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Anyone who has driven any length of time has been in a situation where traffic is backed up and it’s difficult to see oncoming vehicles. There may be multiple cars at a 4-way stop and it’s unclear who should have the right of way, or you may be trying to pass multiple lines of traffic and some lanes have stopped to give you space to go though. Some well-intentioned Samaritan may wave at you to...

Some car accident injuries, like lacerations, are immediately apparent. Others may not be obvious right away. It’s only in the hours or day following the accident that you start to realize something isn’t right. You may even realize you have been seriously injured. Several factors are involved in delaying the recognition of car accident injuries. During a crash, the brain senses danger and responds by signaling for the production of endorphins and adrenaline. These substances...

We often think of an “accident” as a case of pure chance, which could not have been helped. In fact, many accidents are preventable. They are caused by negligence or carelessness by a specific person or company, not by mysterious forces beyond our control. In a personal injury case, determining legal responsibility for the injury – also known as “liability” or “fault” – can be complex. Answering this question, however, is essential to determining who...

The winter holidays are here, which means a great deal of driving for many Americans. You can help keep yourself and others safe on the roads by planning ahead for some of the most common holiday travel risks: “Winterize” Your Vehicle Early Bad weather can hit before you know it, so if you haven’t prepared your car for winter, put it on your to-do list. Checking tires and having them rotated, checking antifreeze and other...

After an accident, you may blame yourself. You may think back on what happened and say, “Yes, the other driver did X, but if I hadn’t been doing Y….” When you think you’re partly at fault for your accident, you may wonder whether or not you can still bring a lawsuit to seek compensation from the other driver. Here’s why you should speak with an experienced attorney to discuss your legal options: Fault is Complicated...

Many states have“no-fault” auto insurance laws. In a no-fault state, the first line of compensation for both parties in a car accident is their own insurance policy, regardless of which driver’s negligence caused the accident. No-fault insurance laws have been a mixed bag for those injured in car accidents. While they make some parts of your case easier, they make others more difficult. Here’s what you need to know about the ways in which no-fault laws...

Many people are familiar with value a personal injury lawyer can provide after an accident or a case of negligence causes an injury. However, a personal injury attorney’s experience can help you in a far wider range of situations than just car accidents, slip and fall, or medical malpractice. Here are just a few of the situations in which an experienced lawyer may be able to help you determine what happened and secure the compensation...

Millions of Americans travel during the holidays, with many driving great distances to visit loved ones. Unfortunately, the increase in travel over holiday weekends also means an increase in the total number of serious car accidents. A lot of these accidents result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Here are some tips for staying safe while driving on the road this holiday season: Go to the gas station. Secure your pets. Pack water. Don’t text while...

There are no rules or laws in place that dictate when or even if you should ever hire a personal injury lawyer. In actuality, the ultimate decision is yours, but common sense tends to land on the side of finding a lawyer and to do it as soon as possible following the accident or incident. If you have suffered an injury as the result of a car accident it is in your best interest to...

“Premises liability” refers to the legal responsibility of property owners to ensure that their property (premises) is safe for visitors. When a site visitor suffers an injury in an accident caused by an unsafe condition on the property, the results could be catastrophic: significant medical bills and rehabilitation expenses, lost wages due to missed time from work, and severe pain and suffering. Moreover, unless the property owner takes steps to fix the unsafe condition, more...