Taking notes after an accident can be critical to the success of your personal injury claim When you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, it is easy to become confused and fail to take the steps that are necessary to preserve the evidence. This failure can become a serious problem for you later if you have to file a personal injury claim. Learning how to preserve the evidence in an… read more →
If you are a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit, your insurance company may request you undergo an Independent Medical Examination (IME) to verify your medical condition. The term IME is inaccurate, at best, because there is truly nothing “independent” about them. In fact, the examiners selected are chosen and paid for by insurance carriers over and over and over again. IMEs are sometimes used to discredit information, and the doctors who perform them are… read more →
The recent airbag recall surrounding Takata airbags continues to grow in scope as more vehicle manufacturers have come under fire for not immediately recalling all of their products with these potentially deadly defective airbags. Controversy continues to rage over what course of action should be taken to ensure that everyone who is in danger has had his or her car repaired. In the meantime, five people are dead and many others injured due to these… read more →
There are many actions on the part of semi truck drivers that can have deadly consequences. For example, speeding, talking on a cell phone or ignoring the need for rest breaks can all lead to tragic results for truck drivers and their innocent victims. However, poor truck maintenance may also play a role in deadly semi truck accidents, particularly when this failure to maintain the vehicle includes tire issues. What Is The Importance of Tire… read more →
One of the most dangerous things you can do as the victim of a personal injury accident is to give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster or anyone else involved in the case. It is inevitable that the insurance company and defense attorneys will ask you for a statement, but giving one without consulting a personal injury attorney can be a recipe for disaster. Why Should I Avoid Talking To The Insurance Adjuster? When… read more →
