When you are injured in a car accident, you and your personal injury attorney will need to determine who was at fault for causing the crash. If your accident involved just one other vehicle, determining fault—and liability—is usually pretty straightforward. Things get much more complicated, however, when there are two or more other vehicles involved in addition to your own. The good news is that our experienced car accident lawyers [...]
Consider the following scenario: You are sitting at a red light when your vehicle is suddenly struck from behind. In the moments that follow, you feel shaken up, but you do not feel seriously injured. You get out of the car to check on the damage, and there are a few dents or scratches. The driver who hit you gets out of his vehicle and he has his checkbook out. [...]
Medical health professionals have raised concerns about the sleep practices of many people in the United States. Simply put, a large number of people do not get enough sleep, or they may not get good-quality sleep that allows them to fully rest and ensure that they can function properly during the day. This is not just a quality-of-life issue that affects people’s health. A lack of proper sleep increases the [...]
There are very few things that we can all agree on in today’s world, but the dangers associated with driving drunk are hard to argue against. Everyone knows that it is not a good idea to get behind the wheel after drinking, which is why so many people rationalize the decision to do so by downplaying how much they drank or insisting that they are not driving very far—none of [...]
Burns are among the most severe and painful injuries that an individual can suffer. While minor burns generally heal relatively quickly without leaving permanent damage, more severe burns can cause nerve damage and physical disfigurement that can last for the rest of the victim’s life—not to mention the intense pain that the victim must endure. If you or someone you love has suffered a severe burn injury due to the [...]
When you are filing a personal injury claim for damages following a car accident, you will need a great deal of documentation if you want to be fully compensated for your injuries. While your primary duty after a car accident is to listen to your doctors and get better, you should also be documenting your injuries and losses. Here are some of the most important things that you need to [...]
Most of us do not even think twice when we cross a busy road. We assume that the drivers of the cars and trucks around us will follow traffic laws and operate their vehicles with attention and caution. Unfortunately, such is not always the case. Distracted drivers and those under the influence of drugs and alcohol are the most likely to ignore traffic laws and put pedestrians in danger. Sometimes, [...]
Car accidents can cause a number of injuries, but whiplash is one of the most common. A report conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that approximately 65 percent of insurance claimants experienced a neck injury like whiplash after being in a car accident. Whiplash is not only painful, but it can also prevent an accident victim from being able to work and pay their bills. If you have [...]
When a person is involved in a car accident, he or she may be completely unsure of what to do next. The first step in any car accident is to address any injuries and move the vehicles out of harm’s way (if possible). If the accident appears minor, many people choose to exchange insurance and contact information with the other driver without involving the police. It may seem easier and [...]
Being the victim of a hit-and-run car accident is one of the most frustrating and upsetting experiences that you can go through, especially if you have been seriously injured. In the immediate aftermath of a crash, it can feel as though the at-fault driver has escaped justice, and that there are no options for holding him or her accountable and recovering compensation for your damages. However, there are important steps [...]
