October 7, 2019
The United States Consumer Law Attorney Fee Survey offers some truth about the cost of hiring a lawyer. In 2015/2016, this report stated the average rate in the U.S. was $350 per hour. What it doesn’t cover are the details regarding how personal injury attorneys are paid. To better understand how lawyers get paid, we’ve … Continue reading “How Do Personal Injury Attorneys Get Paid? Should I Hire One?”
September 18, 2019
You’ve been bitten by a dog. You’re not alone. The CDC estimates that there are 800,000 dog bites each year. Bites are caused by family pets and dogs at friends and family member’s homes most often. They can also be strays or neighborhood dogs that get loose. What you need to do depends on the … Continue reading “I Was Bit and Injured By a Dog. What Should I Do?”
September 3, 2019
Commercial trucks are substantially larger than most vehicles. Box trucks and 18-wheelers can cause significant damage to your car and your safety. Even with a seatbelt and airbags, you could sustain head injuries, internal injuries, bone fractures, cuts, and bruising. If you’re in an accident with a commercial truck and the truck driver is at … Continue reading “What Are Your Legal Rights After an Accident Involving a Commercial Truck?”
August 26, 2019
Car accidents range in severity and so do the injuries one sustains during them. Whiplash, scrapes, cuts, and bruises are some of the most common. Bone fractures, concussions, internal injuries, herniated discs, ligament injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder are also possible. How Do These Injuries Occur? In an accident, a car doesn’t just stop moving … Continue reading “What Types of Injuries Does Car Insurance Cover?”
August 12, 2019
Parents do everything possible to keep their children safe. There are times when their safety and well-being are out of a parents’ hands. At school, parents can only rely on the teachers and administration to ensure their child’s protection. When your child is injured at school, it’s alarming. You hope they can keep your child … Continue reading “My Child Was Injured at School. What Should I Do?”
July 30, 2019
The moment you put your kid on a bus or drop them off at daycare or summer camp, you expect others to care for them with the same level of care you provide. When they’re injured due to a daycare worker or summer camp counselor’s negligence or another child’s behavior, it’s alarming. Expect to be … Continue reading “My Child Was Injured at Daycare or Summer Camp. What Should I Do?”
July 23, 2019
Physical injuries are not the only aftermath of a car accident. Many people suffer from emotional trauma. That emotional strain can be severe or mild. No matter how serious it is, it affects everyday life. You can’t just sit back and watch a loved one spiral as the emotional toll grips them. What are you … Continue reading “How To Help Someone Facing Emotional Trauma After a Car Accident”
July 17, 2019
In just 45 seconds, there’s been an average of one hit and run accident. That’s just over 1,900 hit and run accidents each day. In 2016, hit and run accidents resulted in more than 2,000 fatalities. It ended up being the highest number of hit and runs since officials started keeping records. That’s just fatalities. … Continue reading “I Was Injured in a Hit and Run Accident. What Should I Do?”
July 8, 2019
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National Statistics report says that there were 7.27 million motor vehicle crashes in 2016. That breaks down to around 34,000 fatalities, 2.1 million injuries, and 5 million cases of property damage. How much do these crashes cost? According to NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, the total … Continue reading “How Expensive Are Car Accidents?”
June 24, 2019
The National Safety Council tracks the number of people who die on U.S. roadways. The organization has done so since 1921. In 2016, 2017, and 2018, the number of deaths resulting from injuries sustained in a car accident have topped 40,000 each year. If you’re in a car accident involving fatalities, you face far more … Continue reading “What To Do After A Car Accident Involving Fatalities”