If your car sustains damages in an accident, your insurance provider has a responsibility to help you cover some or all of the repair costs. While this is the sole purpose of insurance, many insurance companies want to avoid compensating their customers fairly to bolster their own profit margins. In this article, we provide helpful tips for how to go about dealing with an insurance adjuster after a car accident. Research the Cost to Repair Your Vehicle To determine whether or not your insurance provider is offering fair payments, you must research exactly how much it will cost to repair your c ..read more

Pedestrians often sustain severe injuries and incur significant medical bills when they are involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. Understanding the potential compensation available to you when you sustain harm in a pedestrian-car accident is essential to ensuring you seek and receive the maximum amount you need to adequately recover for your losses. Working with a trusted injury attorney from the Law Office of David E. Gordon gives you the best chance of receiving a favorable outcome. Factors That Impact Compensation After a Pedestrian Accident While every claim is unique, a few common ..read more

Accidents happen, and when they do, there are many factors to consider. Whether your slip and fall occurred in a public space or while you were visiting someone else’s property, understanding certain aspects of your claim is crucial. We understand the challenges of navigating the legal system alone. Hiring an experienced attorney at the Law Office of David E. Gordon can help you fully understand and protect your rights. Here are 10 essential things to know about your slip and fall case in no particular order of importance: Injuries Matter: When determining settlement awards for a slip and fal ..read more

Safety must be taken extremely seriously on a construction site due to the variety of hazardous equipment, tools, and chemicals construction workers encounter on a regular basis. Overall, construction site safety consists of all the protocols and rules on a work site that create a safe working environment. Safety also includes training and proper protection and equipment. It is both the responsibility of the employer to keep their employees safe and the individual to protect themselves in these high-stakes working conditions. The best way to prepare for these situations is to learn about the d ..read more

Maritime workers perform their job duties on ships, oil rigs, docks, barges, and other vessels to transport goods or perform offshore drilling. While rewarding, working in the maritime industry can be difficult and dangerous. Shipmates and dockhands frequently endure injuries due to navigating challenging physical and environmental conditions. When these injuries occur while you are performing your job duties, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical care, lost wages, and other losses. Several types of compensation are available in Mississippi for maritime workers. Enlisting the se ..read more

In some cases, injuries from car, truck, motorcycle, and other motor vehicle accidents do not appear immediately. Seeking medical treatment, even if you do not immediately notice symptoms of injury, is crucial to protecting your health and recovering compensation for your losses. To learn more about your options after being hurt in an accident, reach out to the Law Offices of David E. Gordon today. Soft Tissue Injuries A soft tissue injury is an injury that occurs to the body parts outside of the bone, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Due to the force from car accidents, even small or ..read more

Tennessee’s lush mountains and hillsides provide a beautiful landscape for motorists. However, these winding roads can also be quite treacherous, leading to thousands of auto collisions yearly. Whether you are simply commuting to work, or taking a day trip to see the sights, being aware of the most dangerous highways in Tennessee and how to avoid dangers while on them can help to reduce your risk of being involved in a wreck. Top 4 Most Dangerous Highways in Tennessee Tennessee is known to have some of the most dangerous roads in the U.S. The top four most hazardous routes include (in no parti ..read more

Car accidents can significantly impact a person’s physical and emotional well-being. Whiplash, a common injury caused by auto collisions, can cause long-term pain and discomfort. Whiplash occurs when the head and neck experience a sudden jolt or movement, damaging the soft tissues in the neck and head. This soft tissue damage can be difficult to diagnose, even when you experience significant pain and other symptoms. Because of this, insurance companies are sometimes reluctant to provide compensation for this type of harm. To learn more about filing a claim for whiplash after a car accident and ..read more

Maritime workers perform their job duties on ships, oil rigs, docks, barges, and other vessels to transport goods or perform offshore drilling. While rewarding, working in the maritime industry can be difficult and dangerous. Shipmates and dockhands frequently endure injuries due to navigating challenging physical and environmental conditions. When these injuries occur while you are performing your job duties, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical care, lost wages, and other losses. Several types of compensation are available in Mississippi for maritime workers. Enlisting the se ..read more

T-bone accidents, also known as broadside collisions, are among the most dangerous car accidents. These accidents happen when the front end of one vehicle strikes the side of another vehicle, forming a “T” shape. T-bone accidents can result in serious injuries or even fatalities, depending on the speed and force of the impact. You may wonder who is at fault when you have been involved in a T-bone accident in Tennessee. Typically, the driver who violates a rule of the road is responsible for the resulting damage. However, determining fault in these wrecks can be more complicated than other acci ..read more