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Motorcycle Accident Victims Face an Uphill Battle With Insurance—Here’s How to Win
After a motorcycle accident, most victims assume the insurance process will be straightforward: file a claim, present the facts, and receive fair compensation. But that’s rarely how it goes. Insurance companies often treat motorcyclists differently, and not in a good way. Injured riders frequently fight twice as hard to be treated fairly, whether due to […]

Mistakes Boat Accident Victims Make When Filing an Injury Claim
A peaceful day on the water can quickly turn into a nightmare. Whether it’s a collision with another boat not following the rules of safe boating, an intoxicated driver, or a negligent tour operator, boat accidents can cause serious injuries—and even more serious legal headaches if you’re not careful. While victims often focus on healing […]

Do New Hands-Free Driving Laws Affect Car Accident Claims?
Hands-free driving laws have been popping up nationwide in recent years, and for good reason. The rise of smartphone use has steadily increased distracted driving crashes and lawmakers are looking for ways to address the issue. If you’ve been in a car accident or are concerned about how these laws might affect your legal rights […]

How Rental Car Insurance Works After a Serious Accident
Being in any kind of car accident is stressful, but being in a car accident while driving a rental car adds another layer to what may already be a complex situation. You may know how your personal car insurance will deal with a claim, but the process for rental cars is more complicated. Determining who […]

Dashcams and Insurance Claims: How Video Evidence Can Help You Win
Car accidents happen fast, and when they do, it’s easy to forget all the details, especially when you were seriously injured. At the scene of the accident, you may think it’s clear who was at fault and who wasn’t, but when it comes time to discuss the insurance settlement, you may find the other driver […]

Why Rushing a Personal Injury Claim Could Cost You
Imagine you’ve recently been involved in a serious accident. You’re hurt, stressed, and trying to navigate a complex legal process. The pain is still fresh, and the bills keep piling up. You want everything to be settled quickly so that you can move on with your life. It makes sense, right? The quicker the claim […]

How Do I Apply for Social Security Disability?
Once you determine that your injury or medical condition has affected your ability to work and earn an income, it may be time to consider applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The sooner you weigh your needs and options after becoming disabled, the sooner you may begin to collect benefits and regain financial security. […]

How Do I Know When to Stop Working and Apply for Social Security Disability?
Coming to terms with the fact that you cannot perform your job like you once did is overwhelming. The financial worries, the fear of what comes next, and the uncertainty of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance all can feel paralyzing. What if your disability claim is denied? What if you’re left without any income […]

Factors That Affect Your Car Crash Settlement
You’ve been involved in a serious car crash and are struggling to recover from your injuries. You’ve missed work, medical bills are mounting, and you are trying to balance your physical recovery with the financial stress caused by an accident that wasn’t your fault. You know you are entitled to a settlement from the insurance […]

What Evidence Can Strengthen Your Car Accident Claim?
If you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you deserve a fair settlement from the insurance company to move forward. This settlement needs to include coverage for all your medical expenses, coverage for missed work, coverage for property damage, and any other costs or damages you incurred because of […]

How to Get the Most Out of Your Car Accident Claim
You were in a serious car accident. You didn’t cause the accident. You were injured and are suffering the consequences. If these statements are true, getting the compensation you need from the insurance company should not be difficult. That’s what insurance should be there for – to cover situations where you need to be compensated […]

What You Might Not Know About Car Accident Injuries
If you’ve been involved in a serious car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may feel lucky that you were able to walk away at all. Serious car accidents can leave injuries that present themselves right away, but they also leave lasting impacts that can be both physical and mental, and can even result in […]