When Should you Hire an Attorney

When should you hire an attorney? So I have a lot of people ask me when I should hire an attorney for an auto accident and the answer to that is usually at the early stages of the case. Obviously, at the time of the accident, I want you to go ahead and call the […]

How Common Are Slip and Fall Accidents?

Slip and fall accidents occur on a daily basis.  In fact, it is estimated that over 1 million slip and fall accidents occur on a daily basis.  Sadly, some of these slip and falls do result in death.   Throughout the years, I have seen a vast myriad of issues that cause slip and falls.  These […]

What Exactly Does Negligence Mean?

The term personal injury covers many different aspects.  In order to have a successful personal injury claim, negligence needs to be established.  How exactly do you do that?  Moreover, how does the law determine and define negligence?  According to www.law.cornell.edu, negligence is defined as: A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of […]

How to Seek Compensation for Playground Injuries

Children love playgrounds and parks. They offer endless opportunities to learn, run around, be loud, and have fun. However, thousands of children suffer from a severe injury on a playground every year in the country. Whether it’s public or private, playground and park owners must keep the premises safe for children. If your child suffers […]

Workplace Injury: Know Your Rights

Most people know that the federal government has enacted laws intended to protect workers in the workplace. Each state has its system in place to compensate workers who are injured while on the job. If you are injured or become sick due to something from your workplace, it pays to know our rights.  Workplace Injuries  […]

Personal Injury Lawsuits Step by Step

There are many examples of accidents that can leave you needing a personal injury lawyer. From a slip, trip, and fall in a store to a workplace accident, car accident, or recreational mishap, the list seems to be endless. To make sure you are prepared just if one of these unfortunate accidents happens to you, […]

5 Tips to Getting a Better Insurance Settlement

Insurance companies employ a defense based strategy when responding to claims. The agencies delay, deny, and defend to avoid paying out money. Despite their commercials, you should not assume that insurance companies are going to be on your side. Below are some useful tips to help you avoid insurance denial and be awarded a fair […]

Auto Accidents and Worker’s Compensation

Do you have to drive for your work, or does your employment description involve running errands, transporting equipment, or visiting off-site places? Envision yourself out-and-about performing functions as an employee, taking care of your tasks proficiently, when you are involved in an automobile accident due to no fault of your own. This accident is not […]

Calculating Lost Wages in an Injury Claim

If you are injured due to a third party’s fault and cannot work, you have the right to make a lost wage claim. This stands true even if you received payment from your employer in the form of vacation or sick time. Those are the benefits you earned and lost. You can also substantiate a […]

What are the Causes of Rear-End Collisions?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 1/3 of all traffic accidents are rear-ended collisions. This is when a car, truck, or motorcycle crashes into the back of another vehicle. Many of the most common causes will look familiar to those who have studied traffic accidents before. These include: Speeding Distracted driving (texting […]