The Brauns Blog: Where Law Meets Life

Personal injury advertisements often highlight local law firms’ biggest cases and most favorable settlements. These ads often leave injured claimants wondering if they have six or seven-figure accident cases. While many claimants seriously injured in falls and car crashes can demand substantial compensation, the vast majority of personal injury claims…

Potential clients often hear warnings from wrongful death lawyers about the statute of limitations and do not quite know what this term means. Far from being a pressure campaign to get clients in the door quickly, these warnings actually save clients from losing their right to sue. Stated simply, if…

The legal answer to the above question is that it depends on who is at fault for the motorcycle accident. If you do not properly identify negligent parties and prove liability, there is a chance that you may be responsible for some of the bills from your own pocket. This…

It’s easy to see why people are attracted to motorcycles. Bikers feel a sense of freedom on the open road that you can’t feel when driving another vehicle. The ability to travel for miles in open air attracts millions of drivers every year to take to the open road on…

Serious accidents that involve large trucks, tractor-trailers, big rigs, and other large commercial vehicles can lead to equally serious injuries and other damages. This is especially true when a big truck collides with a much smaller passenger vehicle. The force of the collision could throw the passenger vehicle’s occupants back…

Accidents with large commercial trucks can be devastating, a fact that isn’t surprising considering trucks like 18-wheelers can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Commercial trucks also include delivery trucks, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, tow trucks, and dump trucks. The large size of these vehicles means that even commercial trucks traveling at…

Your loved one who lives in a nursing home receives protection from elder abuse by both federal and state laws. Not only is nursing home abuse strictly prohibited in all of its forms, but the appropriate state regulatory authority must receive a report of any abuse discovered. The timelines for…

Motorcycles provide recreation, adventure, and even sensible transportation. For many, these benefits are worth the risks of riding. Although motorcycles are different from other vehicles on the road, all drivers owe them the same level of respect, courtesy, and most of all, a duty of care. Even still, motorcyclists are…

Over 90 percent of all viable medical malpractice claims settle with liable insurers within two years. Contrary to dramatic television depictions, only about seven percent of medical malpractice cases end with jury verdicts. The best medical negligence lawyers are experienced negotiators who can maximize case settlement values while avoiding unnecessary…

Seniors are especially vulnerable to being taken advantage of financially. Such abuse can happen at the hands of any number of different people, including those who have gained the senior’s trust. The result could defraud your loved one and leave your family without the money that they are counting on…