Blog Posts in 2017 Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 29-Dec-2017 Talk to an Attorney Before Signing a Statement After a Car Accident Following an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you will usually need to report the damages to the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Typically, the company will require you to give a recorded or written statement concerning ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 15-Dec-2017 Who Is Legally Responsible for My Work Injury? Most people spend their waking hours at work, so it’s no surprise they are more statistically likely to experience an accident on the job. Likewise, the more dangerous the position is, the more likely an employee is to suffer an injury while ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 4-Dec-2017 Info for Victims of Wintertime Slip & Fall Accidents Winter can be one of the most dangerous times to walk around town. In some areas, winter means an increase of rain or snow, which means the ground can be icy or wet at any time. Property owners need to be vigilant about how they maintain their floors ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Nov-2017 Personal Injury vs. Workers' Compensation Claims: What's the Difference? When a person is injured on the job, they can either file a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. While both of these claims are for compensation for injuries, they are not the same. The following are the differences between ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 13-Nov-2017 How to Strengthen Your Premises Liability Case Premises liability is a legal concept which often comes into play in personal injury cases where the injury was caused by some type of unsafe or defective condition on someone else’s property. In order to win a premises liability case, the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 6-Nov-2017 Who Do I Sue If I Was Injured on the Job? When a worker suffers an injury on the job, he or she can file a workers’ compensation claim. These benefits are awarded without the need to prove an employer was at fault. However, there are some cases where an injured worker can also file a ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 26-Oct-2017 Should I Accept the Insurance Company's Settlement Offer? When you suffer an injury caused by the negligent actions of another party, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, as well as pain and suffering. In most cases, the liable ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 10-Oct-2017 Are Hands-Free Mobile Devices Safer While Driving? There is no denying that cellphone use while operating a vehicle contributes to distracted driving accidents. However, many drivers believe that the source of distraction is the act of typing a number and then holding the cellphone while driving with ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 3-Oct-2017 How to Tell If Your Insurance Company is Giving You the Runaround The first thing you must understand about insurance companies is that they make their money off investments. When they delay or deny paying an injured party the compensation they are entitled to, insurance providers can keep their money invested, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 19-Sep-2017 The Dangers Associated with Truck Driver Fatigue One of the most common causes of commercial truck accidents is driver fatigue. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established multiple regulations and rules which address the issue of drowsy driving and limit the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 12-Sep-2017 How to Protect Your Kids from Drowning Accidents When most of us are enjoying our time at a private or public swimming pool, injuries are not the first thing on our minds. However, drowning is considered the leading cause of injury and death for young children ages one to 14. According to the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 5-Sep-2017 Why Posting About Your Injury on Social Media is a Bad Idea Social media has become a major part of our lives and many of us post everything from pictures of our vacation and meals to statuses about our thoughts and current events. While this is not an issue in most cases, being active on social media during ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 29-Aug-2017 Child Brain Injuries Children are considered one of most vulnerable when it comes to a variety of injuries, especially traumatic brain injury (TBI) . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children ages one to four and teenagers ages 15 to 19 ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 22-Aug-2017 Brain Injuries & Memory Loss One of the most common symptoms of a brain injury is memory loss or impaired memory retention. There are several reasons why memory loss occurs. Mainly it is because the brain has suffered damage in the area of the brain which affects the flow of ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 15-Aug-2017 What If My Car Accident Injuries Don't Show Up Right Away? When a car accident occurs, those affected are taken on an emotional rollercoaster. When your adrenaline is at an all-time high, it can be easy to dismiss medical treatment. Furthermore, a person who suffers a minor injury in a collision may not ... Continue Reading