Something that many people do not understand is that insurance plays a huge factor in how much money, if any, they receive for their injuries. The sad reality is that many people simply do not carry any insurance or do not carry enough insurance to cover you for your injuries. The insurance company only has …
After being in a car accident, you are naturally wondering how much your case is worth. The honest answer is that without knowing the details of your case, it is impossible to know because there are many variables and unknowns that can impact the value of your case. IN MOST CASES, PEOPLE CAN RECOVER THREE …
After you have been injured by a person, company, or some government agency, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to help your case and make sure you are able to get the most amount of money possible for your injuries. The answer is you can and this chapter will walk …
SPOTTING BIRTH INJURIES Learning to spot the symptoms of a birth injury is vital if you want to protect your child and seek fair compensation. You will then be able to respond quickly enough to prevent further damage and to move your case forward. While some symptoms are easy to spot when you know the …
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has found that cerebral palsy in babies is the result of brain damage or abnormal development of the fetus. This abnormal development has a profound affect on the child’s ability to control his or her muscles. Cerebral palsy begins in utero or even within the first few years of …
Chemical spills and the exposure to spills and waste can be very harmful to workers, leading to burns and serious injuries, sometimes to the respiratory tract. If a spill occurs, identify the chemical and then review the manufacturer’s instructions. The kind of chemical that is spilled will largely determine how you should respond to the …
In many states it became legal to own marijuana in 2011 and 2012. Unfortunately, people forget it is still illegal, and always has been, to drive a car, truck, or SUV while under the influence of marijuana. While people tend to think of driving under the influence as something being related to alcohol, driving under …
DISTRACTED DRIVING CAR ACCIDENTS Many car accidents occur because drivers are driving while distracted. Distracted driving can take on a lot of different forms, all of which can be deadly because it means the driver is not paying attention to the road and is exposing others on the road to potential dangers. Common forms of …
There are a number of ways people get hurt on cruise ships. Below is a list of the most common ways.SLIPPING ON THE DECK Slipping on a cruise deck can be caused by spilled drinks, weather or other circumstances. Whatever the cause, cruise ship staff are responsible for cleaning up the mess—if they don’t and …
Any number of bad things can happen to lead to people being injured while on their bicycle when they are stopped at a stoplight or a stop sign. One of the main reasons for injuries is that the bicyclist is in the same lane of travel as other cars who are on the road with …
Some of the common reasons for left-hand turn bicycle accidents are cars or trucks that did not see you, the design or layout of the road, distracted drivers who are either texting or under the influence of alcohol, bad lighting and bad weather. In addition, another common reason for left-turn bicycle accidents are sideswipe accidents …
After you’re in a car accident, you might be wondering whether you are allowed to get a rental car and who will pay for the rental car? This depends on the insurance involved. Normally, the at-fault insurance company should be pay for the rental for a reasonable amount of time. However, things can get complicated …
