Some of the most important considerations after you get hurt are what insurance policies apply and who is liable for your losses. If you were hit by another driver, it might be their motor vehicle insurance policy. If you fell at the grocery store, it might be a...
Personal Injury
Can a brain injury get worse?
It's well-known that brain injuries take a long time to heal. Medical professionals will note that a lot of the healing does happen at first, but that can mean for the first few months. Some of the ramifications could last for life, especially if those months go by...
What is justice after you suffer a personal injury?
Not everyone is the same, and as a result, what some people think is fair and just may not be what others do. If you are injured in an auto accident, you may think that the only fair solution is to get the compensation that you’re asking for and for the driver to face...
FDA issues recall for aerosol products from Proctor and Gamble
A voluntary recall of some of its products has been issued by The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). On Nov. 23, the recall was listed due to detectable levels of benzene, a known carcinogenic. Although there...
Why spinal cord injuries may impact organ function after a wreck
The spinal cord is a rather fragile part of the body that transmits messages from the brain to the body and back again. Damage to this area during a car wreck can lead to significant changes in a person’s abilities. It might also impair the ability of organs to...
Hurt in a car crash on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving this year saw a spate of fatal and non-fatal crashes as it does every year. Crashes can and do happen on any day of the year, but the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. What makes Thanksgiving drivers more...
One major problem with paying truckers by the mile
Truck drivers earn their living by making deliveries, but they are usually not paid for the number of deliveries or completing the overall task. Instead, they are paid based on the number of miles they cover. The typical pay rate runs from 27 cents to 40 cents for...
Determining liability when hurt on the way to work
You were driving to work in the morning rush when your worst nightmare became reality. A vehicle in the other lane suddenly merged into you, and you had nowhere to go. As a result, you slammed on your brakes, were struck by the vehicle next to you and were hit from...
Why do insurance companies lowball injury victims?
After getting into a car crash, you needed medical care. You missed days at work and still can’t return in the capacity that you’d like. You decided to make a claim, but what you could not expect was how low of an offer that the other party’s insurance would make...
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Florida?
An injury can happen in many different ways, most of which occur abruptly without any warning sign. Some accidents are minor and, as such, do not result in severe injuries. However, more serious accidents can have devastating effects on the victim. If you have...