Although about 95% of car accident claims in the United States are settled without the need to go to court, in cases where the insurance company refuses to make a fair settlement offer, your Hampton personal injury attorney will have to take your case to trial. When this happens, they can help you secure both…
After a life-changing and costly injury, most victims turn to an attorney to help them recover compensation. Unfortunately, many people are surprised to learn that, once they file a lawsuit against the negligent party, it often takes several months or even years to get the money they need to cover their expenses. Unfortunately, they are…
From 2015 to 2019, roughly four million hit-and-run accidents took place in the United States. A hit-and-run accident occurs when a driver, regardless of fault, leaves the scene without first reporting the incident to local law enforcement or exchanging information with the other parties involved. Doing so is against the law in all 50 states,…
Even a relatively minor car accident can leave people with serious, painful soft tissue injuries that may affect their ability to move, go to work, and perform routine tasks. Soft tissue injuries can be challenging to prove in a personal injury claim because, even if severe, they can cause damage that is not immediately visible. …
Motorcycles are an undeniably dangerous mode of transportation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 84,000 motorcyclists were injured and another 5,014 were killed in traffic accidents throughout the United States in 2019 alone. A publication issued by the Administration suggests that motorcycle helmets saved upwards of 1,870 lives. Some studies suggest that if…