Pursuing a fair settlement on your behalf will most likely be the first course of action by your personal injury lawyer if someone else injures you. If no settlement is possible, the next step is to take the matter to court for a jury’s decision. When do you know, though, when settling your case is … Read more
We talked recently about the importance of seeing a doctor immediately after being involved in an accident. Simply put, an examination by a physician as soon as possible is important to strengthening your personal injury case, and receiving the justice and compensation to which you’re entitled.
However, did you know that what you actually discuss with your doctor is just as important as what’s revealed in the examination itself?
There’s more news about the disturbing rise in pedestrian deaths in the U.S. A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the number of pedestrian deaths has reached a 28-year high.
We reported on this issue several months back when the results of a nearly global study were released.
We’re proud to represent Alaskans who have been injured by others and help them secure the financial compensation to which they’re entitled so they can continue with their lives. It’s important to remember, however, that just being hurt – even severely in an accident – doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a valid personal injury … Read more
A shocking study from the International Transport Forum confirms the dramatic and dangerous trend of distracted driving and pedestrian deaths. The study focused on traffic deaths between 2010-1016, and while just five of the 29 studied countries experienced an increase in traffic deaths during that time, the U.S. had the largest rate of increase at 13.5 percent.
A Forum associate said there were two main factors behind the increase in traffic deaths: more vehicles on the road and distracted driving.
We’ve warned Alaskans who are injured by someone else’s negligence to never attempt to negotiate with an insurance provider for a settlement without the legal expertise of an Alaska personal injury lawyer.
In this issue, we have yet another classic real-life illustration why it literally pays to let the process play out. After being seriously injured in a car accident, the insurance provider of the at-fault driver offered to settle the case for $15,000. The woman wisely declined, and was eventually awarded $1.2 million for her injuries – that’s about 80 times the original offer.
It’s hardly possible to overstate the popularity of social media. In fact, the latest statistics confirm that about 81% of the U.S. population has a social media profile. The amount of information many of us share so freely and openly for others to see can be concerning. One of the ways information shared on social … Read more
A man who suffered a host of injuries after his car was struck by a 48-foot tractor-trailer truck wisely rejected a $300,000 pre-trial offer from the trucking company and took his case to court. His reward? A judgment of $3 million in his favor. It’s another example of why it makes sense to turn down … Read more
An elderly husband and wife who sustained a host of injuries after being injured by a distracted driver have settled their case for $1.3 million.
In this issue, we’ll talk about the specifics of the case and further explore the dangers associated with distracted driving.
A woman who was hit by the lost driver of a tractor-trailer truck has settled her case for $5.35 million.
In this issue, we’ll talk about the particulars of her case as well as share information about your rights if you become a truck accident victim.