Personal Injury Law

The Importance of Providing Legal Assistance to Veterans The Need for Legal Assistance Among Veterans According to a report from the National Veterans Legal Services Program, there are more than 25 million veterans in the United States, and many face legal issues that are related to their time in the service. These issues include disability […] More

The Latest Legal News: Updates & Opinions Insurance Company Can Pursue Subrogation Damages Against Engineering Firm A state appellate panel has ruled that an insurer can pursue subrogation damages against an engineering firm for flooding at a school construction site. The insurance company, Zurich American Insurance Company, sued the engineering firm after City Colleges of […] More

Abigail Zwerner’s Lawsuit Against Newport News Public Schools The Case In January, Abigail Zwerner, a first-grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School, was shot by a six-year-old student. Zwerner alleges that Newport News Public Schools failed to provide a safe learning environment for its teachers and students. The Hearing On Friday, a hearing was held in […] More

Political and Legal News Illinois Supreme Court Revives Personal Injury Suit The Illinois Supreme Court has revived a personal injury lawsuit in which a woman sued a defendant’s special representative despite the narrowing window for filing a lawsuit due to the statute of limitations. The suit, which had been brought by Jamie Lichter, concerns an […] More

The Vital Role of Depositions in Personal Injury Law For anyone who has suffered a personal injury, depositions are a critical component of building a strong case. At Peterson Law Firm, based in Kansas City, MO, we recognize the significance of these legal procedures and their impact on personal injury claims. In this opinion editorial, […] More

Preventing Pedestrian Accidents in New York City A Tragic Accident in Fort Green On October 26, 2023, a heartbreaking incident occurred in Fort Green, Brooklyn, when a 7-year-old boy lost his life in a collision with an NYPD tow truck. According to witnesses, the boy was riding his scooter with his mother when the tow […] More