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The Importance of Workplace Safety If you spend your days behind a desk—like so many people—you probably don’t think much about safety on the job. You work behind a desk, after all, so what could happen? No matter what kind of work you do, however, accidents can strike, and workplace safety matters. Know the accident […]

Truck accidents are both dangerous and terrifying—even without going through the experience, you get that. The devastating effects of a truck accident obviously can damage your life—but not always in predictable ways. In fact, even experienced lawyers may have trouble adequately quantifying the aftereffects of accidents involving 18-wheelers. Many victims find that such accidents alter […]

Car accidents are dangerous and frightening, but also costly. Your car is damaged—or totaled—and you’re injured and forced to take time off from work. The expenses can add up quickly. If another driver’s negligence injured you in a car accident, you’re no doubt feeling overwhelmed, and a cascade of medical bills certainly doesn’t help. An […]

When you get behind the wheel of your car, you take on the huge responsibility of helping to protect the safety of everyone on the road. The best way to stay safe out there is to practice defensive driving. In fact, defensive driving just may save your life. Before you take to the open road, […]

Truck accidents are among the most horrific accidents on the road. If you were injured in a truck accident, you are no doubt traumatized and at a loss for where to turn and what to do next. First, obtain immediate medical attention, then retain experienced legal counsel to help protect both your rights and your […]

If you were injured in a car or slip and fall accident, you are no doubt overwhelmed. Many people aren’t sure how best to proceed in such situations and want to make them go away as quickly as possible. This usually includes accepting an insurance settlement. Such settlements, however, aren’t always everything they should be. […]

Car accidents are frightening, and they can lead to serious injuries that have long-lasting consequences. In fact, some car accidents lead to chronic pain. The effects of chronic pain can be difficult to quantify, but chronic pain can become debilitating over time. Chronic Pain and Car Accidents A 2011 study out of the University of […]

Our jobs are often one of the most important aspects of our lives. People not only spend the majority of their time at work, but their jobs allow them to pay bills, support their families, and enjoy life. Whenever there might be issues with your job, it can be stressful and change nearly every other […]

The rising costs of medical care are on the minds of many Americans, and people avoid going to the doctor whenever possible simply to avoid the bills. However, if you’re in an accident and feel pain, soreness, or other injury symptoms, it’s important that you get checked out by a doctor as soon as possible. […]

If you are involved in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, there is a good chance that you will make a claim on the other driver’s insurance policy. While it is certainly possible to handle the process of making a claim yourself, having the assistance of an attorney throughout the process brings significant […]