Payments provided by government programs (like Social Security Disability Insurance – SSDI) or private insurance policies to individuals who are unable to work due to a qualifying illness or injury.
A payment or service provided under the terms of an insurance policy, government program (like Social Security Disability), or employee plan (like workers’ compensation or disability benefits).
A type of deed used by an administrator (a person appointed by a court) to transfer real estate from a deceased person’s estate when the person died without a will (intestate).
A comprehensive summary of the ownership history and events related to a specific piece of real estate, detailing any limitations, liens, or claims.
A medication that causes harmful side effects or injuries not adequately warned about by the manufacturer, potentially leading to product liability claims.
Safety devices in vehicles designed to inflate rapidly during a collision to cushion occupants from impact. Their malfunction or non-deployment can be a basis for a product liability claim.
Example: The lawsuit alleged that the airbags failed to deploy during the crash, leading to more severe injuries.
Why This Matters in Personal Injury Cases
If your airbags didn’t deploy correctly in an accident, or deployed improperly causing injury, you might have a claim against the vehicle or airbag manufacturer, in addition to any claim against an at-fault driver.
An official document, typically prepared by a police officer, detailing the circumstances, individuals, vehicles, and any initial findings related to a traffic accident.
A professional who examines the scene of an accident to determine its cause, contributing factors, and to identify fault.
Operating a motor vehicle in a lane intended for oncoming traffic, a highly dangerous act and a clear violation of traffic laws, often leading to severe head-on collisions.
Operating a motor vehicle while engaged in any activity that diverts attention from the primary task of driving, such as texting, talking on the phone, eating, or adjusting the radio.
