In the event of a motorcycle accident, a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 67 percent and the risk of death by 37 percent. While such statistics are reassuring, they ultimately serve as a reminder that no gear is 100 percent effective at preventing catastrophic—and sometimes fatal—injury. If you sustained a traumatic...Read More

If you were hurt on the job, you may be wondering whether to apply for workers’ compensation benefits or file a personal injury claim. While both actions may yield funds for medical bills and other losses, there are some key differences to consider. Below we’ve outlined some of the major differences between workers’ compensation claims...Read More

The best way to determine whether you’ve found the right personal injury attorney is by meeting face to face. To ensure this meeting is as productive as possible, you should bring along any evidence you have obtained such as photos of the scene, medical and financial records, and the police report. You should also bring...Read More

Most personal injury claims are brought against the insurance company of the liable party. This is called a third-party insurance claim. If you were hurt in a car accident, for example, and your case meets the serious injury threshold, you would likely file the claim with the at-fault motorist’s auto insurer. During the subsequent proceedings,...Read More

If you sustained serious injuries on the job, suing your employer might yield a much larger payout than filing a workers’ compensation claim. Whether you are able to bring a suit, however, depends on the circumstances. Generally speaking, injured employees are barred from suing their employers following a workplace accident. Instead, they must file a...Read More

If you were hurt on the job, you’re not automatically entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Eligibility will depend on a number of factors including the steps you take—or fail to take—in the wake of the accident. Let’s examine some of the most important steps to take following a workplace accident: 1. Seek Medical Care Unless...Read More

The outcome of any personal injury claim ultimately hinges on the strength of the evidence. If you bring a claim against the at-fault party or their insurance carrier, you will have to prove liability. You must also prove causation and damages. One type of evidence that might help your lawyer prove all three of these...Read More

Pedestrian accidents have the potential to cause catastrophic—and often fatal—injuries. Because people on foot have no protection from forceful impacts, even low-speed collisions can result in permanent disability or death. When you consider the statistics—on average, a pedestrian dies from crash-related injuries every 90 minutes—it becomes alarmingly apparent just how common these devastating accidents are....Read More

If you were injured or lost a family member in a car accident and you intend to file a claim, you may be wondering whether to enlist help from an attorney. While you have the right to navigate the proceedings on your own, hiring an attorney comes with a number of benefits and is especially...Read More

If you were seriously hurt in some kind of preventable accident, you may be facing steep medical bills, lost wages, and other costs that were entirely unexpected. As the expenses mount, you may find yourself wondering how much compensation you might receive from the insurance claim. No personal injury attorney who practices with integrity would...Read More