Category Archives: Personal Injury
No Pain At First? You Still May Be Seriously Injured
If you’re injured in an accident, you get an injury, you feel pain, and you get treatment. At least, that’s how most people think it goes. In reality, many people may not even realize they’re injured right after an accident, because of how our body responds to injury, and because of the types of… Read More »
What Makes A Roadway Safe? It Could Be Who Owns And Controls It
When you think about the safety of a roadway, you probably look at some common elements that you would think make a road more or less dangerous. For example, you may look at the speed limit of the road, or the traffic congestion, or how many intersections. But it turns out there’s actually another… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Cases Are More Complex Than You Thought
When a doctor makes a mistake, and causes you injury, you may have a claim for medical malpractice. While that statement is true, it is an oversimplification; medical malpractice is complex and there is more to the typical malpractice case than you may think. Comparison to Other Doctors The first thing to remember about… Read More »
Pain, Suffering And Emotional Loss In Wrongful Death Cases
In almost every wrongful death case, there is a loss of economic support. The financial support that a parent or relative would have provided to us during his or her lifetime is a loss that survivors can be compensated for. Not Just Money But wrongful death is about way more than money. It’s about… Read More »
Proving Liability In Food Poisoning Cases
Imagine that you eat a meal, and afterwards you start to feel ill. But not just a normal ill. More like an illness that tells you that something is very wrong. Perhaps you feel sicker than you have in recent memory. Did you just suddenly get sick? Probably not—more likely you were a victim… Read More »
Businesses Are Trying Even Harder To Force Your Injury Case Into Arbitration
As more and more of our lives have moved online in the past 10-20 years, we haven’t given much thought to the unintended legal consequences of that happening. One consequence, as more and more people seem to be learning, is the possibility that simply doing standard business online could keep you from having your… Read More »
Putting Feet And Knees Up In A Vehicle Is Very Dangerous
Ever see someone in the front seat, either as a driver or a passenger, and they have their foot up on the dashboard, or maybe their foot up on the seat itself with their knee bent? It seems like a comfortable way to travel, and can be especially tempting on longer car rides. But… Read More »
Airbnbs May Be Watching You
Airbnb has revolutionized the travel and lodging industry. For those unaware, the company acts as a clearinghouse for those who own properties to rent out their properties to travelers as hotel rooms. So, a traveler staying at an Airbnb would get the benefit of living in an actual home during their vacation or travels…. Read More »
Speed Kills: Could ISA Technology Be The Answer?
We all know, and all the research and studies support, that faster speeds mean higher rates of accidents and more severe injuries. In just 2022, there were 12,000 motor vehicle deaths caused by speeding, and speed contributed to deaths in 29% of all accidents that resulted in fatalities. That’s almost one third of all… Read More »
Common Social Media Mistakes Victims Make In Injury Cases
Almost all of us have social media accounts. But what many of us don’t realize is that social media can, and does, become evidence in many personal injury cases. Often, your attorneys won’t know or advise you as to the mistakes that people make on social media that could affect their personal injury case…. Read More »
