The National Highway Traffic Society Administration reveals that each year more than 7,000,000 automobile accidents occur, with more than 2,000,000 people sustain injuries and more than 40,000 get killed. A fender bender denotes a minor accident, which normally causes only slight damage to the automobiles involved. However, a fender bender could still pose a major
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It can be tough determining what to do after you’ve experienced an accident that caused an injury. You may wonder if you need to contact a personal injury lawyer to pay for your accident-related damages. You may have a bit of doubt in your mind about seeking help from such a personal injury attorney, especially
In some cases where a child sustains a severe injury in an accident, he or she may collect financial damages in a personal injury lawsuit. The parents are typically given control of this money, often until the child reaches a certain age or becomes fit to manage the money. It can complicate matters if the
As drug overdose numbers continue to climb and more states move to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use, a new report has been released that indicates a shift from drunk driving to drugged driving as the leading impaired accident cause across the entire county, reports CNN. This report comes from the Governors’ Highway Safety
The discovery phase of pending lawsuits is when depositions are most commonly used. Attorneys rely on depositions while preparing and litigating civil cases. Depositions help lawyers discover crucial new evidence and facts about a case. Every state in the union allows attorneys to use depositions as they are often critical in the legal process. It
If you’ve won a personal injury settlement, this money could affect the value of your assets. This money could be immensely beneficial for accident victims, as any experienced personal injury lawyer could attest, but it’s wise to understand how a settlement may affect your own estate. Collecting Financial Documentation After an Accident The typical personal
A rollover accident takes place when the wheels of a vehicle lose contact with the road surface, causing it to overturn onto its side or even upside down. While this type of accident can happen to any vehicle, large trucks have a higher tendency of rolling over, mainly because of their huge size, considerable length,
Landlords usually have enough to worry about between managing various properties and ensuring tenants are paying rent on time, but should they also be concerned about personal injury lawsuits? The short answer is YES. Landlords are generally responsible for keeping their properties reasonably well-maintained and in good repair for their tenants and guests. Injuries that