Accidents take place all the time – and they are all of different kinds and the impact or injury caused to the victim is of varying degrees of severity. Victims can and should file a lawsuit to get compensated for personal injuries and costs associated thereto. One very crucial part of the lawsuit is the …
Car accidents are becoming more and more inevitable, with a cavalry of under-trained and distracted drivers on the road and poor infrastructure. Driver Knowledge compiled a number of statistics on the state of car accidents in the United States. Here are a few statistics that will blow your mind: Each year, more than 6 million car accidents …
If you are involved in a car crash, you will likely deal with an insurance adjuster. Before you accept what an insurance adjuster tells you about car accident claims, it helps to understand the truth about three common car accident myths. The Truth About Car Accident Myths There are several myths about car crash claims. …
You might be unsure whether you need a personal injury attorney to help you with an accident claim. If you have never been injured, you might not be sure what an injury attorney can do to help you. While some accident claims can be settled without an attorney’s help, most accident victims benefit from consulting …
A car accident in Tulsa can result in property damage to your vehicle. However, a crash can also result in traumatic physical injuries for you and your passengers. Your injuries may result in economic damages. Who is responsible for your damages after a car accident in Tulsa? What damages can you recover after a car …
Children, particularly very young children, are one population that has a higher risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Small kids are very accident-prone. They also frequently participate in activities like playing on a playground or playing sports, which can result in harm to the head. A child who is suffering from a TBI may …
Slips and falls that occur in the workplace can result in serious and disabling injuries to employers, employees, vendors, and customers. Injuries caused by slips and falls are second among preventable workplace injuries, which is why it is crucial to ensure your workplace is equipped with the right signage. Simple things like placing fold-up signs around the …
Following any injury, we are often prone to doing some self-diagnosis and evaluating whether or not we need to go to the doctor. Despite the old adage of “better safe than sorry,” many people engage in the habit of wondering if the effects of an injury are really worth the time, money, and hassle of …
In personal injury law, particularly in cases of vehicle collisions, negligence is considered either on an “at-fault” or “no-fault” basis. Each state has their own laws regarding these definitions of negligence, and constructs their post-accident procedures around whichever philosophy is in place. Negligence laws, whether in an at-fault or no-fault state, define what level of …
Some injury cases are complex enough to require the testimony of an expert witness, which refers to someone whose opinion is accepted by a judge due to the individual’s education, experience, or training. This individual differs from an eyewitness in that he or she offers a specialized opinion, typically of technical or scientific nature. A …