Common Questions Clients Have About Their Attorney in Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents Cases
Should I Negotiate with the Insurance Adjuster Myself Without the Help of an Attorney in Order to Settle a Case? No, representing yourself and negotiating with an insurance adjuster is usually not a good idea! Because you are not an attorney and have not handled personal injury matters before, you are often not aware of...
If I Was Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian, What Do I Do?
Nothing beats a long, brisk walk. Whether it's an integral part of your daily exercise routine, getting from point A to point B, or simply a relaxing walk to collect your thoughts, walking has many benefits. However, we sometimes forget that walking can be just as dangerous as driving a vehicle. You must always be on the lookout for potential hazards in your path, especially cars being driven by inattentive drivers, to avoid getting hit by a car as a pedestrian.
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What Auto Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know
Auto insurance has been around for as long as people can remember. Now that everybody knows how to choose a good company having an excellent reputation and strong financial condition, it seems that all car owners can always purchase coverage from the right insurers. It is indeed important to choose the best company you can get; you can do this by conducting little online research to find information about any particular company' claim ratio, customers satisfaction rating, financial strength, available discounts, and more.
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SUV Rollover Risk and What You Can Do to Avoid It [2023]
[2023 Update]: Despite continued safety efforts, SUVs, pickups and vans are most susceptible to rollover accidents due to their narrow, tall build. SUV rollover risk remains an issue because they are top-heavy and have a higher center of gravity, so their balance and stability is reduced. And, while rollover accidents make up a small percentage of overall traffic accidents, the continue to account for a high percentage of accident fatalities. In fact, the National Highway Safety Administration reports that close to 35% of passenger vehicle fatalities resulted from rollovers.
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Cerebral Palsy in Personal Injury Cases
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that covers a variety of brain and nervous system disorders that cause limitations to movement. These limitations can affect the person’s ability to speak clearly and sometimes results in the inability to walk. Some different types of cerebral palsy include spastic, hypotonic, dyskinetic, and ataxic. Spastic is the most...
Burns Injuries in Personal Injury Claims
Accidents that cause burns are all too common in the United States, resulting in thousands of personal injury lawsuits every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that burns and fires are the third leading cause of fatal home injuries. In 2011, 2,640 people (excluding firefighters) were killed in fires and another 13,350...
Brain Damage in Personal Injury Cases
When someone suffers brain damage, the personal injury lawsuit that results can be a complicated case. There are a number of reasons for this. First and foremost, it can be difficult to diagnose brain damage as it is frequently related to the person’s cognitive ability. The question, then, is how much ability did the individual...
Product Liability in Personal Injury Claims
A product liability case is a lawsuit filed by a person who has been injured as a result of using some type of product. For example, a child might suffer an injury from a defective toy causing the parent to file a lawsuit, someone might become burned by a toxic chemical in a cleaning product,...
Avoiding Misdiagnosis: Five Ways to Help Your Avoid Misdiagnosis
While you may think that misdiagnosis is rather uncommon in the medical field, the fact is that it is actually not. A rather large number of medical malpractice lawsuits stem from the misdiagnosis of a medical condition, illness or injury. Whenever a doctor’s diagnosis leads to an error or incorrect treatment, a patient’s condition can...
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Construction Workers and Children: Steps We Should All Take to Stay Well in Hot Weather
We all know sunstroke is no joke. The long hot days of summer can bring a dangerously high temperature that can put at risk even to those who are completely accustomed to climate. This is especially dangerous for children, the elderly and people who are working on physically demanding jobs like construction. As such, it...
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