Limited visibility. Dangerous terrain. Unseen animals. Compromised vision. Impaired drivers. Those are just a few of the dangers we face when we drive at night. While it may be impossible to avoid driving in the dark all the time, it’s smart to keep it to a minimum if you want to prevent a possible car accident and personal injury. Here’s…
Each year, an estimated 36,120 people die in motor-vehicle crashes in the United States. While this number seems high, the rate of car crash deaths has been declining steadily since 2017, even though total miles driven peaked in 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic, though, things have started to change. Despite coronavirus-related restrictions, car accident deaths…
Thanks to COVID-19, thousands of American workers are now working from home. Each day, they set up at dining room tables, in basements, in spare bedrooms, and – rarely – in home offices. This new work environment presents challenges for both employers and employees. Companies, for example, must accept that they can’t control their employees’ remote…
If you’ve just been in a car accident, this is a scary time. The aftermath of a collision can be hectic. What you do now matters, though – especially if you intend to file an insurance claim or lawsuit. In this post, we’ll share our complete car accident checklist: what to do and what not…
If you’ve decided to file a personal injury claim, you want to maximize the settlement you’re eligible for. With the injuries, suffering, and inconvenience that you’ve experienced, receiving fair compensation makes perfect sense. Today, we’ll discuss the best ways to do just that. 5 Ways to Maximize Your Personal Injury Settlement Regardless of the circumstances of your claim, these five…
If you’ve been in an auto accident, you may have heard about “pain and suffering” settlements. But how does the law define something as ambiguous as “pain and suffering?” And what kind of settlement can you reasonably hope for? Here’s what you need to know about what auto insurance pays, and what you can expect after your car…
Drowning is a tragic accident, especially when it involves children. If a child drowns on your property, in a swimming pool or other body of water, one of the first questions is “who is responsible?” While drowning is almost always a freak accident, there are situations in which the child’s drowning could (and should) have…
Right now, states around the country are reopening in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. As they do, employees and business owners alike are facing two crucial questions. First, are the workplaces safe? Second, is an employer considered liable if their employees contract the virus? Unfortunately, the answers to these questions aren’t always straightforward. Here’s…
The economy is slowly reopening in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. As it does, business owners are turning to disinfectant products to kill pathogens and protect their customers and employees. While these products may kill the virus, they can also be dangerous to employees and clients. Unfortunately, many of us don’t understand the inherent product…
After an auto accident, one of the first steps toward securing a fair settlement is to acquire evidence of the other party’s negligence in order to establish liability. However, establishing liability of the other party is not always simple. In this post, we’ll discuss the definition of “legal liability”, fault and the steps you need…
