If you file an insurance claim, receiving an outright denial might seem like the worst possible outcome. However, you would at least have the opportunity to appeal the decision. If, on the other hand, negotiations commence and the insurance adjuster offers an unfair settlement, you might be tempted to accept the offer rather than pay [..]
Recovery from brain injury is different for each person. Each case just like each person will have its own unique value depending on your loss. There are dozens of factors that could influence a personal injury settlement or verdict. The severity of your injuries, the types of injuries you sustained, their cause, and the duration [..]
A traumatic brain injury lawyer helps people who have suffered a brain injury from accidental trauma. When a person breaks a bone or tears a muscle, the recovery process is relatively predictable. Although some people heal faster or slower than others, doctors can usually provide patients with a fairly accurate recovery timeline. When it comes [..]
There are roughly 1.7 million new cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year in the United States. These injuries are devastating not only for victims but also for their loved ones as the effects of a TBI can impact mood, motor function, and personality. Fortunately, injured parties and their families may have some recourse [..]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are much like snowflakes or fingerprints in that no two are exactly the same. Although neurologists can make an educated guess regarding how a TBI might progress, there is no way to predict precisely how a brain injury will affect someone in the short or long term. Despite the complexity of [..]
Few experiences can alter the course of a person’s life like an unexpected injury or wrongful death in the family. Besides the pain and emotional trauma, the expenses that follow such an event can cripple the finances of even a well-off family. Fortunately, if the injury or death was caused by the negligence of another [..]
Everyone slips, trips, and falls on occasion. Most of time, we simply brush ourselves off and continue on our way, but in certain scenarios, a slip and fall can cause devastating injuries. Vulnerable populations, such as young children and the elderly, are especially likely to get hurt in a fall; however, anyone can sustain serious [..]
A single impact to the head could change the victim’s life forever. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) contribute to nearly 1 in 3 injury deaths in the United States, and those who survive often endure severe cognitive disabilities. The cost of medical care and the challenge of coping with a TBI can devastate an entire family [..]
Boat collisions happen every year, mainly because of operator inattention and ignorance of rules. Not knowing the right of way rules can be dangerous to yourself and everyone boating around you. Reviewing the Navigation Rules, regulated by the U.S. Coast Guard, can easily prevent collisions. Right of Way Give-way vessel: vessel that does not have [..]
The weeks and months that follow a serious and unexpected injury are always stressful. Depending on the nature of your injuries, you may need to arrange childcare, find a new means of transportation, attend physical therapy, and hire a housekeeper. With so much on your plate, it’s not easy to focus on legal concerns, but [..]
