Blog: Personal Injury

On October 17, 2022, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a report that linked hair straightening chemicals found in hair relaxers to uterine cancer risk. This report is the latest in studies linking hair relaxers to cancer. Other medical reports from different agencies have found links between hair relaxers and increased risk of other …

Injury incurred from lifting heavy items while you’re in a store could be cause for a lawsuit. It should not be a burden for a shopper to lift certain products while looking at or attempting to buy them. At Van Law Firm, we can help you establish a lawsuit to get you compensation for back …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of Philips CPAP machines after receiving reports of 260 deaths and 90,000 injuries related to the company’s medical devices. The recall includes Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines, which contain materials that cause cancer, respiratory problems, and other serious health issues. An attorney with …

Many people have the common misconception that once an insurance company agrees to a settlement amount for a personal injury case then the process is over. However, there are more steps in the negotiation process that clients should be aware of before they receive their personal injury settlement check. What are these steps and how …

Have you been injured in an auto collision that was not your fault? Have you been injured on someone else’s property because of unsafe conditions? Have you been seriously hurt by a product or service rendered? You may be eligible for financial compensation. Millions of people every year are involved in personal injury cases that …

After you have been injured in a car crash or a slip and fall accident, choosing whether to hire an attorney to represent your interests is one of the first steps you should take. When choosing to hire an attorney, it is important that you choose carefully, as hiring the right or wrong attorney can …

Internal Injuries: Warning Signs, What to watch out for… If you have been in an accident, the full extent of your injuries may not be obvious right away. Internal injuries can require professional attention, and may be difficult for an untrained person to spot. Not every injury will cause an internal problem, but it’s important …

Any injury that happens because you are in an accident is an accident injury. The meaning of “accident” is when a voluntary action results in an injury or death. The action is not normally considered to be risky and can usually be done without injury. However, sometimes unexpected results occur. People normally think of a …

When people hear the words “personal injury”, they usually think about car accident lawyers. Usually, a car accident case involves a driver, passenger, motorcyclist, bicyclist, or pedestrian who was hurt or killed in an accident by someone who was driving a car or truck. Although car accidents are a big chunk of personal injury lawsuits, …