When you are injured in an accident, discussing your options with a qualified attorney is essential. Sometimes, settling with an insurance company will be the best option. In others, taking legal action will make more sense. Your initial consultation with a personal injury lawyer should be free of cost and obligation. In other words, you should feel […]
Who is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?
July 31, 2022 By
Workers’ compensation laws vary from state to state, but by and large, employees in any industry are entitled to file a claim when they sustain an on-the-job injury. As a “no-fault” insurance, workers are eligible for workers’ comp even if they play a role in their accident. Texas is the only state in the nation that does […]
Driving While Impaired: Shocking New AAA Study
July 15, 2022 By
A new study from the AAA Foundation has found that nearly 50% of U.S. drivers over the age of 16 may be driving while under the influence of a potentially driver impairing (PDI) medication. The study considered several classes of drugs, including: Antihistamines Cough medicines Antidepressants Opioid pain medications Muscle relaxers Sleep aids Amphetamines Each of these […]
What Happens If Someone Has a Medical Emergency While Driving?
July 15, 2021 By
In some of the scariest circumstances, a motorist may have a medical emergency while operating a motor vehicle. Certain medical emergencies can incapacitate the driver to the degree that they are unable to maintain the vehicle. A serious accident may result. Some of the medical emergencies most commonly seen in these cases are: Loss of […]
Personal Injury Damages Explained
April 15, 2020 By
If you are considering filing a personal injury claim, after an accident, you may be a bit confused about the types of damages that are available. In an injury lawsuit, there are compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are those meant to compensate you for your existing and future losses. Punitive damages are meant […]
Falls Down; Suicides, Overdoses and Equipment Deaths Up in 2018
January 2, 2020 By
Fatal Occupational Injuries The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2018. While the overall rate of fatal work injuries remained the same from 2017 to 2018, the nature of the injuries has changed. Transportation incidents are still the most common cause of fatal work injuries, with […]
I’m a Victim of Road Rage; What Can I Do?
December 23, 2019 By
The incidents of road rage on our nation’s highways and city streets seem to be skyrocketing as more and more drivers are distracted with their devices and the hustle and bustle of daily life. We all know that feeling when we feel we were very close to being in an accident due to another driver’s […]
How to Handle a “No Injury No Response” Car Accident
December 16, 2019 By
Any car accident is a stressful event, even when there is no serious injury. If you’ve been in a car accident recently in which no law enforcement or emergency medical services were needed, you’ve been in what is referred to as a “no injury, no response” car accident, but the stress and anxiety you’re feeling […]
Oregon Auto Insurance Rules
December 10, 2019 By
Oregon is one of the nation’s safer states to drive in, with a particularly low rate of alcohol-related fatalities and a high rate of auto insurance coverage. Nevertheless, when an accident does occur, insurance issues loom large, especially if the accident can be clearly identified as one party’s fault. Following is an outline of Oregon’s […]
