Truck accidents often cause serious injuries and fatalities. The weight of these vehicles maximizes the damage to everyone in the crash. People injured in a truck crash usually file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company in at-fault states. What happens, though, if an uninsured truck driver crashes into you? Does it mean you…
When a person inflicts injury or causes damage, strict liability holds that person responsible even if they did not act negligently. It applies to animal bites (in some states), manufacturing defects (product liability), and hazardous activities. If your personal injury case involves strict liability, you will need an experienced personal injury attorney to handle it. Strict Liability…
Calculating Emotional Distress in Your Injury Claim Accidents that result in substantial injury may cause a great deal of emotional distress. Emotional distress can change peoples’ lives in unexpected ways, including causing increased symptoms of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After a severe accident, you may have a right to claim compensation for…
When it comes to personal injury claims, the process of reaching a settlement agreement can often feel like a marathon, not a sprint. After investing your time, energy, and resources in the quest for justice, you may feel anxious about receiving your settlement money. The journey from signing the settlement to seeing the funds in…
More cities are becoming more pedestrian and bicycle friendly, with designated trails and walkways to encourage foot traffic. However, pedestrians occasionally must cross streets or walk on roads without sidewalks, which puts them at risk of collisions with cars or commercial trucks. A motor vehicle can cause catastrophic injuries to a pedestrian. If you or…
A lot of people ride motorcycles purely for recreation or as their sole means of travel. No matter the reason, motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy the sense of freedom motorcycles offer. However, these fun and economical methods for getting to your destination come with risks. Motorcycles do not have the same protection against accidents as other motor…
If you handle plants for a living or as a hobby, you may regularly deal with pests and weeds. Several companies offer products to eliminate typical plant problems. However, a few select chemicals are raising concerns about their effects on humans. Specifically, thousands of people have filed Roundup lawsuits alleging the chemical has caused severe…
You can rarely reopen a car accident claim against a party who paid you compensation for your losses. That’s why you cannot settle or take legal action until a lawyer has advised you about your rights and options. Here’s an overview of how car accident claims resolve, why it’s hard to reopen them, and what…
If a Travelers Insurance policy covers injuries you recently suffered, you should expect prompt, full payment for your medical expenses and other financial needs. After all, that’s the purpose of insurance, whether you purchased it or someone else bought it to cover their liability to you. Unfortunately, a valid claim doesn’t always make it easy…
After facing a personal injury from an accident due to negligence, you should seek compensation for your losses. Depending on the events leading up to your accident, you may need to file a lawsuit with the help of your attorney. Personal injury lawsuits involve several steps and stages of preparation before a trial begins. As…
