After 20 years of representing victims in auto accident personal injury claims, we’ve learned a great deal about what insurance companies will do to deny coverage. Being involved in a car accident is one of the scariest things that you can go through. Given that more than 6 million Americans are involved in car accidents each year, it’s entirely possible that you will face this situation at some point. If and when you do, it… read more →
Examples of financial elder abuse are easier to find than you would think. Do you know someone or have a loved one that is currently living in a long-term care facility? Approximately 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some form of elder abuse; ranging as high as 5 million elders who are abused each year. These examples of financial elder abuse only include abuse that has been reported. It has… read more →
Poor Road Conditions Account For Many Car Accidents Each Year. Question Is, Who is Liable? Most car accidents happen because of human error. However, they sometimes occur due to poor road conditions. If you’ve ever inadvertently driven through a bad pothole and ended up with a flat tire and busted rim, you know how frustrating it can be. The question, though, is what can you do about it? If someone runs a red light and… read more →
NHTSA Proposes Speed Limiters on Heavy Trucks A few weeks ago, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, or NHTSA, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMSCA, have both proposed adding speed-limiting devices to heavy-duty vehicles, including semi-trucks and 18-wheelers. According to both agencies, the move would save lives, cut energy costs and save more than $1 billion in fuel costs per year. While organized… read more →
Do You or Someone You Know Battle Depression or Anxiety? Depression and anxiety are common symptoms that most everyone is familiar with, either personally or professionally. Physicians treat these disorders every day, and the result? Not always what they hope for. There are several types of depression and the overall recommended treatment for the illness: See a doctor. Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness, affecting roughly one in every 10… read more →
