Time is of the essence when it comes to hiring a personal injury attorney following any type of injury accident. This is because an injury attorney can help preserve evidence, ensure you get the medical care and documentation needed, and file a claim before the statute of limitations expires. However, hiring an attorney quickly following a tractor trailer accident is especially important. Here are a few of the things you will want to do so should you find yourself injured after your car collides with a semi truck. Read More»
If you have been injured in a car accident and are suing either the other driver or their insurance company for injury-related expenses, you have to be very careful of your actions between the time you’re in the accident and the time a verdict is reached. Many people make mistakes that end up costing them their case. Here’s a look at those common mistakes, along with some examples for added clarity: Read More»
Agriculture is among the most dangerous industries in America; approximately 167 workers in this field are injured on the job each and every day. Many of these injuries occur in grain handling facilities where extreme caution is necessary but not always followed. If you’ve been injured in a grain handling facility accident, read on to learn how your employer might be responsible, and what you can do about it.
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Unfortunately, statistics show that elderly people are abused more often in nursing homes than in other settings. It can be hard for individuals to report the abuse they experience due to fear of upsetting their caretakers or creating a problem for their families. So your parent needs some support to stay strong while fighting throughout their malpractice case to get the justice they deserve. Of course, finding a new and safe residence for your parent to live should be the first priority. Read More»
Dealing with life after an auto accident can be very difficult. There are pieces of your life that you have to work on recollecting and putting back together, so the last thing you want to deal with is an insurance company giving you a bit of grief or a hard time over something that is entirely out of your control. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to make things go more smoothly in your favor when trying to negotiate with an insurance company after an accident. Read More»
When you are injured in an accident, you are likely to suffer losses. Sometimes getting past those losses will require you to bring a personal injury claim against the insurance company of the person or business that caused the accident. Here are several things you can do to give yourself a better chance of winning your personal injury case.
See a Doctor
It is important that you get medical care after a car accident, a fall or other type of injury. Read More»
The court system works hard to clearly identify the true cause of an accident to place responsibility on the right party. Sometimes, the fault assignment process is complicated by mitigating factors due to a number of coinciding events or actions leading up to the car accident. In the court system’s eyes, without those factors present, the collision may never have occurred. When weighing the options, court officials can decide to place blame on a single party, share it as a percentage between all involved parties or deem the cause as undetermined. Read More»
In the aftermath of an auto accident, you expect your insurance company to be by your side every step of the way. However, it’s not always realistic to expect a fair outcome when dealing with an auto insurance claim. This is why personal injury attorneys are often called upon to help auto accident victims receive fair treatment and compensation.
The following outlines more about this topic and a few good reasons why you’ll want an attorney by your side when dealing with both minor and major auto accidents. Read More»
If you own or manage a preschool, with the arrival of spring, your children will likely be spending time outdoors in a play area that may have suffered some wear-and-tear this winter in the harsh elements. While no one can protect children against occasional bump or scrapes when playing tag or a game of make-believe, you can make sure you don’t have faulty playground equipment that sets children up for accidents, even when they are playing carefully. Read More»
Few people have the experience and expertise to approach a personal injury case without some confusion or question. With so many different myths about personal injury law, settlements and what it takes to get the money you’re entitled to, it’s no wonder that so many people find themselves overwhelmed. Before you file that personal injury suit, here’s a look at some of the most common myths you might have heard and the truth you need to know about them. Read More»