Catastrophic injuries are life-changing. Not only do they often demand long-term medical care, but they also often leave their victims unable to live their lives as they did before their accident. Although the American Medical Association defines catastrophic injuries as those that cause severe injury to the brain or spine, the legal definition of this…
When you put your aging loved one in a nursing home, you expect the staff to treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. In its instructions to long-term care ombudsmen, the Administration on Aging defines abuse as “the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or cruel…
Most people want to avoid taking their personal injury claim to court. After all, courts mean trials and trials are lengthy, expensive, and terrifying. In fact, about 95% of personal injury lawsuits are settled without seeing the inside of a courtroom. Due to this, many victims think a personal injury attorney only needs to have…
Over the past decade, ridesharing has become an increasingly popular form of transportation. From preventing a drunk driving accident to avoiding long-term airport parking fees, rideshare services offer a convenient solution. Unfortunately, rideshare drivers are no less likely to be involved in car accidents than any other driver. In fact, a study conducted in 2018…
If you were injured in a car accident that was caused by someone driving a company vehicle, you may be uncertain how to begin the process of seeking financial compensation for your medical expenses, vehicle repair bills, and other damages. In 2020, 1,038 people were killed in work-related car accidents in the United States, accounting…