Many forms of driver negligence can lead to car accidents, and violations of traffic laws are often a clear sign that a driver is at fault for a collision. Driving above the speed limit is one of the most common traffic violations, and it is likely to be committed by every driver at some point. While many people do not feel that speeding is a serious violation, it can be [...]
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be under significant financial stress due to your medical expenses and, in some cases, your inability to return to work because of your injuries. It is understandable that you would want to resolve your case and obtain fair compensation from the at-fault driver as soon as possible. However, it is very important that you make sure that your injuries [...]
Every year, tens of thousands of Americans suffer life-changing injuries in car accidents, as well as a wide variety of other situations. In many cases, these injuries occur because of another person’s negligence, or even due to someone’s intentional actions. When someone is responsible for the injuries you or your loved one have suffered, you may be able to pursue financial compensation through a personal injury claim. Here are a [...]
Deaths and injuries caused by the negligence of another person or entity may entitle victims to compensation. Unfortunately, there is not an unlimited time-frame in which they may file a claim. Instead, victims are bound by their state’s statute of limitations. Learn more about Wisconsin’s statute of limitations on personal injury claims, including what it could mean for your personal injury accident, with help from the following information. General Statutes [...]
Personal injury claims are highly complex matters, and victims who choose to pursue them on their own are often unprepared for the battle they must face. Unfortunately, this can place them at risk for a reduced settlement or a denied claim. Do not let this happen to you. Understand what the burden of proof is, how it can affect your case, and how you can ensure your rights are skillfully [...]
Social media has become a popular way for people to connect and interact, but it has also become a minefield of evidence for attorneys, judges, insurance companies, and even law enforcement. In fact, sources like blogs, Twitter, and Facebook are increasingly making an appearance in courtrooms, and even in personal injury cases outside of a courtroom, which often catches injured accident victims off guard. If you are the plaintiff in [...]
Whenever an accident occurs, the victim has a right to pursue compensation. Known as a personal injury claim, this includes injuries sustained during an auto accident, truck accident, construction site accident, dog bite or attack, and many other preventable types of accidents. However, an accident alone is not enough to pursue a personal injury claim. Negligence, and all of its elements, must also be present. How do you determine if [...]
Over the course of a person's life, statistics suggest that an individual will get into three to four traffic accidents. Considering that teens usually have a higher likelihood of accidents, it is not surprising when at least one of these accidents occurs early in life. Yet, despite the common nature of traffic accidents, many people do not know how to react when involved. Fortunately, there are several simple steps a [...]
The loss of a family member in an accident can be one of the most difficult events a person may have to endure in his or her lifetime. An individual is never prepared to lose someone they love. But when a loss comes suddenly and unexpectedly, coping can be especially difficult. However, when the accident occurs due to someone else's fault or negligence, there is a way for family members [...]
