Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident

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If you have recently been hurt in a car accident where the other driver was at fault, you have the right to recover your medical expenses and lost income. Depending on the extent of your injuries and the severity of the crash you may also receive punitive damages. It is best to talk it over …

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Updated: October 9, 2020

How Do You Compensate for the Loss of Companionship?

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Last year, over 25,000 Americans were killed in a car accident, leaving behind loved ones whose lives are forever changed. When we kiss a loved one goodbye each day, we don’t think about the possibility of it being a last kiss, but unfortunately for some it is. Last year, over 25,000 Americans were killed in …

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Updated: October 9, 2020

The Black Box Battle and How it May Affect Car Accident Claims

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Do black boxes provide a means for accident victims to receive justice or do they pose a threat to privacy? Black boxes have been used on airplanes for decades. They are in place to record specific data from a flight in the event of an accident. Slowly over the last decade, car manufacturers have been …

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Updated: October 14, 2022

Accidents Involving Reckless Emergency Vehicles

Driver’s of emergency vehicles have an obligation to drive safely. Drivers know that they are supposed to yield to all emergency vehicles that are operating with their lights and sirens. While we may think that they rule the road, the truth is they too are required to operate within safe guidelines. Just this past October …

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Updated: April 5, 2025

Reaching a Fair Settlement Amount

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It is important to take all factors into consideration when determining a fair settlement amount. DO NOT settle too quickly. Consult with an attorney. Once the dust settles after a car accident and your wounds begin to heal, the bills start to arrive. Insurance adjusters start to call and you begin to wonder if an …

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Updated: April 5, 2025

Catastrophic Injuries Common in Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles makeup about 3% of all vehicles registered in the United States and yet they are involved in at least 11% of all roadway accidents. The design of a motorcycle places them at higher risk for an accident and its driver at higher risk to suffer from serious, life-threatening injuries, possibly even death. Medical costs …

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Updated: February 9, 2021