Picture this: You’ve been hurt at work or from a car wreck. You call your insurance company and file the necessary paperwork. In a couple weeks, you receive your settlement without going to court, and now it’s all finally over. Or so you wish. Depending on the case, some of that compensation might go to […]
The Myth That Leads To The Leading Causes Of Car Accidents
There are a number of articles out there with lists of the top causes of car accidents. Some lists included 15 causes, others go as high as 25. But for the reader with common sense, they can all be simplified into three general categories, with the final one being the most important. We can start […]
Factors Deciding If A Personal Injury Lawyer Takes Your Case
Will a personal injury lawyer take your case? Personal injury lawyers work on contingency fees, meaning they’re only paid if they win. So while they may have different standards, everything comes back to the same two questions: Is this case winnable and for how much? Can you win? Does your state use the standard of […]
The Four Elements of DUI Negligence
Proving negligence is necessary if you want to successfully settle your DUI accident case. However, in order to prove that the drunk driver was indeed negligent, four elements must be established: Duty. Every driver has a duty to drive carefully and obey all traffic laws. Breach of Duty. For negligence to occur, the duty mentioned […]
What To Do After a Hit and Run Accident: 7 Steps
If you’re ever the unfortunate victim of a hit and run car accident, then understandably you may be dealing with feelings of anger, confusion, helplessness and overall frustration. A hit and run accident is when the at-fault driver leaves the scene of the accident without providing their contact information to the victim. Fortunately, not all […]
6 Important Things You Must Do After a Car Accident
In the United States, there are approximately six million automobile accidents a year. A third of these collisions involve some sort of personal injury to a driver, passenger or pedestrian. If this happens to you, here are several important things you should do, as well as actions you should avoid: Never leave the scene of […]
Is Sleep Apnea a Major Problem in Causing Car Accidents?
An estimated 70 million people in the United States suffer from a sleep disorder and 12 million of these individuals have OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea). According to Everyday Health, driving fatigue accounts for at least 100,000 accidents per year. About 71,000 of these crashes result in injury and 1,550 end in tragic death. The National […]
4 DUI Accident Damages for Victims
If you or someone you love has fallen victim to a DUI accident, you may have the right to compensation. There are several different types of damages for which DUI accident victims can receive compensation for, including: Medical costs. Any medical costs associated with your injury can be compensated in your case. This could include […]