According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 45,000 cyclists sustain injuries during accidents involving vehicles every year. If you’re ever in one, contacting a bike accident lawyer is one of the first steps you should take after seeking medical attention. With the right legal representation, you can file a lawsuit against a driver who …
It has happened to almost everyone: you’re headed to the supermarket or home from work when another vehicle collides with yours. Even fender benders can be stressful, but car accidents are even more nerve-wracking if significant property damage or serious injuries occur. Knowing what steps to take after a collision can help you stay calmer …
Grieving the deaths of loved ones doesn’t just have an emotional impact on families, as studies have suggested mourning loved ones can also affect people’s physical health and even cause heart-related complications. When loved ones perish in accidents, this can make their deaths even more heartbreaking. Your family may, however, find that hiring a wrongful …
Whether you were injured in a slip and fall at the grocery store or your neighbor’s dog bit you, you may be able to seek compensation for your losses. Personal injury attorneys can help you pursue a maximum settlement for your case, but at what cost? Below, we cover the standard personal injury attorney fees …
Navigating a personal injury case can feel overwhelming after a traumatic event. For many people, the thought of hiring an attorney seems unfeasible. So, what comes at a greater cost: hiring a personal injury attorney or risking it by representing yourself? Below, we evaluate the personal injury attorney cost vs. self-representation risks. If you need …
According to LSU’s Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety, more than 140,000 car accidents take place in Louisiana each year. These auto crashes cause over 60,000 injuries. At least some of the Louisianans injured in these accidents hire a personal injury lawyer to file a lawsuit on their behalf. Not everyone who attempts to file a …
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that almost 120,000 truck accidents involving serious injuries take place every year. The agency has also found that over 400,000 truck crashes involving property damage occur annually. These startling statistics suggest there could come a time when you need to hire a truck accident lawyer. Truck accidents are often more …
According to the American Bar Association, the U.S. is home to roughly 1.3 million lawyers. Conservative estimates suggest about 10% of these lawyers work in personal injury. This should make it relatively easy to find a personal injury attorney, but it may also leave you wondering which one is the right personal injury lawyer for your case. …
Do you need to hire a personal injury lawyer? Finding a personal injury law firm in your area shouldn’t present any problems. About 50,000 such law firms exist in the U.S., according to IBISWorld, and many can provide a long list of personal injury services. All that being said, not every personal injury law firm …
When you suffer injuries in a car accident, you might believe that the insurance company will take care of you. However, insurance companies know they can improve their profit margins by paying victims less. They may balk at paying an injury award that reflects the severity of your injuries. A car accident lawyer can help …
