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How To File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit: The Steps Explained

June 04 2021

After the death of a loved one through negligence or ill intentions by a third party, you may be wondering how to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Such actions are not generally part of everyday life, which means the process may be foreign to you. Fortunately, wrongful death attorneys are adept at managing each stage …

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What are the odds of surviving a motorcycle accident?

June 02 2021

Riding a motorcycle is risky business. Due to lower visibility and less structural protection (compared to other motor vehicles), the consequences you could face in a crash are far more likely to be catastrophic than if you were in another type of motor vehicle. Consider the specific figures: in 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety …

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How To Find a Personal Injury Lawyer: 5 Crucial Questions To Ask

May 27 2021

After a serious accident or incident that resulted in injury, you may be wondering if it is in your best interest to consult a personal injury lawyer. After all, they can assist in bringing those liable to account while fighting for the compensation you deserve. As vital as it is to seek legal assistance, you …

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How To File a Personal Injury Claim: 5 Important Steps

May 25 2021

Filing a personal injury claim is an integral part of ensuring you receive compensation from the person or entity that caused your accident. If you have never filed a personal injury claim before, you may not know which steps to take to put you in the most desirable position to receive compensation. However, with the …

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How to Report a Dog Bite: Three Simple Steps

May 23 2021

If you have been injured in a dog attack, the chances are good that you might be suffering one or more serious injuries. Dog attacks and dog bites can lead to debilitating and sometimes permanent injuries, including puncture wounds, bite marks, deep cuts, soft tissue injuries, and even broken bones. If you have suffered one …

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What Happens After a Dog Bite is Reported? Crucial Information for a Lawsuit

May 21 2021

Dog bites and dog attacks can result in very serious injuries, complications, and even life-threatening infections or diseases. If you have been attacked or bitten by a dog, the first thing that you should do is to contact the dog owner and report the incident. You should also obtain the necessary insurance information. Most homeowner …

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What Happens if Someone Else is Driving my Car and Gets in an Accident?

May 19 2021

Sometimes, when one person loans his or her motor vehicle to someone else, a collision occurs. What happens from that point forward typically depends on whether or not the driver was at-fault for the motor vehicle accident or was a victim in the accident who suffered one or more serious injuries. In either instance, serious …

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What to Do After a Car Accident That is Not Your Fault – 3 Steps

May 17 2021

Car accidents across the country occur for a variety of reasons. In some instances, the at-fault driver is not paying attention and operating his or her vehicle in a careless or reckless manner. At other times, the at-fault driver might be distracted by technology, such as a smartphone, GPS, or another electronic device in the …

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How is Fault Determined in Bicycles vs Car Accidents?

May 15 2021

Unlike car accidents, which can often be reasonably straightforward to determine fault, bicycle accidents can be much more complicated. A bicycle user might say that the driver was not paying attention. In contrast, the driver might state that the bicycle user came out of nowhere. Given the complexities of such a situation, it can be …

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Sharing the Road with Bicyclists – The Dos and Don’ts

May 13 2021

Learning about sharing the road with bicycles forms just a small part of any driving education program or license. As a result, not everyone is aware of their rights and requirements when they are a cyclist or driver sharing a road. If you require a refresher or have been involved in a bicycle vs. car …

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What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident: 5 Crucial Steps for a Lawsuit

May 11 2021

If you have never been involved in an accident or emergency before, knowing what to do when one occurs may not come naturally. However, if the worst should happen and you end up in a slip and fall accident, knowing what to do next may put you in a desirable position if you decide to …

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Slip and Fall Injury Settlement Amounts: What Determines a Payout?

May 09 2021

No lawyer can tell you the precise slip and fall injury settlement amounts for each and every case with 100% accuracy. However, they can calculate a compensation figure reflective of your case’s severity and several other factors. If you have been involved in a slip and fall accident due to a property owner’s negligence, a …

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