Every personal injury claim is as unique as the people involved and the specific facts of the case -- but most claims follow a fairly predictable pattern. If you’ve been injured in a serious accident, understanding what comes next can help quell your fears and give...
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Year: 2021
A bike lane, unfortunately, is just a line on the pavement
When riding your bike, you may have a bike lane along the right-hand side of the road. Many rural roads also have a small strip of pavement next to the shoulder. It may only be a few inches wide, but cars are supposed to stay to your left and you can ride on this...
Addressing the most common workers’ compensation fears
Being injured at work will lead to physical pain and suffering, but it's also likely to cause you to experience financial stress and uncertainty. Having to deal with medical bills on top of losing wages due to needing to take time to recover can feel overwhelming at...
Crash in San Diego tunnel leads to multiple injuries, deaths
A death due to a dangerous driver is one of the worst losses people can experience. Whether it’s a child, an adult or an elder, losing someone suddenly is painful and a shock to the system -- especially when the cause of the death could have so easily been prevented...
Do not rush at work. It can lead to serious injuries
You want to work quickly, both because you have a strict schedule to meet and because you value production. Many workers feel like they’re in a rush from the moment they get to work to the moment they leave. But are there hidden problems with this mindset? Rushing...
Don’t follow that hit-and-run driver
A hit-and-run accident feels fundamentally unfair. You’re already angry that someone hit you and potentially injured you or others in the car. But then they simply drive off, trying to run from their mistake and making your life worse. That’s when many people try to...
Does the United States have an unreasonable number of car accidents?
Do you ever feel like there are just far too many car accidents in the United States? Perhaps you recently looked at the statistics and found that nearly 40,000 people die in these accidents every year. Now, you know that the U.S. has a fairly large population, but...
Can I be fired for filing for workers’ compensation?
If you are injured in the workplace, you'll almost certainly be affected financially. You may have lost wages and also had to pay medical bills. Because of this, you may be worried about your accumulating debts and how you will get your finances under control....
Using ladders safely at work
A ladder seems like a rather unassuming tool on a job site. You feel like you’re in more danger from a power tool or a vehicle. While all of these tools and machines carry risks, don’t underestimate a simple ladder in terms of the risk to your safety. Many workers...
Did you get hit by a driver who ran a red light?
A crash at a red light or a stop sign can be devastating. It’s very hard to avoid because you likely don’t even realize that the other car isn’t going to stop until the last second. By the time you know what’s happening -- if you do at all -- you’ve already driven out...