Uninsured or Underinsured: What to Do After a Car Accident

When you’re involved in a car accident, it can be a very stressful occurrence. This scary moment can intensify when the driver responsible for your damages lacks car insurance. Although many states have regulations that require proper insurance, many drivers remain uninsured or underinsured. This can leave victims dealing with the heavy financial toll that a personal injury can cause. A personal injury lawyer in your community can help you understand what to do if involved in an accident. Read on for what steps to take next. Post-Accident Steps Even if you have no visible injuries, avoid leaving the accident scene without notifying the police....

27 November

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What Can an Expert Witness Do in a Brain Injury Case?

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Depending on the injury type, those experiencing them can endure severe symptoms and conditions like memory loss, impaired vision, seizures, and blindness. Many struggle with communication, emotional behaviour, working, and using standard body skills. Such injuries can genuinely turn someone’s life upside down. Even more frustrating is knowing that someone else’s ill intentions or negligence were to blame. Victims must then navigate a complex legal system to hold the persons responsible to account and receive the compensation they deserve. That’s where expert witnesses come in. They can be valuable in the average TBI legal case for these reasons: Establishing the Cause Highly regarded brain...

24 November

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Here’s What To Do If You’ve Been In An Accident

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in Accidents, Car Accidents, Construction Workers', Cyclists, Injuries, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Pedestrians, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall

If you've been in an accident, the first thing you should do is remain calm. Accidents can be frightening, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. But it’s important to take a few deep breaths and gather your thoughts before taking any action. In this blog post, we will outline what you should do after being involved in an accident. Assess the situation first The first step is to assess the situation. If you are able, check to see if anyone has been injured. If there are injuries, call 911 immediately. Even if the injuries seem minor, it’s always best to err on the...

14 June

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The World Of Personal Injuries: 6 Ways A Lawyer Can Help You

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1. Determine whether you have a case If you’ve been injured, you may be wondering if you have a case. The world of personal injuries can be confusing, and it can be hard to know where to start. That’s where a lawyer comes in. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and they can guide you through the process of pursuing a claim. Here are six ways a lawyer can help you if you’ve been injured. Many different factors go into determining whether you have a personal injury case. A personal injury attorney will evaluate the facts of your case and...

25 April

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After Hundreds of Crashes Britax Jogging Stroller Faced Recall

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The crashes were brutal. With no warning, the front wheel on the three-wheeled BOB jogging strollers fell off, causing the carriages to careen and even flip over. Adults shattered bones. They tore ligaments. Children smashed their teeth. They gashed their faces. One child bled from his ear canal. Staff members at the Consumer Product Safety Commission collected 200 consumer-submitted reports from 2012 to 2018 of spontaneous failure of the stroller wheel, which is secured to a front fork by a quick-release lever, like on a bicycle. Nearly 100 adults and children were injured, according to the commission. The agency’s staff members...

11 April

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Window Washer Hit, Killed by Falling Bricks in Manhattan

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in Accidents, Construction Workers', Injuries, Premises Liability

A 51-year-old window washer was killed Monday when bricks fell on top of his head on the east side of Manhattan, police said. Nelson Salinas was washing windows on the sixth floor of 311 East 50th St., near Second Avenue, at about 11:30 a.m. when the bricks came tumbling down, according to the NYPD. He was hit in the head with debris, police said, and taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. It wasn't immediately clear how long he had been working at that location. By Allison Fox [AMNY]...

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Uninsured or Underinsured: What to Do After a Car Accident

What Can an Expert Witness Do in a Brain Injury Case?

Here’s What To Do If You’ve Been In An Accident

The World Of Personal Injuries: 6 Ways A Lawyer Can Help You

After Hundreds of Crashes Britax Jogging Stroller Faced Recall

Window Washer Hit, Killed by Falling Bricks in Manhattan