In the last thirty years, all the way across the country, states have been enforcing seat belt laws to assist with bringing down traffic fatalities. But are seat belts really that important, or do they contribute to more injuries than…
If you’ve won a personal injury settlement, this money could affect the value of your assets. This money could be immensely beneficial for accident victims, as any experienced personal injury lawyer could attest, but it’s wise to understand how a…
If you’ve recently received a settlement or won a case with the help of a personal injury lawyer, it may be time to update your estate planning. Because a settlement will often increase your net worth, it can make your…
Workers compensation refers to a type of insurance that helps employees receive compensation for injuries they sustain at their workplaces. The laws regarding workers compensation vary from one state to another. In most states, employers must have workers compensation insurance.…
The short answer is MAYBE. In most personal injury cases (i.e. – car accident cases), the person at fault often is insured, and any settlement or judgment in the case gets paid by the insurance company. But sometimes there is…
Child support is taken very seriously in our country. The obligor (the parent who is required to pay the child support) is required to pay child support to the obligee (the parent who is receiving the child support) until either…
Premises Liability is a legal principle defining the responsibility a building or property owner bears should someone suffer an accident and sustain an injury on the premises. If you feel you were involved in an accident and sustained injuries due…
Court Reporter If you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit as a plaintiff, a defendant, or a witness, it is likely you will be participating in an oral deposition at some point. In advance of being called for a…
1) Not Seek Medical Treatment Some injuries are not immediately apparent. Adrenaline from an accident can mask an injury that may only be apparent after time. Failing to seek medical treatment at the time of the accident can undermine your…
Distracting driving continues to be a massive problem nationwide, causing thousands of injuries and fatalities in related accidents each year. With this troublesome trend in mind, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has christened April as “National Distracted Driving…