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Injured in Vegas? The Hidden Costs of (Not) Hiring an Accident Injury Lawyer
What are the most common physical injuries after a serious car accident? Doctors might say burns, spine injuries, concussions, headaches, bone fractures, tissue and joint damage, ringing in the ears. A mental health professional might add anger, anxiety, fear, guilt,...
Why is it important to document an accident no matter who’s at fault?
When it comes to accidents, pictures and other forms of documentation are priceless. Over time, memories fade, stories may change, and damages or injuries not noticed right away can manifest themselves. Continue reading to find out how litigators and other experts...
Avoiding Exaggeration in your Personal Injury Case
Some people jazz up their stories, especially if they’re trying to make a human connection, make people laugh, or feel embarrassed to admit to the brazen truth in all its naked glory. ‘Don’t let the facts get in the way of the truth,’ as the saying goes. A personal...
“Legalese” 101: What You Need to Know Right Now
New to the world of Personal Injury Law? Best to start with the most essential definitions. Your personal injury lawyer will do his or her best to avoid “legalese,” but you will feel more confident if you know the basic vocabulary. Attorney/lawyer: In everyday...
How do I know if I have a valid dog bite case?
7 Facts about Burn that Paramedics Wish Everyone Knew
Most of us would like to avoid the topic of burns altogether, but learning about them can help mitigate their effects should an emergency occur. First responders deal with burn patients regularly. In many cases, a little more knowledge on the part of the victim or...
The Good Samaritan Law in the #MeToo Era: Women Aren’t Getting as Much CPR As Men, And It’s Costing Them Their Lives
A woman was filling up her car with gas at a gas station around midnight on the city's outskirts. The only other customer, a man in his 50s, heard a strangled moan. He looked over to see the woman slump against the side of the car and then collapse to the ground. With...
What are the most common forms of nursing home negligence?
When placing a loved one in a nursing home, you hope they will receive the love you would show them yourself. All nursing homes are not created equal, though, and some can be negligent. We reached out to our readers to find out the most common forms of nursing home...
What You Hope Your Lawyer Knows about TBI
Americans are increasingly aware of the dangers of TBI (traumatic brain injury) associated with impact sports such as football, soccer, and hockey. Fortunately, the risk of TBI is primarily limited to the players themselves; the risk doesn’t usually extend to...
Do Dog Attacks Cause PTSD in Children?
Imagine yourself in your 7-year-old body. At this age, you might have just been learning to ride a bike and attending the 2nd grade. It’s likely that your world revolved around your home. Next, imagine or remember how dogs appeared to your 7-year-old self. Instead of...
If safety is my main concern, what factors should I look for when buying a car?
You are buying your first car since junior was born and for once in your life, you’re more concerned about the location and quality of the airbags than the number of horses under the hood. With safety now ruling the day over style and speed, our car enthusiasts...
Initiating a Personal Injury Lawsuit? How the Defense will Fight Back
When you file a personal injury lawsuit, you can expect to hear the defense raise these common arguments to limit or reject your claim. Understanding - even predicting - these arguments will help manage expectations and mitigate the emotional roller coaster of legal...