What do dog bites, defective products, slip and fall accidents, and truck and car accidents have in common? These are all different types of personal injury cases that can result in serious injuries that have long-term impacts. They are often also the fault of another person. If you’ve experienced one of these accidents, or another […]
Author: Norin Chea
What Happens if You Can’t Afford an Auto Accident Lawyer?
Every year there are about five million car crashes. Over 50% of that number is caused by drivers who are driving aggressively behind the wheel. It’s no surprise that many of those accidents lead to serious injuries and even death. As a victim of an auto accident, you might be facing bills for medical care, […]
Everything You Need To Know About Insurance Settlements
It might surprise you to learn that between 95% and 96% of all personal injury cases never go to trial, instead they reach a settlement out of court. Why does this happen so often, avoiding the necessity of a trial? If you have been injured in a personal injury case, like a slip and fall […]
Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer: 10 Tips to Keep in Mind
Medical malpractice is an unfortunate reality in today’s healthcare industry. Mistakes in medical care or diagnosis result in thousands of unnecessary injuries and deaths each year. If you’ve fallen victim to an act of medical malpractice, you have rights. Before suing a doctor, it’s important to choose a qualified lawyer. The right lawyer can make […]
What Are the Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in California?
There’s no greater feeling than getting on your bike and heading out on the open road. As an experienced motorcycle rider, you take a lot of precautions to ensure your safety. Still, motorcycle fatalities are on the rise in California, so you need to be extra vigilant when you’re on the road. Are you wondering […]
Who Is at Fault? Understanding Comparative Negligence
Every year, millions of car accidents happen in the US: 6 million to be exact. Of these accidents, about 3 million result in injuries. When someone is injured or there is property damage, most states determine who is at fault for the accident. But what happens when you are both at fault? This is called […]
This Is How to Determine Fault in Rear End Collisions
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Every year Americans spend $40.4 billion for accidents resulting from speed. Rear-end collisions account for about 29% of all accidents in the United States, and tailgating is the cause of more than one-third of all automotive accidents. Combine speeding and tailgating, and you have an accident just waiting to happen. When you see rear-end collisions […]
Building Your Case: What You Need to Know About Suing for Emotional Distress
Following an accident or act of negligence, it’s common to experience some form of emotional distress. The symptoms of emotional distress vary and can be hard to quantify. Whether you’ve suffered an accident injury or mistreatment on the job, you may be entitled to compensation. Suing for emotional distress is complicated. Compared to physical injuries, emotional […]
What Does the Workers’ Comp Process Look Like?
Most states across the US have requirements for businesses to carry some form of workers’ comp insurance. This insurance protects businesses from expensive liability. Mostly, it protects workers in case they are injured while on the job. Workers’ comp insurance makes sure workers can get the medical treatment they need from a work-related injury. They […]
How To Read Your Insurance Limits
There are 4.4 million people who suffer injuries every year as a result of automobile accidents. If you are found at fault in the accident your insurance company will be paying for the other driver’s expenses. That is why insurance policy limits are an important consideration when purchasing insurance. After purchasing or making a change […]