Category Archives: Personal Injury

After you were injured in an accident, insurance companies often come up with a quick settlement offer.  You may be tempted to accept it because you assume that the offer is fair or because you are hard-pressed for cash and you do not want the hassle of haggling with the insurance company.  Don’t make any hasty decisions. The chances are the first offer from the insurance company is a minimum one; if you accept it, you wil...

Many years ago, it was primarily children who rode bicycles, and most of those killed in bike crashes were kids. But in the past 30 years, bike riding has become more of an adult activity: biking for fitness, as a daily commute to and from work, and running errands close to home. Unfortunately, bicycle riders are extremely vulnerable on roads filled with heavier vehicles that are traveling much faster and, according to the Na...

After a serious car accident, injuries and property damage can be substantial, leaving victims dealing with mounting medical and hospital bills at a time they may be unable to work. When the accident is caused by the negligence or fault of another party, you should be entitled to receive compensation through an insurance settlement or a personal injury lawsuit. But how do you know when a car accident becomes a personal injury ...

Our brain controls all bodily and mental functions, so it is no surprise that injury to the brain could have devastating effects and produce changes in personality, such as increased agitation and aggression that can lead to road rage. According to a 2015 study that examined the relationships between brain injury and road aggression and collisions, driver aggression has been linked to collisions, injuries and deaths across the...

When you think about amusement parks or traveling fairs, chances are you picture spinning rides, carnival games, lively shows and delicious food. Commonly billed as fun for the whole family, this type of entertainment is supposed to be full of opportunities to make great memories. No one visits a festival or a theme park thinking they could be hurt or killed, but the truth is accidents do happen. If you or a loved one was i...