Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about your case? Our Frequently Asked Questions section has answers to common legal concerns. If you need more help, contact us for a free consultation!

Any Accident Involving a Vehicle and Someone on a Foot.
That’s the definition of a pedestrian accident. No matter the type of vehicle, if it hits someone who's walking, it's classified as a pedestrian accident. These incidents can be exceptionally hazardous. The CDC reports that nearly one-third of road-related fatalities involve pedestrians.

These accidents can occur abruptly, at any given moment - be it morning, afternoon, or evening. While they may be slightly more frequent during nighttime, the difference isn't significant. Children and seniors are notably susceptible to these accidents.
A pedestrian accident is classified as such if the vehicle strikes an individual on foot. These events can pose significant risks, as conveyed by the CDC, which states that about one-third of all traffic-related deaths involve pedestrians.

Pedestrian accidents can happen at any time - in the morning, during the day, or in the evening. Although they may occur slightly more often at night, the difference isn't substantial. These accidents pose a particular risk to children and the elderly.
A pedestrian accident is defined as an incident where a vehicle collides with an individual on foot. Such accidents can lead to significant hazards, as emphasized by the CDC which reports approximately one-third of all traffic-related fatalities are pedestrians.

These pedestrian accidents can occur anytime - morning, noon, or night. Although there might be a minor increase in occurrences at night, the disparity is unremarkable. These accidents particularly pose a threat to children and older individuals.
When tragedy strikes and a life is lost due to the wrongful conduct of another, several parties are given the authority to initiate a wrongful death lawsuit. This typically encompasses the immediate family of the deceased, including the surviving spouse, children, and parents, who can seek monetary restitution through legal means. There are also instances where others, such as dependent minors living with the deceased, other inheritors, and blood relatives, may be entitled to instigate a wrongful death claim.

Additionally, a representative appointed for the deceased's estate may have the authorization to lodge a legal suit. However, navigating the complex maze of a wrongful death lawsuit can be an arduous task, given its intricate nature. This is where the assistance of a proficient wrongful death attorney, such as Belal Hamideh, can be crucial. Reach out to us for a complimentary case assessment, either on our website or through a phone call.
Every driver must operate their vehicles responsibly when on the road. When this obligation, this “duty of care,” is broken due to carelessness or irresponsibility, the injured victim should receive not just medical help but legal assistance. A personal injury lawyer can adeptly navigate the complexities of such situations, helping you to receive the compensation you deserve.
This is true for not just crashes involving cars, but also those involving semi-trucks. These are some of the most dangerous accidents, involving massive vehicles. The right attorney should be equipped to ascertain who is to blame for your incident and initiate a lawsuit against the parties involved.
Instead of being “vs” each other, medical malpractice is a form of personal injury.

Both personal injury and medical malpractice laws are in place to rectify a civil wrong when an individual experiences harm that they didn't cause.
There are similarities, such as both involve obtaining justice via the civil court system for an individual who has endured harm due to the actions or lack of action of another.

The kind of justice sought comes in the form of monetary restitution for the economic and non-economic damages the aggrieved party has endured. Speaking of the latter, “non-economic damages” are those that are harder to measure, such as anguish, suffering, loss of companionship, and diminished enjoyment of life, among others.
Firstly, get medical help straight away. Even if you feel fine and believe you can continue working, some injuries can be internal and may not manifest immediately. Hence, immediate medical attention is the best strategy.

Secondly, report the incident to your employer. It's the right thing to do and won't be seen as evading responsibilities.
A construction accident ends in injury and/or property destruction on a construction site. Injuries can be sustained by construction workers or passers-by. They can be attributed to a myriad of reasons such as negligence, insufficient safety precautions, deficient training, equipment malfunction, human error, and other factors.

Construction accidents can cause damage of property and personal injuries, as they often occur during efforts to construct, enhance, repair, demolish, or clean particular facilities. Unfortunately, they may result in severe injury or significant destruction to property or individuals.

Types of construction accidents encompass building failures, trench accidents, ladder mishaps, scaffold incidents, electric shocks, explosions, welding-related injuries, crane malfunctions, forklift breakdowns, subpar work equipment, and traffic accidents.
Contact an Experienced Fire Damage Claim Attorney 

If your business was damaged in a fire, whether to the property to the bottom line or anything else, you may deserve compensation. 

Many businesses suffered damage to their physical property in the recent wildfires. That includes buildings, yes, but it also includes equipment, vehicles, inventory, and other assets. 

Wildfires can disrupt businesses, too. They can close roads, cause residents to have to flee, destroy the area, and so forth. You may deserve compensation if your business has to hire more staff due to a fire, had to relocate to continue operation, and so forth. 

On top of that, you may be eligible for compensation if you or any of your employees were injured in the fires, too. As you are a person, you could be eligible for non-economic compensation, too. That includes your pain, suffering, emotional distress, etc. 

As a fire damage claim attorney, Belal Hamideh can sit down with you to go over your case and figure out the best way to help you recover the compensation you deserve. 
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