If you recently sustained injuries that were caused by someone else’s negligent or careless actions and are beginning to look into filing a personal injury claim, chances are you might be aware that you can be compensated for something known as pain and suffering. Unlike the monetary losses associated with your accident, such as medical […]
When we seek the assistance of a medical professional, we put our trust in them and expect that they will help us improve our health or address whatever ails us. Unfortunately, this trust is often betrayed when doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff fail to uphold the accepted standard of care and act negligently. While […]
Although slip and fall accidents could happen just about anywhere, some locations are much more common than others. Moreover, where your slip and fall accident occurred will impact the steps you will need to take to pursue a claim and obtain the compensation you need to recover from your injury. Make sure you consult with an experienced […]
Truck accidents are some of the most devastating that occur on roadways across the country, often resulting in catastrophic injuries that continue to affect a survivor for life. While it is generally advisable to hire an attorney regardless of the type of accident you were involved in, it is particularly vital in accidents that involve commercial […]
A car accident can happen in a matter of seconds, but the aftermath can continue to impact your life much longer than that, especially if you sustained severe injuries that will require time to recover from. If you have never been involved in an accident, you likely do not know what to expect afterward. Given how common […]
When you are injured in an accident, you will sustain different types of damages. One of these types of damages you might hear discussed is “pain and suffering,” which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: the amount of pain and mental anguish along with the amount you suffer from these things as a […]
Motor vehicles are equipped with a vast array of advanced safety features nowadays, but there is still no substitute for the use of a seat belt. In fact, seat belts save over 13,000 lives every year and it is likely that number would be even higher if everyone made use of this life-saving device. According […]
Car accidents are overwhelming, chaotic events that happen when you least expect them. In the aftermath, you might feel so shaken and traumatized that you might not even realize you sustained any injuries. Furthermore, many injuries do not produce symptoms right away, or even within the days or weeks that follow. This is why it is […]
Whiplash is one of the most common soft tissue injuries those involved in motor vehicle crashes suffer. It typically occurs as a result of a sudden stop and deceleration of a vehicle during an accident, which jerks the tendons, muscles, and ligaments in the neck beyond their normal range of motion. While these types of […]
Accidents involving large trucks are often some of the most devastating that occur on roadways across the country, particularly due to the size and weight of them. While a wide range of factors can contribute to an accident involving a commercial truck, one of the biggest problems is truck driver fatigue. To combat this and […]
