Pedestrians are injured or killed in traffic accidents at an alarming rate. Drivers can be held accountable for pedestrian accidents when their negligence causes a pedestrian’s injuries or death. While pedestrian accident lawyers are able to settle many claims without filing a lawsuit, a statute of limitations bars claims for compensation if too much time […]

Separating from a spouse can be the most challenging event in someone’s life, both emotionally and financially. If the spouses have children together, then they will need to either create a schedule for custody and visitation themselves or have it established by the court. If the parents are unable to reach an agreement on child […]

In a personal injury case, the injured party expects to be compensated for the injuries they sustained due to a defendant’s negligence. But what happens when the plaintiff’s medical treatment worsens the plaintiff’s condition or causes a new injury? Should the plaintiff pursue the doctor? The medical provider? The law is clear on this point: […]

When you picture an attorney you see someone in a fancy suit, perfect haircut, and a nice car.  In the news you constantly see teams of attorneys standing behind corporations and you wonder how much they are charging an hour.  None of us ever plan on getting injured. The grim reality is that it can […]

The death of a loved one is never easy. When a death occurs through negligence or misconduct of another person, grief can be compounded. Survivors are left wondering if the person responsible shouldn’t pay for the funeral expenses, the lost wages and loss of companionship. A wrongful death claim is a legal action that attempts […]

Nothing can ruin your day quite like a car crash. You could be stopped at an intersection or cruising on the highway when you feel the car jerk and coming to a jarring stop. Reporting the crash to the police is just the first step in getting your car fixed. Your automobile insurance company should […]

One of the most frustrating things that many car accident victims discover is that insurance companies do not always do the right thing. Not only can this be frustrating for victims, but it can also be frightening, now knowing how all the medical bills, loss of income and other financial losses will be addressed. There […]

People get hurt all the time in various ways. While many of these accidents are due to no one’s fault, other incidents occur because of another party’s neglect or carelessness. If you are involved in the latter, you should consult a personal injury attorney about your rights and next steps. Personal injury lawsuits come in […]

Social media is very popular. However, it has also become one of the go-to resources for insurance adjusters and lawyers to investigate a personal injury claim. If you are planning on filing a claim or lawsuit, and have been posting updates about your accident on social media, it may be in your best interest to […]

While many workers know whether their employer carries workers’ compensation benefits or not, they may not understand what this program entails until they need to use it. The United States Department of Labor requires that employers who have more than a certain number of employees carry a workers’ compensation benefits program. This ensures that workers […]