Year: 2023
After a car accident, you’ll need to do a lot of things. You’ll need to contact the police. You’ll need to get medical care. And eventually, you’ll need to file an accident claim. That means you’ll need to deal with the other driver’s insurance company. Insurance company representatives can be pleasant – even charming. Their […]
Being injured in a car accident can change everything. Most car accident survivors want life to go back to normal as soon as possible. A settlement is one way to make that happen. Car accident settlements are quite common. Contrary to what we see in movies and television, over 90 percent of all car accident […]
In 2021 alone, there were nearly 6,000 fatal accidents involving large trucks. If you’re in an accident with a truck, there’s a greater risk of serious injury and even death compared to a typical car accident. Going through such a life-changing event is overwhelming any way you look at it, but different types of truck accidents […]
In 2020, there were over 6,500 deaths from pedestrian accidents. It’s likely that most of these deaths could have been prevented. Although in some cases the pedestrians are at fault, there are times when a negligent driver is to blame for a fatal accident. If you are a driver on the road, especially through city streets, […]
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor once said, “Remember that no one succeeds alone.” My life proves just how true these words are. From my childhood to now, in both my personal and professional lives, many people have lifted me up when I was down or set an example that inspired me. Each one laid a […]
Did you know that in the United States, there are nearly 225,000 unintentional injury deaths per year? Some of these are likely self-caused. However, there are times when negligence comes into play. This is called a wrongful death. If your loved one was a victim of a wrongful death, then you should consider speaking to a wrongful […]
It doesn’t take long for the bills to pile up after even a minor car accident. According to government statistics, the average cost of medical treatment after a car crash is about $15,000. Since most of us don’t have $15,000 tucked away, it’s normal to wonder how you’ll pay your bills after a car accident. […]
Nearly 1,000 bicyclists die from biking accidents every single year in the United States. This is a shocking statistic that can be quite scary if you are a bicyclist. It can also be a scary statistic as a motorist as well because it shows how careful you have to be. If you are a bicyclist and […]
In 2020, there were 55.4 million personal injuries in the United States. Although personal injuries occur for many reasons, some of them provide grounds for a premises liability lawsuit. If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, then you may want to file a lawsuit to get compensation. However, not every injury that occurs on someone else’s […]
In 2020, there were 13.49 fatal crashes involving large trucks for every million people in the United States. When considering hiring a commercial vehicle accident lawyer, several key topics should be addressed in the initial consultation. Let’s explore each of these topics in more detail: Experience and Expertise Before hiring a lawyer to represent you, you need […]