consequences for the parties involved. However, semi-trucks or 18-wheeler trucks tend to cause the most serious damage and injuries. This is because they often weigh up to 80,000 pounds. The sheer size of...
A personal Injury Attorney can be critical to have on your side, whenever you have been injured due to the negligence of an individual or corporation. The Walker Law Firm has too often seen individuals attempt to handle their own cases. However, this self-approach...
When you’re putting together a damage claim following a car crash, you want to be sure that you’re doing everything you can to protect your rights to compensation. Submitting a car accident claim can be a very fact-orientated process. Since the insurance adjuster was...
