When a car is involved in an auto accident, the driver may not be the only victim. If there was a passenger inside the vehicle, he or she may have also sustained a personal injury. The aftermath of a car crash can result in a person suffering from serious injuries, head, neck and spine complications, or even wrongful death. In these cases, a passenger may be able to seek compensation [...]
Whenever a family member or loved one dies, the person’s survivors are likely to experience a great deal of emotional pain and sorrow. In order to get closure and try to move on from the difficult situation, friends and family members may try to understand the reasons behind the death. If there is justification to believe that negligence or improper acts led to the person being killed, the family members [...]
As hunting season comes to a close, statistics regarding this year's gun injuries and deaths have been announced, and it was found to be the deadliest in years, experts say. So deadly, in fact, that the number of fatalities surpassed the number of hunting-related deaths over the last five years combined. Several others were also injured, making this year one of the most dangerous in quite some time. Incidents Attributed [...]
Now, more than ever, Americans are connected. At home. At work. On the road. They are accessing the Internet and all it has to offer, all day, every day. But what does all this connectivity mean and how does it affect our potential for identity theft or personal injury? Truth be told, business experts fear the worst. Pervasiveness of the Internet Today The Internet powers nearly everything today—wearables, cars, medical [...]
Electrocutions are relatively common for construction or utility workers, electricians, or on other types of job sites. However, many people may not appreciate the risk of electrocution in their own homes. Home electrocutions can occur for many different reasons, including faulty wiring, defective appliances or power tools, and faulty outlets. Moreover, electrocutions can cause serious injuries to you or your family members. The following steps can be taken to prevent [...]
Each summer, families pack up their vehicles and head out on road trips—a fun and cost-effective way to see several destinations and attractions. However, when traveling with your family for hours at a time, at highway speeds, the risk of accidents and injuries can be significant. The following provides several suggestions to limit your risk for accidents and to help ensure you have a safe and healthy vacation. Have Your [...]
Although every single car accident and the effects of such an accident are unique, there is often one common factor seen in the details of a claim for damages following an accident: an injured party often has to deal with an insurance company. Unfortunately, dealing with insurance companies after these accidents can be a frustrating, drawn-out, and sometimes unfair process. There is a high standard of conduct mandated for insurance [...]
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Traffic accidents are inconvenient at their best, and at their worst they can forever change the lives of those involved. Fortunately, the legal system allows victims to recover for their injuries, and helps people get back on their feet. In order for this to occur, however, victims need to know who caused their injuries in the first place. Hence, hit-and-run accidents are particularly problematic. Wisconsin has implemented a statute that [...]
