It may be a shock that insurance companies often try to settle a case out of court. This is because a case takes a lot of time and money, so an insurance company will try to settle before a case reaches court or a victim decides to contact a lawyer. However, just because you’ve received a settlement offer doesn’t mean it’s time to celebrate. Unfortunately, many insurance companies will offer a settlement that doesn’t adequately… read more →
Distracted driving has happened to almost every driver. Even the most diligent driver that avoids talking on their cellphone or eating breakfast on the go has probably been distracted at least once when driving. Taking an extra second to stare up at an exciting billboard on the highway is technically a form of distracted driving. Ultimately, anything that takes a driver’s eyes and their focus off the road and their driving might be distracted driving.… read more →
Medical malpractice is when a healthcare provider or professional fails to provide adequate treatment, doesn’t exercise necessary actions, or engages in neglectful behavior (intentionally or unintentionally), which leads to a patient’s injuries, harm, or death. While nearly every medical procedure carries some risk, medical malpractice constitutes medical harm or injuries that should have been easily avoided. When neglect is involved, patients may pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, you might be wondering what types of… read more →
Many lawyers get asked by their clients if their personal injury case will go to trial. Whether a client is dealing with a broken bone following a car accident, a small dog bite, or a severe injury at their construction job. Some clients might even be apprehensive about seeking a lawyer for fear of their case being presented in front of a judge or jury. However, while trials make for great television, most personal injury… read more →
When Bus Passengers Sustain Injuries For a variety of reasons, most buses that don’t operate in a charter capacity are not equipped with safety belts. As a result, bus passengers are less likely to sustain certain kinds of injuries in the event of an accident and more likely to sustain others as unrestrained passengers. If you have been injured in a bus accident, chances are that you’ve sustained significant impact-related trauma. As a result, you’re… read more →
