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How To Protect Yourself After a Motorcycle Crash

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How To Protect Yourself After a Motorcycle Crash

Motorcycle crashes are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in vehicle accidents. When adjusted for population, motorcycle crashes are 29 times more likely to be fatal for the rider or passenger than car crashes, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.  Additionally, one out of every hundred motorcycle riders is … Read more

Five Reasons You Should Never Talk To An Insurance Company After an Accident

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Five Reasons You Should Never Talk To An Insurance Company After an Accident

While many people understand that it can be dangerous to talk to police officers after you have been placed under arrest, many others do not realize that it can be equally dangerous to talk to an insurance company after an accident.  While you are probably not risking jail time, as you might be when waiving … Read more

What Is Discovery?

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What Is Discovery?

You may hear the term “discovery” in connection with legal matters.  What does this term mean?  How is it important to victims of personal injury, and how do personal injury attorneys use discovery to help their clients collect monetary damages for their injuries?

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The Terrible Toll of TBI

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The Terrible Toll of TBI

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is one of the most serious of all types of injury.  It involves trauma to various areas of the brain, and the results can range from mild to devastating.  Understanding more about TBI can make it easier to know how to handle the aftermath of these injuries, particularly as it involves increased living expenses and medical costs.  For those who have suffered a TBI, it is critical to receive compensation to pay for treatment.

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How Big Truck Accidents Are Different

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How Big Truck Accidents Are Different

Vehicle accidents may be minor or deadly, but one thing they all have in common is their ability to produce injuries among victims.  They also usually share the common factor of one or more drivers being negligent and therefore responsible for the other party’s injuries.  However, not all vehicle accidents are the same in terms … Read more

Slip and Fall and TBI: How They Connect

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Slip and Fall and TBI: How They Connect

Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, remains one of the most costly and serious types of personal injury.  However, many people assume that deadly TBIs occur in things like vehicle accidents or from violence such as a gunshot wound or assault with a blunt object.  In reality, slip and fall accidents account for about half of … Read more

How To Protect Your Rights After a Vehicle Accident

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How To Protect Your Rights After a Vehicle Accident

We like to think that everyone will behave fairly, even when there is an accident such as a vehicle collision.  Unfortunately, sometimes people involved in crashes will not be completely honest about their own behavior before, during, and after the accident.  Even worse, insurance companies, who are often trying to save money on claims, may try to avoid payment by pushing victims to accept a quick settlement.

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What Are the Different Possible Outcomes for Spinal Injuries?

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What Are the Different Possible Outcomes for Spinal Injuries?

Spinal cord injuries or SCIs can have different outcomes depending on the location and severity of the injury.  All spinal cord injuries should be taken seriously; however, some have much more lasting and long-term impacts on daily life than others. Spinal Cord Basics The spinal cord is a long column of nerve tissue that runs … Read more

The ABCs of Spinal Cord Injuries

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The ABCs of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries or SCIs are some of the most devastating types of personal injury, leading frequently to life-long complications.  SCIs should always be taken seriously, as even minor ones can lead to permanent damage.  It is very important for victims of SCIs to understand their rights and seek compensation for their injuries, as many … Read more

Distracted Driving Can Have Tragic Consequences

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Distracted Driving Can Have Tragic Consequences

The recent case of a 17-year-old Anchorage boy sentenced to a year in prison after a distracted-driving collision speaks to the tragic consequences that can occur when someone chooses to text and drive. Murphy Madison Gross, 17, was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and three misdemeanor assault charges as part of a plea agreement. He … Read more