FIEGER LAW BLOG

Many people in the United States are injured in slip and fall accidents every year. A head injury or broken bone happens in one in every five falls. In 2019, approximately 244,000 workers were injured by falls and needed time off from work, and 880 workers died as a result of falls. A slip or […]

Babies are vulnerable to serious injury during pregnancy, labor, and immediately after birth. Injuries may occur even during routine procedures, such as an Apgar test, if your baby is mishandled. Birth injuries may be minor, like bruises and cuts, or serious, such as broken bones or brain damage. It is up to the healthcare professionals […]

If an interaction with police officers results in injuries or bodily harm, this may be a case of excessive force. If you have been injured by a law enforcement officer using excessive force, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve when you’ve been a […]

After a serious accident resulting in injuries that wasn’t your fault, you could be owed compensation from the at-fault party’s insurer. Most medical expenses, lost income, and other financial losses could be included in that compensation. But what about all the non-financial costs you’ve suffered, like physical pain, mental stress, and emotional suffering? These types […]

When an employee is mistreated at work, their natural instinct is often to quit their job as soon as possible. That’s true whether they’ve been harassed, discriminated against, or denied payment or benefits. But when an employee plans to sue their employer for their mistreatment, should they hire an attorney before or after they notify […]

Birth injuries are common, yet birth injury lawsuits are not. Why do so many parents not pursue compensation for the many birth injury-related costs they’ll face, especially when a healthcare provider’s negligence was the cause? The answer is simple: Most parents don’t even realize that their child’s injury was the result of medical negligence. Healthcare […]

If there’s one thing most American workers have in common, it’s the pressure from their employers to be as productive as possible. In some cases, they’re even asked to do work outside of their normal work hours. For example, many retail and food and beverage industry workers are told by their employers to clock out […]

After a car accident, you might have many issues to deal with—doctor appointments, vehicle repairs, and all the challenges that come with a serious injury. The last thing on your mind might be calling a lawyer. However, contacting a lawyer soon after a car accident offers you many benefits when it comes time to recover […]

Commercial truck accidents are notorious for the injuries and damage they cause. They’re also known for being more legally complex than other types of vehicle accidents. That’s because there are many laws governing commercial vehicles and their drivers. To make things even more complex, there are often several parties who share responsibility for any given […]