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 goal in any personal injury lawsuit is to obtain a reasonable sum of money in order to make you whole again. Determining what this amount is can be difficult, and figures may even vary widely between people with similar injuries. The following criteria can guide you in figuring out what vehicle accident personal injury claim might be worth. Medical Damages in a Personal Injury Claim The first category of expenses an insurance company looks… 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 →
If you, a loved one or family member has been injured in a Florida car accident, or semi truck collision it may be necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit, or claim in order to obtain the compensation required to fully compensate you for your injuries. In order to win your case it is necessary to determine the cause of the accident and establish liability or fault. This can be a complicated process particularly, when… read more →
When large truck drivers fail to maintain their vehicles, tragedy can result. While it is important for car owners to consider maintenance, it is critically important that the owners and operators of large trucks that are constantly on the road pay close attention to their maintenance and inspection schedules and fix any problems immediately. Maintenance or repair issues with large trucks can lead to tragic results. Even an experienced truck driver can easily lose control… read more →
