When you or a loved one suffers injury due to a third party's negligence, several legal approaches are available for seeking legal justice. Mediation is one of these, involving a less aggressive approach than traditional litigation. The mediation process involves a...
A truck accident can cause serious injuries, and you may consider suing the truck driver if they were negligent and caused that crash. Maybe the driver ran a red light. They T-boned your car as you drove through the intersection. The accident is clearly their fault,...
The stress and financial strain of dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be overwhelming, and finding a quick resolution is likely your top priority. However, the road to settlement is often long and complex, especially if there are disagreements or...
Airbags are designed to protect drivers and passengers during car accidents, reducing the risk of severe injuries. However, the rapid deployment of an airbag can sometimes cause injuries. Common injuries include abrasions, burns, fractures and even more serious...
Most drivers are at least relatively aware that they shouldn’t text in the car. Some of them still do it, of course, and distracted driving accidents happen every day. But drivers know that texting is dangerous and that they should try to avoid it. To do so, some...
In the complex arena of injury lawsuits, resolving disputes can be both time-consuming and costly for insurers and plaintiff’s attorneys. As a mediator with experience on both sides of the courtroom, representing insurance companies and plaintiffs, I have witnessed...
Car accidents involving children are traumatic events that can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. And, very unfortunately, they are not an uncommon occurrence. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), just shy of 163,000...
Some car accidents lead to severe and immediate injuries. If someone has a spinal cord injury and cannot move, they know there’s a serious problem. In other cases, though, the injuries may not seem that serious at first and can get worse over time. One example of an...
People used to confidently say that it was safest to ride in the back seat of a passenger car. This is part of the reason why children are always in the back seat. It is statistically safer for them if they are involved in an accident. On modern vehicles, the back...
Every summer, there’s an increase in fatal car accidents. Specifically, many of these accidents involve teen drivers. This increase in crashes is so consistent between Memorial Day and Labor Day that safety experts refer to it as the 100 deadliest days of summer. If...