The time following a work-related accident can be confusing for the victim.  In some cases, victims of work accidents are given clear instructions by their employer and medical team, but in some cases, this guidance is sorely lacking.  If you have been involved in a work-related accident, it is important to take the right steps to protect yourself and ensure that your injuries are completely covered, including your medical bills, your lost wages, and other expenses. How Can I Protect Myself After A Workplace Accident? As soon as a workplace injury occurs, it is important to take the ..read more

According to most state laws, owners of private property have a duty to keep their properties safe for visitors.  What this means can be interpreted in several different ways, but there are some basic facts that apply to most situations.  In general, keeping property safe for visitors involves removing any hazards as soon as possible and warning visitors of hazards that cannot be removed.  It is important for property owners to be alert to these dangers so that visitors are not harmed.  However, some property owners fail to take basic precautions, and others are injured as ..read more

Traumatic brain injuries or TBIs are some of the most devastating of all personal injuries.  Many people understand that TBIs can negatively impact a person’s life, but how many people know the true level of that impact?  Another little-known TBI fact is that there are many different types of traumatic brain injuries and these can occur even in relatively minor accidents.  The symptoms of some TBIs may not appear for some time after an injury, making these injuries difficult to spot and treat effectively. Traumatic Brain Injury Facts TBIs can range in impact from mild to devasta ..read more

Hit-and-run accidents, which are crashes in which one or more drivers flee the scene, are far more common than most people realize.  What is even more surprising is that many hit-and-run crashes involve serious or even fatal injuries.  When a driver flees the scene of an accident, he or she not only breaks the law but also causes the victim to suffer even more in damages.  What can you do if you are involved in a hit-and-run accident, and how can you protect your rights? Hit-and-Run Crash Facts Hit-and-run accidents are far from uncommon.  In recent years, hit-and-run stati ..read more

Summer is in full swing, and everyone is heading outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and warm temperatures.  While it is great to have a fun day outdoors, you should also be aware that certain types of accidents are more likely during warm weather.  It is a good idea to be prepared and take precautions to avoid an injury that could ruin your outdoor activities! What Types of Injuries are Most Common During Summer? Because people are outside a lot in the warm months, outdoor injuries tend to be more common than indoor injuries.  Here are a few common types of summer injuries that land ..read more

Motorcycle crashes are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in vehicle accidents.  When adjusted for population, motorcycle crashes are 29 times more likely to be fatal for the rider or passenger than car crashes, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.  Additionally, one out of every hundred motorcycle riders is injured each year in some type of accident. The bad news does not end there for motorcycle riders.  They are also more likely to be denied coverage or payment by insurance companies and to be blamed for accidents than car ..read more

Every year, there are about 17,500 spinal cord injuries in the United States.  Of these, many will suffer lifelong consequences from their SCIs.  It is important for spinal cord injury victims and their loved ones to understand that SCIs often mean changes that will affect the rest of the victim’s life, and in seeking compensation for damages, a lifetime of expenses should be calculated.  Having the help of a personal injury attorney experienced in valuing spinal cord injury cases can help victims to avoid settling for less than they deserve. The Facts About SCIs According to re ..read more

If you have been injured in a vehicle accident, it is likely that you are focused solely on the damage caused by that particular crash.  You are probably not thinking about that speeding ticket you had three years ago or how someone filed a claim against you for hitting their bumper in a parking lot.  However, your driving record can have an impact on your personal injury claim, and it is important to understand how and why this can happen. Why Do Old Driving Issues Affect My Current Claim? The fact is that whenever an accident claim is filed, an insurance company is probably going t ..read more

Every day, nearly 2,000 people in the United States visit emergency rooms for injuries related to a slip-and-fall accident.  If you have ever been tempted to think about slip-and-fall accidents as simply minor mishaps, think again!  The facts about slip-and-fall tell a different story. Slip and Fall Accident Facts The workplace is one of the most common places for slip and fall accidents. Nearly a quarter-million non-fatal slip and fall accidents took place in workplaces in 2019, and almost 900 workplace slip and fall accidents were fatal. Most workplace slip and fall accidents occu ..read more

While all property owners have legal obligations to make their areas safe for visitors, businesses often have special rules that apply to them.  This is because businesses see far more traffic, in most cases than an average residence or other private property.  Businesses are often required by law to take reasonable steps to keep their properties safe for visitors, and if they violate these laws they may be subject to lawsuits to pay for damages related to injuries. What Are Businesses Required To Do To Protect Visitors? There are several specific areas of a business that may be the ..read more