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Personal Injury Law Meets Life

Personal injury cases are civil cases. A civil case involves a dispute between two private parties when one typically seeks some recovery from the other. A civil case differs from a criminal case in that the government files the criminal case, which involves some action that is harmful to society. A personal injury case usually […]

UPS is one of the largest package delivery services in the world. UPS, FedEx, the United States Postal Service, and DHL compete in the delivery space. In one recent year, UPS had annual revenues that topped $74 billion and adjusted earnings that topped $6.5 billion. The company delivered over five billion parcels and packages in […]

Traumatic brain injuries can happen to anyone. From suffering concussions on the football field to experiencing life-altering head trauma after car accidents, brain injuries manifest in various ways. Some patients recover within a week, while others suffer from permanent disabilities. Unfortunately, many claimants struggle to recognize the symptoms of mild traumatic brain injuries or secondary […]

After seemingly minor head trauma, accident victims often minimize their symptoms to avoid emergency room visits. Many patients initially diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) never lose consciousness and, as a result, assume they don’t need advanced medical testing or treatment. This is a mistake. Even seemingly mild brain trauma can result in potentially […]

The human brain still baffles scientists. Consisting of 86 billion nerve cells creating one quadrillion connections, even minor brain trauma can damage billions of essential neurons. Patients diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI)—commonly presenting with nausea, confusion, and headaches—may still suffer from potentially long-term or fatal complications after the initial diagnosis. People often misconstrue […]

The majority of bicycle accident claimants find their attorneys through word-of-mouth. Clients frequently look to family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to recommend local bicycle injury lawyers. Some clients also search for attorneys online or contact law firms advertising their six and seven-figure accident settlements. While prospective clients should consider past-client testimonials, the attorney’s online […]

When it comes to personal injury legal matters, most attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis. You do not owe the lawyer any fees for services rendered with a contingency fee agreement unless you recover monetary compensation by way of a settlement, arbitration award, judgment, or jury verdict. If a court does award you financial […]

It happens in an instant. One moment you’re picking up coffee, and the next, first responders surround you. Unfortunately, recovering insurance compensation after a pedestrian accident is far from as instantaneous. Negligent drivers may flee the scene, deny liability, or blame the victim. Insurers often demand extensive medical records and delay payment during pedestrian accident […]

If you sustain an injury on the job, state laws allow for you to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The primary intention of these benefits is to pay you back for some of the wages that you cannot earn due to your injury and the medical bills that you have incurred. While this is not the […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly 900 cyclists die in traffic accidents each year. The majority of motor vehicle collisions involving bikes occur in urban areas between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Intoxication contributes to nearly 40 percent of all fatal bicycle crashes, as does driver negligence. Distracted […]