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When you file a personal injury claim you probably begin to wonder how long before you receive the compensation you so desperately need to be made whole again. Unfortunately, there is a range of factors that determine how long it may take to settle your claim and this can mean a lengthy wait to get the compensation you need and deserve.  To…

When a person is injured in an accident, there are two terms that you may hear referred to in court. While they both sound similar, the usage, meaning, and context behind each word are drastically different. Knowing these differences will help you if you are in a situation where either needs to be used.  Each term is used in a different way…

A slip-and-fall injury can happen out of nowhere. All it takes is an unmopped floor, some poor lighting, or an uneven sidewalk and you find yourself with a serious injury. Worse yet, depending on where it happens, the process to get compensation for your injuries can become complicated. To help, we’re going to break down what to do after your slip and…

The Dangers of Distracted Driving Distracted driving can increase the likelihood of a serious motor vehicle crash, which can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. In 2020, 3,142 people were killed in accidents involving distracted driving, which refers to activities that divided or divert your attention from driving. Teen and young adult drivers, specifically drivers aged 15-20 years old, are most at…

Insurance companies have a range of duties to their policyholders, and you, as a paying customer, likely trust them to uphold their “end of the bargain” when you need them to fulfill their duties. Unfortunately, insurers do not always act in good faith and fail in their legal duties. In this article, we will discuss types of bad faith claims and insurance companies’ duties….

Spinal cord injuries are caused by damage to a person’s vertebrae, ligaments, or spinal column disks or to a person’s spinal cord itself. According to the Mayo Clinic, a traumatic spinal cord injury can result from a sudden blow to your spine that can fracture, crush, or compress your vertebrae. Vehicular accidents are amongst the top causes of spinal cord injuries. According…

Whether you are hoping to become a U.S. citizen or have already received a green card, you must have or demonstrate “good moral character.” You can face deportation if you violate U.S. laws and removal actions may be taken if it is shown that you have been convicted of a deportable offense (i.e. a crime of moral turpitude, an aggravated felony, etc.)….

Just as each season is beautiful in its own way, each season presents its own dangers to drivers. While many people equate summertime with family road trips, days spent at the pool or park with friends, and endless sunshine, the summer season can also be associated with unique driving hazards. Below, we will discuss summer driving hazards to be aware of and…

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2019, large trucks and buses increased by about 2% from the previous year, and 5,237 of these vehicles were involved in fatal crashes. Victims in truck accidents can suffer from very injuries that range in severity and that are dependent on the circumstances of the accident (i.e. where and how they crashed,…

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are injuries that affect how a person’s brain functions and are often caused by penetrating injuries to the head (like a gunshot) or hits or jolts to the head. According to the CDC, in 2019 over 223,000 hospitalizations were TBI-related, and in 2020, about 176 people died from a TBI-related injury in…