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One moment you on your way to work or home and the next you’re in the hospital. How did this happen? Car accidents occur for many reasons. But when negligence is to blame, you have a right to file a lawsuit to collect just compensation. Following is a list of some of the most common causes of car accidents: Driver…
If you’ve recently been involved in a car accident, you want just compensation so you can move on with your life as quickly as possible. What you may not know is that there are certain things you can do that may damage your ability to obtain the reimbursement you need to recover. Listed below are common mistakes that can jeopardize…
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, the law allows you to sue that person for your damages, including medical expenses and pain and suffering. But that right to sue does not last forever. Your right to sue is subject to the statute of limitations. Statute of limitations is one of those terms you’ve heard many times,…
Car accidents can be terrifying in the flash of a moment you may find yourself in a collision and surrounded by broken glass and smoke. Needless to say, it might be hard to focus on what steps you should take next. But following the steps listed below is a start. Ensure your safety: If possible, move your car and…
Almost everyone will get in at least one car accident in his or her lifetime. However, what you may not realize is that not all car accidents are caused by other drivers. Cars are complicated pieces of machinery, and if a single component fails to work properly, it can endanger the lives of everyone on the road. Listed below are…
Being injured accident is serious business, especially if you receive a substantial injury. Plus, there’s always the added worry of who is going to pay the mounting medical bills that have accrued as a result of your accident. Your health insurer is the primary Your health insurance company is first in line to cover your medical bills following an accident.…
Q: Is my consent required before my lawyer can settle my case? A: Yes. However, if you entered into a retainer agreement authorizing your attorney to execute a settlement and release on your behalf, you effectively consented to settle the case by proxy. Q: Can I get a copy of the settlement check? A: Absolutely. Your rights also extend to…
Getting hurt is never on anyone’s to-do list. It ruins your day, messes up your plans, takes time out of your life, and it just plain hurts. Our responses to these injuries vary — some people look immediately for the lawsuit and point blame to others, and some immediately blame themselves and do not consider that someone else may have…
Suffering bodily harm or property loss caused by another person’s failure to use reasonable care is, in legal terms, personal injury. In determining liability in a personal injury case, the courts look for evidence of negligent or reckless actions, and whether the injury was a foreseeable result of another party’s actions. The wrongful death and negligence issues below serve as…
The Problem Dave Duerson graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in economics. He then became a Pro Bowl safety in the National Football League. After retiring from the NFL, he took several McDonald’s franchises and a food business from $24 million to $63 million in revenue in six short years. In 2011, at age 50, he…
