Every licensed driver in the U.S. is legally obligated to carry some form of car insurance. This ensures that every driver is covered in the event of a car accident. Drivers who don’t have car insurance pay hefty penalties if they’re involved in an accident. Penalties for driving without insurance Attempting to save money by failing to get insurance isn’t worth the risk. Why ... More
Understanding the Most Common Signs and Symptoms of HIE in Babies
Having a baby should be a happy moment in the lives of parents. However, if your baby experiences a hypoxic brain injury before, during or after birth, that happiness can quickly turn to fear and anxiety. Babies who experience oxygen deprivation can suffer from a condition called hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). What is HIE? Also referred to as intrapartum ... More
What Are Catastrophic Personal Injuries?
A bump on the head is one thing; it's a different story when it's considered a catastrophic injury. These types of injuries occur without warning and affect victims for the rest of their lives. These long-term impacts of catastrophic injuries include paralysis, brain damage or loss of limb. Other examples of catastrophic injuries include: Birth injury Spinal cord ... More
Baldwin & Rust Production Company Wrongful Death Lawsuit Started
While New Mexico law allows 3 years in which to file a wrongful death lawsuit, Matthew Hutchins, the late husband of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, has already started the filing process for a wrongful death lawsuit against Alec Baldwin. In October, Baldwin accidentally killed Hutchins on the set of his movie Rust in New Mexico. According to the petition filed on January 26, ... More
Kentucky Rules in Favor of Bad Faith Plaintiff, Breaking Pro-Insurer Streak
Recently, there’s been a trend in the Kentucky Court of Appeals where insurers have been winning cases involving bad faith decisions. In September, however, a case was tried in the Supreme Court of Kentucky that reminded insurance carriers that juries ultimately get to decide what qualifies as reasonable coverage. Case specifics The insured, Nichols, was injured at work while ... More