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Avoid Disaster: Understanding the Dangers of Roundabouts
Roundabouts are a popular feature of many cities, intended to promote efficient traffic flow and reduce the number of serious accidents. While they can help mitigate some types of collisions, roundabouts can also create hazards. From failure to yield right-of-way to abrupt stopping, speeding and using the wrong lane, there are many ways that drivers…
Navigating Social Media to Ensure the Success of Your Personal Injury Claim
Social media can have a major impact on the success of a personal injury claim. As potential clients move through the process of filing their claims, it is important to be aware of the different ways social media posts can affect their case. In this article, we will discuss how lawyers use social media as…
Wrongful Death: What Families Need to Know
Losing a loved one to a wrongful death is an unimaginable tragedy. When this happens, families often feel overwhelmed and confused as they try to make sense of what has happened and how to seek justice. Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken to help families navigate the legal system and understand their rights…
What You Need to Know After a Commercial Truck Accident
All too often, accidents involving commercial trucks result in serious personal injuries to the victims. With the possibility of a lawsuit against those responsible, the question arises: who is responsible for the damages? Is it solely the trucker’s fault, or should you also look at the trucking company that employed them? It is crucial to…
Technology’s Impact on the Legal Profession
Several aspects of the legal profession have been greatly impacted by technology, from communication with clients to conducting research and preparing for court. Law firms like ours specializing in personal injury benefit particularly from the use of technology because of improved efficiency and client service. Our personal injury lawyers can help you with your claim….
Personal Injury Myths and Misconceptions
In the area of personal injury law, lawyers are familiar with many myths and misconceptions which can unfortunately lead to people not getting the help they need. Notions like, “I am not injured enough to have a claim” and “my insurance will cover all of this” are just a few of the myths that are…
Car Fatalities Continue to Rise Despite Improved Safety
Each year, automakers unveil their newest designs, boasting their latest and greatest features. Since the production of the first cars in the United States, car safety has improved significantly. Despite this, the number of car-related deaths continues to rise. In the year 2021, the number of fatalities increased by 10.5% from 2020, the greatest increase…
Insurance Claims for Personal Injury
It can be a frustrating and time-consuming process to file a claim with an insurance company. The involvement of these outside parties only further complicates an already complicated situation. The process of filing a claim can, unfortunately, take a considerable amount of time. In the event that a case cannot be settled out of court,…
Electric Shock Drowning—Knowing the Risks and What to Do
Would you consider stepping into a bathtub with a live hair dryer? Definitely not. But what about jumping into a lake with a boat docked nearby? Most people don’t realize that freshwater lakes can be dangerous locations when it comes to electrocution risk. This summer, it is important to be aware of the risk of…
Who is Liable for Accidents Caused by Truck Tire Blowouts?
Trucks transporting heavy loads come with inherent dangers for the truck driver and other motorists. One of the most dangerous kinds of truck accidents occur when a tire blows out. Even a simple truck tire blowout can turn an otherwise safe semi-truck into an out-of-control nightmare. When a semi-truck collides with another vehicle, the driver…