Why Defendants Settle Personal Injury Claims

If you are pursuing a personal injury claim, you may agree to a settlement offer to get your money as fast as possible or to avoid the uncertainties of trial. It's also important to know why the defendant wishes to settle before taking the offer. Here are some of the common reasons defendants settle injury cases: To Avoid Defense Costs Defending an injury case isn't cheap, especially if the plaintiff has a strong case. Read More 

2 Ways To Protect Yourself After An Auto Accident

One of the worst things about being involved in a car accident is the fact that many people involved in a car accident may actually attempt to portray the accident as your fault despite there being evidence to the contrary in an attempt to avoid any financial loss or legal issues. Thankfully, there are a few things that you can do after the auto accident that can protect you from this, such as the two things listed below. Read More 

Boss Wants To Settle Your Injury Outside Of Worker’s Comp? Read This First

Injuries at the workplace can create a strain on both employees and employers. But the rules for worker's compensation are designed to protect both parties and help the recovery process go as smoothly as possible. That's why it's concerning when bosses want to settle their claims with employees outside of the worker's compensation arena. If you have a boss who is pressuring you to go around insurance, read this. What's Going On? Read More 

How To Prevent Injuries And Further Damages After A Tire Blowout

Driving with a blowout tire is dangerous, especially if you were going at a high speed and has never practiced for it. Still, you can get out of the sticky situation if you know what to do. Here are some of the things to do if you find yourself in such a situation: Force Yourself Not to Panic Panicking in an emergency, such as a tire blowout, is a recipe for disaster. Read More 

5 Ways To Lose Your Workers Compensation Case

Regular workman's compensation payments can keep you financially afloat in the aftermath of job-related injury or illness. However, workers comp payments aren't automatic, and you'll have to go through a legal process before you'll be approved. Following are five mistakes than many people make that cause them to lose their workers comp cases.  Tell Inconsistent Versions of the Situation Providing consistent versions of your accident to your employer, your doctor, and the court will increase your credibility in the eyes of the judge who hears your case. Read More