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Dog bites often cause more injury than just the broken skin itself. After a dog bite, you may face infection, disfigurement, pain and suffering, missed work, and mental anguish. Some dog bite victims develop a deep fear of dogs, even if they had no prior traumatic experiences. When you are facing physical and mental health […]

The fallout from an accident where you were not at fault can be significant and stressful. Many accident victims are struggling simply to physically recover from their injuries, the stress of lost wages, accumulating medical bills, and negotiating with an insurance company determined to pay out as little as possible. If you have been injured […]

Most dogs are friendly and make great pets. However, some dogs are powerful and aggressive, and do not make great pets. Still other dogs may appear docile but will attack if they feel provoked. Believe it or not, thousands of people are attacked each year by dogs and sustain injuries which can be quite serious. […]

If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you may already be overwhelmed with decisions of how to move forward both financially and physically. If the at-fault insurance company offers you a quick settlement, it’s understandable you may be tempted to take it so you can put this all behind you. However, agreeing to a […]

Most drivers will agree that texting and driving, emailing and driving, and calling from their phones while driving are dangerous acts that take their attention away from the road. To try to avoid these distractions, many drivers utilize hands-free technology thinking that this is a safer alternative. The truth is, even with hands-free technology, you […]

Winter is coming, and with it, snow, slush, frigid temperatures, and slippery roads. To stay safe when driving your car in the winter, preparation is key. Proper car maintenance is the best way to be ready for the road, and this preparation will decrease your chances of being involved in a car accident. Being prepared […]

If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you may be wondering what to expect and what will be included in your settlement. After you hire an attorney, he or she will first conduct an investigation, and then begin the process to request all of your medical records, bills, wage loss documentation, the accident report, […]

For many years state legislatures have enacted “hands-free” laws to prohibit talking directly on a cell phone while driving. In more recent times, texting has proven to be a much bigger danger. Even hands-free devices or talk-to-text programs don’t help much because drivers are mainly focused on sending messages while behind the wheel. However, the […]

The statistics on crashes caused by distracted truckers are worthy of alarm. When a commercial semi-driver causes a truck crash while distracted on the road, the results can be catastrophic. Severe penalties are now in place nationwide for all commercial drivers who use handheld cell phones while operating their vehicles. An accident with a commercial […]

When you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of someone else, a wrongful death lawsuit can help you overcome your loss by providing justice and lessening the financial burden you’re unexpectedly facing. It will not erase the pain, and it certainly won’t bring back your loved one, but it can provide compensation […]

In most rear-end car accidents, the trailing driver will automatically be assigned fault and will be responsible for the damages to the lead vehicle. However, there are situations where this is not the case. If you have been involved in a rear-end collision where you were the trailing driver and it wasn’t your fault, you […]

When you ride, you know the importance of having the right training, insurance coverage, and license endorsements before you hit the road. Riders know the importance of protective gear and how to follow all the motorcycle laws that apply. Even so, when you ride, there is a chance you can be involved in a motorcycle […]