How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?
When someone crashes into your car, and you sustain serious injuries, you should initially focus on healing and your recovery. As you return to your usual daily activities, you may start thinking about settling your injury claim. It may represent a long-needed cash influx to restore your finances to pre-accident conditions. However you envision your […]
How to Tell Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident
Determining who is at fault in a car accident is best left to a car accident attorney. Reviewing police reports, accident scene photos, and speaking with witnesses are part of how a car accident attorney can investigate your accident. Once a car accident attorney identifies the responsible party, they can proceed with negotiating a fair […]
How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
The value of car accident claims varies based on the severity of the crash and the severity of any resulting injuries. Extensive damage to a vehicle and serious injuries, especially long-term or permanent injuries, increase the value of a car accident claim. Additionally, intentional or grossly negligent actions on the part of the defendant may […]
Were you injured in a semi truck accident? If so, your injuries may have affected your life significantly. Semi trucks can weigh more than 80,000 pounds, much more than a car—or any other type of vehicle, for that matter. If another party’s negligence caused the accident, you deserve compensation. But receiving just compensation for your […]
When Should You See a Doctor After Slip and Fall? It is an unfortunate incident that occurs much too often: A visitor at a business slips on an unmarked hazard, falls, and finds themselves injured. If you fell due to someone else’s negligence, you can ensure your health and recovery from your injuries—but you must […]
When to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident
A car accident caused by a reckless driver can leave you with serious injuries. Mounting medical costs and missed time from work only add to your financial stress and anxiety. If your life changed in an instant due to a drunk, distracted, or otherwise negligent driver, consult a car accident attorney. The sooner you speak […]
Falling Cargo Accidents
Falling Cargo Truck Accidents All across the country, thousands of accidents happen because of unsecured loads. If you or a loved one has been in an accident because of a falling load, contact a truck accident attorney to learn more about your legal rights. How Do Falling Cargo Accidents Happen? In one case, a piece […]
The last thing you want to worry about after a car accident is an increase in the cost of your premiums. You’re likely dealing with injuries, or even the loss of a loved one, with medical expenses that you can’t pay, and the inability to work. On top of all of that, you may worry […]
What Is Premises Liability?
When you enter another person’s property, whether their home or business, you expect a certain level of safety. If you were injured on someone else’s property, you might look to the property owner to compensate you for your damages. To learn more about what is premises liability law and how your can recover compensation through […]
Do Bicycle Helmets Prevent Head Injuries?
Definitely. The statistics clearly show how much wearing a helmet dramatically decreases the number of head injuries when riding a bicycle. If you have already been involved in a severe bicycle accident that left you with ANY injuries learn what an experienced Chicago bicycle injury attorney can do for you. The National Institutes of Health […]