Before the process of recovering damages can begin, insurance companies and the court will want to know who is at fault, or bears the greatest responsibility, for the accident with definitive confidence. After a crash occurs, evidence such as the other motorist’s...
The death of a loved one under any given circumstance is traumatic, to say the least. When your loved one’s death is due to someone else’s negligent actions, this could be grounds for a wrongful death claim. But, who can file a wrongful death claim – and when?...
When a car accident leaves you with severe injuries, you need every cent you can get from your claim. Managing potentially catastrophic harm like brain damage and spinal cord injuries typically involves several costly medical interventions. You want to avoid doing...
Car crashes can cause a violent impact that leads to catastrophic injuries for the vehicle’s occupants. One of these is a spinal cord injury, which can lead to lifelong effects and considerable medical bills. Learning that you have a spinal cord injury can be scary....
More than a decade ago, when cellphone use became truly widespread, texting while driving became an increasingly pervasive hazard. States responded by banning this practice or restricting it in significant ways. Yet, years later, distracted driving remains an...
If you are a runner and you live in an urban area, or even a rural area with high-traffic roads, it is very natural for you to worry about that traffic. And you should. As a runner, you are in far more dangerous than anyone in a vehicle if you’re involved in a wreck....
Many injuries only cause temporary changes to your life. A broken leg may cause mobility issues for a few months, for example, but it will heal. Even something like a torn ligament can generally heal in a year or so with proper surgery. But when it comes to brain...
Leaves are turning orange and falling from the trees, stores are stocking up on Halloween costumes and Christmas decorations and people are pulling out their jackets, boots and sweaters: These are all signs that fall is finally here. Does it ever feel like people...
Your vital organs are just that – you need them to live. While you might survive damaging or losing certain organs, life will be much simpler if they are all present and working. Hence, if you have a vehicle collision, you need to ensure you have not damaged any. The...
The costs caused by a car crash start accruing very quickly. The damage to your vehicle may cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair, and you will probably pay a few hundred dollars to tow the vehicle to the shop that you trust to do the work. If you get hurt in...
