Witnesses In Your Car Accident Claim It is difficult to underestimate how important witnesses can be in your car accident claim. In many cases, a good witness is the deciding factor in prompting an insurance company to settle with you or in convincing a jury that your case is worthy of a large cash award. In contrast, a poor witness can sabotage your case quickly. It is very important that you identify the witnesses at… read more →
NHTSA hands down it’s largest fine ever for auto safety violations The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is tasked with ensuring that auto manufacturers comply with safety standards to ensure that all vehicles made and sold in the United States meet minimum requirements to protect drivers and passengers. Recently, the organization announced that it will fine Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV $105 million for lapses in safety recalls that involve over one million vehicles. Fiat Chrysler… read more →
Some people believe that when a doctor or nurse makes a mistake it is automatically grounds for a lawsuit. However, every mistake made by a healthcare provider does not equate to medical malpractice. In order to file and a win a medical malpractice case, it is important to work with an experienced personal injury attorney who understands this complicated area of the law. What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice is defined as any action or… read more →
There is virtually no end to the number of injuries a person may sustain after an automobile accident; however, that doesn’t mean that certain injuries are not more common than others. Here are a few of the most common injuries accident victims encounter. Head and Brain Injuries Head and brain injuries commonly occur whenever the head is hit violently against a solid object such as a dashboard. It can also happen if one or more… read more →
While most people can describe pain and suffering, defining it within a narrow legal perspective can be more difficult. In fact, the very term “pain and suffering” has a specific meaning in the context of a personal injury case. It is important for victims to understand what they can and cannot claim for pain and suffering when filing a personal injury lawsuit. What Is Pain and Suffering? While most people think of physical pain when… read more →
