More than 6,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic related accidents in 2018 alone. A recent study reveals that pedestrian fatalities are at their highest in 30 years – a pattern that has never been seen before. Nationally, overall traffic deaths fell 6 percent over the last decade, however pedestrian deaths increased a whopping 35 percent… Read More »
How to Prove Pain and Suffering Following an Injury
Two basic indicators of the pain and suffering experienced following an accident are the type of injury you suffer and the nature and duration of your treatment. The proof is up to you and your personal injury lawyer to demonstrate exactly what you are going through and what the future might look like in order… Read More »
Do I need a lawyer if I am injured in an accident?
Following an accident, you may be able to file a claim for compensation from the at fault party’s insurer without an attorney if you do a bit of research on how the insurance claim process works. However, sometimes you may require the skills of an experienced personal injury attorney particularly if you are seriously injured… Read More »
No Rush to Settle an Insurance Claim After a Car Accident
If you or a family member has been injured in a car accident, do not be in a rush to settle your claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Although you may have medical bills that need to be paid or the insurance adjuster has made you a tempting offer, if you take the time… Read More »
Injured at an Iowa Business
Anyone who has shopped at some of the nation’s massive home improvement stores may have experienced a near miss from falling objects when trying to retrieve merchandise from the towering shelves packed with items ranging from construction supplies to landscaping materials. Even workers at these stores are sometimes injured stocking or retrieving merchandise whether from… Read More »
Bicycles Drive Pedestrian Accidents
A cycling boom sweeping the nation is a source of worry for many pedestrians who share a network of bike trails, sidewalks and crosswalks with a growing number of bicyclists. Many elderly walkers and families with children or pets can hardly move out of the way fast enough to dodge bicyclists barreling down the trails… Read More »
Insurance Claims for Injured Passengers
If you or a loved one are an injured passenger in a car accident due to negligence, you may file a claim for damages under the liability coverage of the driver or owner of the car you occupied or the coverage of the driver or owner of the other vehicle/s involved. Claims against more than… Read More »
Calculating Soft Tissue Versus Hard Injury Damages
Damages for pain and suffering following an injury accident depend on a number of factors, one of which is the type (severity) of injury suffered. Insurance companies use the type of injuries sustained to plug into a damages formula to arrive at a settlement figure. It stands to reason that the more painful an injury… Read More »
Obtaining Photo Evidence Following an Injury Accident
If you are involved in an injury accident, photographs obtained from the scene can speak volumes to the insurance company who might otherwise discount a claim. Fortunately, these days most everyone has a phone equipped with a camera so taking a number of photos can help you obtain a fair settlement. If you are involved… Read More »
Texting While Driving Truck Accidents
Many who regard truckers along the highway believe that the drivers possess considerable experience and exercise good judgment when operating a semi-truck especially because of the danger these high profile vehicles pose to other motorists. As a general rule, a commercial truck driver must maintain a proper following distance, have constant situational awareness, and drive… Read More »
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