Jul 15, 2021 by
Putting together a strong car accident claim is never easy, but it can be especially challenging for those who were hurt while on vacation. Since tort law varies by state, taking action somewhere other than your place of residence has an added layer of complexity. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s not worth doing. If you were struck by a drunk, distracted, or otherwise reckless driver while on vacation in ... [Read More]
Jul 9, 2021 by
Personal injury payouts are comprised of economic and non-economic damages. Whereas the former can be totaled using receipts, invoices, paystubs, and other documentation, the latter doesn’t have any corresponding logs for calculating their extent. Thankfully, there are two widely accepted formulas for quantifying non-economic damages. Read on to learn about each method for estimating pain and suffering damages, so you can apply them to your personal injury claim: The Per ... [Read More]
Jul 4, 2021 by
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can take an immense toll on your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Not only do victims suffer a range of debilitating impairments, but many also incur substantial medical bills and experience long-term health complications. Fortunately, as an accident victim you might be able to recover compensation for the damages you incurred. While the process of filing a claim is often riddled with legal hurdles, a ... [Read More]
Jun 30, 2021 by
Most reputable personal injury firms are happy to offer free case reviews. These initial consultations give attorneys the opportunity to determine whether grounds for action exist and, if so, how best to proceed. Claimants can benefit from these case reviews, too. Discussing the accident in which you were hurt with a personal injury lawyer won’t just give you a sense of the kind of counsel they provide, but will also ... [Read More]
Jun 30, 2021 by
If you were hurt in a car wreck, workplace incident, slip and fall, or other kind of accident, you may be planning on filing a personal injury claim. Once you enlist legal help, you’ll undoubtedly have quite a few questions for your attorney, and regardless of the specifics, “How much is my case worth?” is probably at the top of your list. Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to this ... [Read More]
Jun 18, 2021 by
If you were seriously hurt through no fault of your own, you deserve to be compensated for all associated damages. Whether the liable party’s insurer agrees, however, is another story. Because carriers ultimately want to protect their bottom line, they will often devalue claims—at least the ones they can’t outright deny—and hope the victims are desperate enough that they’ll accept less than they deserve. If you’re planning on filing a ... [Read More]
Jun 10, 2021 by
Excluding sideswipe collisions, rear-end crashes are among the least dangerous kind of accident. They’re responsible for only a small percentage of traffic fatalities. That doesn’t mean, however, that devastating injuries don’t often result. Thankfully, if you were seriously hurt in a rear-end collision, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. As long as you can gather sufficient evidence of both liability and damages, you should be able to ... [Read More]
May 26, 2021 by
When investigating car accident claims, insurance adjusters will often take to monitoring social media activity. If there are any discrepancies between what the claimant posts and what they tell the carrier, the adjuster will have cause to challenge their credibility. This, in turn, could lead them to devalue—or perhaps even deny—the claim. Since there’s no way to be sure how adjusters might interpret certain posts, car accident attorneys typically advise ... [Read More]
May 20, 2021 by
Watching a loved one struggle in the aftermath of wreck is enough to leave even the strongest individuals feeling powerless. If someone in your family was recently hurt in a car accident, you’re probably wondering what—if anything—you can do to help. While you won’t be able to erase their injuries and restore their health, you may be able to alleviate some of the financial challenges they’re now facing. By putting ... [Read More]
May 9, 2021 by
Following a motor-vehicle collision, it’s natural to turn to friends, loved ones, and colleagues for advice. Chances are at least one of them has also been involved in a crash, so they may be able to share some valuable information. Since there are a lot of common misconceptions about car accidents, though, you should be wary of “crowdsourcing” advice. At the end of the day, even the most well-intentioned relative ... [Read More]
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