If you’ve ever been driving on the interstate and found yourself surrounded by 18 wheelers, you know how frightening these behemoths can be. An 18 wheeler accident can be deadly. In fact, they cause some 5,000 deaths each year in the United States. What should you do...
Within a few seconds, your relaxing drive can turn into a dangerous and life-altering experience. That’s why 49 states currently require drivers to hold some level of auto insurance. And yet according to a 2011 report, nearly 1 in 8 drivers regularly operate a motor...
Filing a slip and fall claim is much more common than you might think! In fact, slips and falls are the leading cause of workers compensation claims in the USA. Accidents like these occur every day as a result of obstructions, slippery sidewalks, poor sidewalk...
In 1933, the Texas legislature passed the “Hospital Lien Statute.” It was designed to relieve hospitals of financial burdens in providing care to victims of accidents. If you were injured in a car accident, treated at a hospital, and then received a hospital lien in...
Getting in an accident is an inconvenient headache full of complications. Sometimes it actually makes your head ache, too. Brain injuries from car accidents are no joke and require proper attention. Over 18% of traumatic brain injuries result in hospitalization, so if...
Every year, thousands of Americans suffer from traumatic brain injuries. Car accidents are one of the most common causes of these injuries. People often don’t know that they have a brain injury, especially if they don’t have any external injuries. In this post, we’ll...
Going back almost 100 years ago, the worker and employer dynamic surrounding an industrial accident was extremely different compared to what it is today. Just 90 years ago, if you were injured on the job, the only option you had in order to get what you deserved was...
When a catastrophic injury strikes, many fail to realize the injury’s physical or mental nature is only the beginning of an individual’s suffering. On top of the injury itself, a victim may endure lost work, medical bills, and limited mobility. Seeking a legal case...
Have you read about the ELD mandate, which came into effect in December 2017? It’s good to be aware of it, because it affects truck accidents. The mandate required all truck drivers to keep an electronic-logging device (ELD). Under this rule, truck drivers shouldn’t...
Americans spend an average of $1,503 each year on car insurance. Given these prices, customers likely expect their car insurance companies to come through for them in their times of need. But, sadly, many insurance providers don’t plan on fairly paying out claims....