In less than six months, COVID-19 has changed the way we operate within our society. In many ways, the ordinary things we used to do every day—like going to the grocery store or the dentist—have been fundamentally altered. Many attorneys believe that the laws that currently govern our society will need to change as well….
Self-driving vehicles are cars and trucks in which human drivers are never required to take control to safely operate the vehicle. Also called autonomous or driverless vehicles, they combine sensors and software to control, navigate, and drive the car or truck. And while it may seem like the technology literally driving these autonomous vehicles cars…
“Personal injury” is a legal term that refers to cases in which a person is sustains harm to their “body, mind or emotions” by another person or entity. Typical defendants in personal injury cases are accused of “carelessness or negligence rather than malice. Negligence occurs when an individual fails to exercise a reasonable standard of…
Let’s start at the beginning… For a case to be heard, you must have sustained an injury or sustained damage to your property as the result of wrongful or negligent actions by a third person or entity. Common cases include traffic accidents, construction accidents, dog bites, defective products, and medical malpractice. Unfortunately, these types of…
If you have already read the first part of this article, you have a basic understanding of what personal injury protection insurance is, and what it may cover. In this second part of the article, we are going to discuss some additional points which may be helpful as you look for a policy. Let’s get…
For the average driver, car insurance can be a little confusing. When you shop for a policy, you are going to encounter a variety of different terms, and you may not know what many of them mean. This can make purchasing an insurance policy far more stressful and complicated than it should have to be….
By definition, accidents are unpredictable. If you could see an accident coming, you would obviously take steps to avoid it from actually occurring. While you might be able to do some things that will reduce the overall likelihood that you are involved in an accident, there is nothing you can do to completely eliminate the…
When you consider filing a personal injury claim, you may be a little bit unclear as to what qualifies as ‘pain and suffering’. After all, this is a fairly vague term, especially on the suffering side of the ledger. What counts as suffering, and how does that suffering receive a dollar amount? This is tricky…
If you have been injured in an accident, you need to look out for yourself first and foremost. That means taking the necessary steps to get yourself healthy, and it also means retaining a lawyer if legal action is appropriate. You should not have to suffer financial loss as the result of the action of…
If you have been injured in an incident such as a car accident, you may be confused as to the difference between a personal injury claim and a lawsuit. While these are not the same thing, it is common to confuse the terms, as they are closely related. To move through the claim and lawsuit…
