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How to Prepare for an Initial Consultation Call with a Personal Injury Attorney
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be feeling extremely overwhelmed at the thought of proceeding through the legal process. You have a right to fair compensation, but your idea of fair and the insurance company’s idea of fair may not align. You have medical bills that need to […]
What to Do if You are Injured by Someone’s Dog
Getting bitten or injured by a dog can be very serious in many ways. Not only will you be dealing with the physical recovery from a dog bite, but many victims can develop severe anxiety around dogs. If you have been injured by someone’s dog, chances are good you have a claim for personal injury. […]
When to Contact an Attorney for Disability
You can file for disability on your own without an attorney, but you do have a right to legal representation to assist with the process. While in some cases, filing for disability is a straightforward process with a quick approval, some cases are more complex. If you are denied disability after your initial application, contact […]
Distracted Driving Now a Primary Traffic Offense in Ohio
Distracted driving is a significant hazard on the roads. It is currently one of the leading causes of car accidents and moving violations, still many drivers continue to use mobile phones while driving. A recent change in Ohio law is designed to make the roads safer by holding drivers accountable for distracted driving.
Liability for Dog Bite Injuries
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 […]
Do You Qualify for a Personal Injury Settlement?
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 […]
Dog Bite Victims are Entitled to Legal Compensation
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. […]
Agreeing to a Car Accident Settlement Too Early Can Be Costly
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 […]
How Safe is Hands-Free Technology While Driving?
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 […]
Is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter Weather?
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 […]
What is Included in a Car Accident Settlement?
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, […]
Dangers of Texting and Driving
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 […]