April Showers Bring May Lawsuits
Outside of tax season, April appears to be a regular month. Children are back in school until summer break and people are working their 9 to 5’s. Divorce season is from January to March, so many separated couples have already started the legal process. For the most part, April can feel like “business as usual,” albeit with some rain.
Believe it or not, an influx of heavy rain creates a perfect storm for accidents (and legal chaos). One wrong move and someone can be seriously injured. Unfortunately, you’ll find that many legal troubles in April stem from unforeseen circumstances.
Common Legal Problems In April
Due to the weather, April brings the worst kind of legal problems: unexpected, serious, and costly claims. While you can maintain your own actions, a victim does not have control over a perpetrator, leading to lawsuits.
Car Accidents
When the weather is nice, everybody hits the road — including inexperienced or otherwise impaired drivers. Statistically, car crash statistics start to creep up in April after the winter slump. Logistically, this makes sense because with more cars on the road, there’s a higher chance for an accident.
We all hope for a fender bender, but not everyone can be so lucky. When left with significant vehicle damage, physical injuries, and other financial expenses, car accident victims can file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver.
Property Damage
Homeowners, one of your biggest concerns this April should be the stability of the trees on your property. With the wear and tear of the cold climate, some trees will have dead limbs and branches.
While the dead segments will eventually fall, April showers will speed up this process and leave lots of unexpected property damage in its wake. Unfortunately, situations like these can turn legal quickly, especially if the damage occurred from a neighbor’s tree.
Slip And Fall Injuries
If you own a business, you know how difficult it can be to keep the floors dry during a rainstorm. But with the amount of rainfall Arkansas gets at this time of the year, managing the wet tracks and slippery spots will be essential to keep your business running.
A customer who sustained injuries after slipping and falling within a business can sue to recover their physical and financial losses from the accident.
Where To Begin With Your Lawsuit
Facing a legal issue that resulted from the chaotic weather patterns of April? Your first step is to document everything. If your issue is related to property damage, take pictures of the incident. Same with a car accident, take pictures and collect the other driver’s insurance information.
When you suffered a physical injury due to another person’s negligence, you’ll want to keep all medical bills and documents related to the incident.
An attorney will use this documentation during legal filings to demonstrate to the court that you have proof for your side of the story. This is essential, without evidence to support your claims, you won’t have a basis for a lawsuit.
Hickey & Hull Is Here To Help
Sometimes, the damp weather of April gets the better of us (and our belongings). You can be diligent about property maintenance, mindful of the slick road, but you can’t control the actions of others.
However, you can pursue legal justice for their negligence, and that starts by consulting with Hickey & Hull. Our team handles personal injury and property dispute lawsuits, so we’re prepared for whatever April throws your way. Schedule a consultation with our live agent to start the process.