Evaluating An Insurance Company’s Settlement Offer

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If you have been the victim of an accident, it is very likely that at some point you may receive a settlement offer from an insurance company.  Many victims assume that these companies are fair and above-board, so they accept these offers without hesitation.  It is only later that they realize that the offer was far too small to meet their medical needs, much less to pay for lost wages, damages to property, and other real expenses, not to mention intangibles such as pain and suffering.

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How Personal Injury Impacts Your Life

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For many people, the term “personal injury accident” conjures up images of a minor injury from a car accident or a slip and fall.  In most cases, these people reason, the negligent party has insurance coverage to pay for liability and compensate the victim.  However, this picture is not always so simple, and it is often not even accurate.

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How To Protect Yourself After a Vehicle Accident

How To Protect Yourself After a Vehicle Accident

After a vehicle collision, it is important for victims of any type of injury to protect their rights.  This is not as simple as it sounds.  In many cases, insurance companies will want to rush victims to settlement, hoping they will not realize how much their cases are actually worth.  In this rush to settle, many victims, who do not realize they have other options, accept far less than the true value of their cases.  It is critical for anyone who is injured in an accident to be sure to have complete information before trying to settle a vehicle crash case.

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The Grim Truth About Motorcycles and ATVs

The Grim Truth About Motorcycles and ATVs

Here in Alaska, we love our outdoor sports and activities.  As summer rolls around, one of the favorite pastimes for many Alaskans is to take to the hills riding motorcycles and ATVs. For many people, there is no better way to experience the scenery and beauty of our state.  In many cases, however, these trips can lead to a hospital emergency room—or worse.

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The Most Important Thing To Know About Personal Injury

The Most Important Thing To Know About Personal Injury

Personal injury is an area of legal practice that covers a wide range of topics, from dog bites to medical malpractice to vehicle accidents.  However, there are a few things that all personal injury claims have in common, and one of these is the most important thing you can remember when you are struggling with a devastating injury:  you have the right to seek compensation for your distress.

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Can I Recover Damage From a Crime?

Can I Recover Damage From a Crime?

One question that sometimes arises for personal injury victims is, “Can I recover damages if I am the victim of a crime?”  The answer to this question is not as simple as it might seem.  While it is obvious that you have been injured and that the perpetrator is responsible, it is not always clear that the person who committed the crime will be required to pay for your injuries.

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Can I Collect Damages for A Staph Infection After Surgery?

Can I Collect Damages for A Staph Infection After Surgery?

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, infections caused by various species of Staphylococcus bacteria, as well as Streptococcus and Pseudomonas species, are responsible for most post-operative infections.  Post-op infections are one of the major causes of extended hospital stays and even permanent injury or death.  How do people get infections in a supposedly sterile environment?  If I am the victim of a post-operative infection, can I collect damages for my increased medical bills as well as my pain and suffering?

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Top Causes of Car Accidents

Top Causes of Car Accidents

CRASH. The boom and crunch of a car accident is a sound no one ever wants to hear. It’s jarring and unsettling, but most of us will hear it at least once in our lifetimes. Car accidents are quite common due to distractions, car troubles, and human error. With all these various factors to consider, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll get into a car accident eventually. But by reviewing these top causes of car accidents, perhaps you’ll be able to cut down on your likelihood of getting into an accident.

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5 Common Causes of Slip & Fall Accidents

5 Common Causes of Slip & Fall Accidents

It happens to millions of people each year: casually going about your business until suddenly: SLAM. You’ve slipped and fallen down. Slip and fall accidents are quite common and seem to happen at the most unexpected times and places. An accident like this can cause nothing but a minor bruise, or be more serious and cause a serious injury resulting in a lawsuit.

Many times, tripping over something and falling down is our own fault. Maybe we were looking at our phone or wearing shoes that aren’t ideal for the environment we’re in. Other times, however, a slip and fall accident is due to the negligence of another party. This is especially true if you are in a public space or on the property of a business.

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Importance of Physical Therapy After an Injury

Importance of Physical Therapy After an Injury

As if accidents aren’t bad enough, injuries stemming from them can be even more traumatic. Broken bones from a severe car wreck, a herniated disk from a slip-and-fall, strained neck muscles from a high-speed hit and run…no matter what type of injury you’re experiencing, you deserve time and support to heal.

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