Learn why employers may not want you to file a claim On the surface, the workers’ compensation process may seem pretty straightforward: if you are hurt, you just file a claim and you’ll receive reimbursement for your medical bills plus benefits if you are temporarily or permanently disabled. The reality is, the process can be…

Learn why saying “sorry” after a car accident can be a mistake The immediate aftermath of a car accident can be confusing, stressful, frightening, and disorientating. This is true even if the accident was not particularly serious, so just imagine how upset you may be if you or another person has been hurt. Many of…

Uber drivers can get into accidents just like any other driver According to the CDC, an average of 28 people per day are killed in car accidents involving an intoxicated driver. Over the years, many initiatives have been implemented in an attempt to reduce drunk driving and drugged driving accidents, from imposing stricter penalties for…

Learn about the key steps that need to be completed in a car accident injury case Have you been injured in a car accident that was not your fault? You may have big medical bills to pay as well as many other expenses piling up while you are out of work due to your injuries.…

Learn about 4 risk factors that make truckers more likely to drive while drowsy According to the Department of Transportation, about 15 percent of truck accidents can be linked to fatigue. When drivers are tired, their reaction times slow down and it becomes difficult to focus on the road. In a worst case scenario, they…

Learn what emotional distress is and how it is proven and valued in a personal injury case If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation for many different types of damages, including pain and suffering. Pain and suffering includes both the physical pain of your injuries and the mental…

If you have been bitten by a dog, the possibility of infection should make you take the matter seriously Although most dogs are friendly, loving animals that sincerely want to please their people, even the best-behaved dog may bite. Even a small nip from a dog can result in an injury causing significant pain and…

Footage from a helmet camera can help you get compensation after a motorcycle accident. With the popularity of products like the GoPro camera, more and more motorcyclists and bicyclists are opting to record their journeys using helmet-mounted cameras. Even if your rides are pretty mundane, without spectacular scenery or daring riding, you may want to…

Marking posts as private may not be enough protection against having your Facebook data included in discovery in a lawsuit If you’ve been involved in a personal injury accident, Facebook and other social media sites may seem like a natural outlet for sharing information about your injuries with friends, family, and other well-wishers. However, if…

If you are involved an accident while breaking a traffic law, you could be assigned at least partial liability California has many, many traffic laws on the books. It’s no surprise that in the years since you passed your driver’s license exam, you may have forgotten a few of them. There are also new laws…