As April 15 has come and gone, taxpayers all around the country are daydreaming about how they will spend their tax refund money, and advertisers know it. Advertisements for big ticket items flood your mailbox and light up your smartphone all spring. Of course, the reality is that not everyone gets a big tax refund…. Read More
Posts Categorized In: Auto Accident
New Treatments Offer Promise, but Living with Spinal Cord Injury Still a Major Challenge
If you are reading this post while standing up or without experiencing any pain, thank your spinal cord. Most of the time, you never think about your spinal cord, but it affects almost all of your body’s voluntary and involuntary actions from the neck down. It enables you to move your arms and legs and… Read More
Is it Worth Your While to Pursue a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Car accidents only take a few seconds to unfold, but they can affect your life for months, or even years, afterward. Trying to put your life back together after suffering a serious injury can be confusing and stressful. Even if you were fortunate enough to be financially secure before the accident, the medical bills and… Read More
Joinder and Intervention Rules
Many personal injury cases seem straightforward. For example, if you were injured in a rear-end automobile collision, then it’s obvious who caused the accident, right? Maybe not. What if the car crashed into you because the brakes failed? And what if the brakes failed because of a manufacturing or design defect? Justice isn’t being served… Read More
Dismissing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Not every personal injury lawsuit is built to last. In some cases the defendant might convince the court to dismiss your claim, either without prejudice (meaning you can file the claim again) or with prejudice (meaning the claim is dismissed forever and you can’t refile). Note that under certain conditions the court can dismiss a… Read More
Car Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a major cause of death in the United States, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. TBI survivors may also face lifelong consequences, such as impaired thinking or movement. Because a TBI often involves extensive medical care, it can be a very expensive injury. A TBI usually… Read More
Types of Injuries Common to Car Accident Victims
Car accidents are a leading cause of injury in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes caused 2.44 million injuries in 2015, and more than 35,000 fatalities. The type and severity of car accident injuries depend on the situation. For example, was the person wearing a seatbelt? Did… Read More
Legal Options after Losing at Trial in Automobile Injury Lawsuit
Not every automobile injury lawsuit initially succeeds in court. But if at first your case doesn’t succeed, there are ways to try again. For example, you may file a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, a motion for a new trial, and an appeal. (Note that all of these options are available and you don’t… Read More
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving is a serious problem in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 72,000 crashes were caused by drowsy driving in 2013, resulting in 44,000 injuries and 800 fatalities. Accidents caused by drowsy driving are entirely preventable, which makes drivers who fall asleep behind the wheel guilty of negligence. If… Read More
Aggressive Driving and Road Rage
Aggressive driving is a major problem in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA defines “aggressive driving” as occurring when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” Examples include speeding, weaving in and out of traffic and tailgating. And… Read More
