If you are renting a home or apartment, you are required to pay a sum of money to your landlord every month. In exchange for this rent, the landlord is required to keep your home or apartment free from dangerous conditions that could seriously injure you. One of the...
Month: May 2017
What Can You Expect If Your Car Accident Case Goes to Trial?
Most car accident claims can be settled out of court, so the victim rarely has to sit through a lengthy trial in order to recover the compensation he or she deserves. But there are some car accident cases that cannot be settled out of court, so it's important for you...
Why Are There More Car Accident Fatalities in the U.S. Than Other High-Income Countries?
Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study that showed that there are more car accident fatalities in the U.S. than in 19 other high-income countries around the world. Researchers looked at data from 2000-2013 collected from the U.S....
Why Should You Seek Medical Attention Immediately After a Car Accident?
Your thoughts may be racing in the moments following a collision with another vehicle, but it's important to stay calm. Your first priority should always be your safety, so if you feel you are seriously injured, call 9-1-1 and ask for emergency medical assistance....
How to Document Your Expenses After a Car Accident
If you have been injured in a car accident, the last thing you need to worry about is how you are going to pay medical bills and other expenses you have incurred as a result of the accident. That's why the law allows personal injury victims to recover compensation...
Mistakes That Could Affect Your Car Accident Claim
Have you been injured in a car accident? You may have been told that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries-and that's true-but compensation is never a guarantee in any car accident claim. To increase the chances of recovering the compensation you deserve,...
Most Common Driver Distractions
How big of a problem is distracted driving ? It's estimated that each day in the U.S., 8 people are killed and 1,161 are injured in car accidents involving a distracted driver. What exactly are these drivers doing behind the wheel? Here are the most common driver...
Can Low Impact Car Accidents Cause Serious Injuries?
It is estimated that around 2.35 million people in the United States are injured in car accidents every year. When you think of a car accident that causes an injury, you probably imagine two vehicles speeding at each other and colliding with a lot of force. But, this...
How Much is Your Wrongful Death Case Worth?
The loss of a loved one can be devastating, especially if you learn the death could have been prevented. If only drunk drivers stayed off the roads, or doctors paid closer attention to their patients, many people wouldn't have to suffer through the difficult process...
What Types of Compensation Can You Recover in a Personal Injury Case?
People are injured by negligent drivers, property owners, and doctors everyday. Luckily, victims have the option of filing a personal injury claim against the negligent part to recover compensation for their injuries. Many victims often want to know exactly how much...
