If you get hurt in an accident, chances are insurance will play a role in paying for your care and expenses. Your auto or health insurance may cover some costs, for example. And the at-fault party’s liability insurance might also have an obligation to pay for your damages. To obtain money from an insurance company,…
Insurance coverage plays a role in the aftermath of just about any accident that leaves you injured. You might carry health or auto insurance that covers your medical expenses or property damage, for instance. And other individuals, businesses, or entities may carry insurance to cover their liability for your damages. Obtaining money from an insurance…
After an accident, you most likely have injuries, which means you have medical expenses and other losses. Or, you might have lost a loved one, which means you most likely have a funeral and additional charges and losses. While money doesn’t eliminate the pain and suffering of long-term or permanent injuries, the pain of short-term…
[post_thumbnail] Negligence per se is the legal principle that the violation of a statute, regulation, or ordinance is deemed negligent without proof of its unreasonableness. Or, to put it more simply, it’s a shortcut for making the case for damages against someone who caused a personal injury to someone else. The law treats the violation…
Allstate is a large insurance company that handles many types of insurance, including auto insurance. The company has had many lawsuits against it for not paying claims or for paying less than a claim was worth. Allstate may find reasons to pay a pittance or deny a claim, as with all insurance companies. When you…
Geico is one of the largest auto insurance providers in the United States. Their adjusters, whose main goal is to minimize payouts, make many hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. When you file a claim with GEICO insurance, you can’t count on a fair settlement automatically. The insurer does everything it can to avoid…
Approximately one million people have been exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. And many of those affected have dealt with or are currently dealing with debilitating trauma and severe health issues that have forever impacted their lives. Worse yet, researchers still do not know exactly how exposure to this contamination…
[post_thumbnail] Since the 1970s, vehicle airbags have improved passenger safety. When a crash occurs, they prevent or minimize injuries, but what happens when they fail? What do you do if your airbag did not deploy in an accident? If airbags caused or contributed to your injuries, you should never deal with a manufacturer or insurer…
[post_thumbnail]Any income you receive throughout the year can affect your taxes. Do you have to claim that income on your taxes if you receive a large lump sum settlement or periodic payments from a personal injury claim payout? Additional tax burdens could substantially limit your funds as you might have to spend a large percentage…
[post_thumbnail] Premises liability law is the legal obligation all Pennsylvania property owners have to maintain their property according to safety standards. Premises liability law generally comes into play when a legal visitor to the property suffers a preventable injury due to the owner’s negligence. Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common scenarios…
