When you are injured in an accident because of someone else’s negligence, the process can be a little confusing. This process involves finding and hiring an attorney, understanding the laws governing personal injury, filing a complaint with the other party’s insurance company (or lawsuit if necessary), gathering evidence, attempting to settle, and then if necessary, going […]
Motorcycle Accidents and Personal Injury Claim
Motorcycles present certain hazards that put their occupants at greater risk of damage and injury in any accident. Motorcycles have the same right to be on the road as cars, and if a driver’s negligence causes a motorcycle accident, the guilty driver is liable for the injuries that his actions caused. The biggest risk factors in motorcycling […]
Whiplash is No Laughing Matter
You probably know the old joke that, if someone hits your vehicle from behind, get out, grab your neck and claim you have whiplash. The problem is that whiplash is no laughing matter. Anything that potentially causes serious damage to your neck requires a trip to your doctor or an emergency room. Many instances of […]
Judge Trials vs. Jury Trials for Personal Injury Cases
When any civil lawsuit is filed and once all of the evidence is presented, an independent party needs to make a fair and impartial decision on the matter. This independent party is typically either a judge or a jury. With all the different situations to evaluate when faced with having someone else decide how a legal […]