2016

  • Suffering from an Illness or Injury? Find Out If a Personal-Injury Case Is Right for You


    When you have suffered an illness or an injury, no matter what the circumstances, you may find yourself not only wondering how it happened or how you will get treatment to overcome it but also whether or not there is any need for you to pursue a personal-injury case or lawsuit. Before you make the decision one way or the other about contacting a personal-injury attorney in your area, you will want to get to know some of the factors to consider when making your decision.
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  • 2 Mistakes People Make When Preparing For A Personal Injury Lawsuit


    If you have been in a car accident and are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit, it is important that you know what steps you should take. Many people make critical mistakes when it comes to filing a lawsuit, and because of it they either lose their chance to file the lawsuit or get drastically less in the settlement. Here are some mistakes that people make when preparing for their lawsuit.
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  • 4 Steps To Take After An Auto Accident Involving A Semi Truck


    Any car accident is scary, but being involved in a car accident with a semi truck can be especially traumatic. The difference in size often makes a car accident involving a semi truck very serious, and when you're not at fault how you react after the accident can make a big difference in your settlement from the semi truck company's insurance company. If you're involved in a car accident with a semi truck, take the following steps:
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  • Guarding Against Liability If You Own A Vicious Dog


    Being a dog owner comes with a lot of responsibilities, especially if your dog could be deemed as "vicious." According to the law, a dog's breed doesn't define whether or not it is considered vicious, but rather its actions. If your dog has shown signs of aggression toward people, you need to take special precautions to ensure that you don't become legally liable for any injuries your dog might cause in the event of an accident.
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  • 3 Things To Know About Mediation


    If you're involved in a car accident lawsuit, you may realize just how complex and emotionally demanding this process may be. The challenges of dealing with all the stages of these judicial proceedings can be draining. However, you will have the opportunity to settle your case at mediation. It's legally required that you attend this meeting to attempt to avoid going to court for your personal injury case. By knowing some of the things you can expect when attending mediation, this may put your mind at ease.
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  • Avoid These Mistakes After Your Car Accident


    Car crashes are more common than you think. With 10 million crashes each year, the average driver gets into an accident almost every 18 years. When you are involved in a crash, you'll want to avoid making some mistakes to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. Not Making A Police Report Did you get into just a small fender bender? You should still consider making a police report. A common mistake that some people make is just exchanging contact information, but one person does not realize that the other is going to file a claim with their auto insurance company.
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  • Three Criteria You Should Meet Before Signing a Waiver of Liability Form


    Once you have agreed to settle your car accident claim, the responsible insurance company will ask you to sign a release or waiver of liability form. In simple terms, signing this form means you have been compensated for your damages and have waived your rights to any future lawsuits arising out of the accident. This is a serious waiver, and you shouldn't sign it unless your situation satisfies these three conditions:
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  • Make Sure All Of Your Injury Options Are Open


    After being injured at work, workers compensation may seem like an easy, logical way to get the support you need. Workers compensation exists as a safety net for workers to recover without losing their pay through no fault of their own, but it doesn't cover all of your compensation needs in every situation. To understand what workers compensation has to offer and what you can do to explore your other options, here's a few workplace injury compensation scenarios.
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  • Halloween Hayrides: More Dangerous Than You Probably Knew


    Halloween hayrides and "haunted" farm attractions pop up every year all over the country. For a lot of small farms, they're a quick money-maker before winter settles in—but they can also be a quick road to disaster when proper precautions aren't taken. These are some of the questions you should consider. How safe is that ride? Most hayrides and haunted farms involve people riding in the back of an open trailer attached to a tractor or truck pull.
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  • Collided With A Big Truck? Why You Need An Accident Attorney


    If you've recently been involved in a collision with a big truck, you are likely still reeling from the event.  Coming into contact with such a massive vehicle can be truly devastating, so you may be left with life-changing injuries.  Although the insurance company for the trucker may be calling you to reach a settlement, it's imperative that you get a lawyer before making a final decision.  Use this information to learn more about why it is so important for you to have a lawyer after you have an accident that involves a large truck.
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