Injury
The Differences between Actual and Proximate Cause and How It Relates to a Personal Injury Case

Introduction Let’s first discuss the differences between the two terms. The actual cause is the real reason behind your car accident. The proximate cause is the “legal” definition of what happened. That is what the law is recognizing as the cause of the accident. The two might be mutually exclusive. In some cases, lawyers find ...
What Makes DUI Cases Felonies or Misdemeanors?

If you find yourself facing a charge of driving under the influence, known as DUI, you will, of course, have many questions as you deal with police and prosecutors. For many people, the first question on their mind is whether the charges against them will be considered a felony or misdemeanor. Contrary to the popular ...
Wrongful Death vs Survival Actions Claims

Accidents resulting in fatalities often leave the surviving family with many questions concerning what steps to take regarding financial recovery for both the decedent and themselves. The untimely death of a family provider can put the entire family in dire straits when there is no immediate form of financial support, and handling the affairs of ...
10 Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer for an Insurance Claim

There are several benefits to hiring personal injury lawyers for an insurance claim. Professional The first benefit is that the lawyer is going to be very professional and objective when it comes to your case. When you have an injury, there is a good chance that you are going to have a lot of emotional ...
10 Questions To Ask Your Lawyer before Filing a Car Accident Claim

Getting into a car accident can be a life-changing experience. Not only can it cause physical injury, but you can also suffer from mental and emotional damage as well. This can impact your life and your ability to work. When that happens, you need a way to take care of medical and other expenses that ...
8 Things That Can Strengthen Your DUI Case against the Drunk Driver

We all know that driving drunk is dangerous. However, people still drive drunk anyway. Drunk drivers cause accidents literally every day. If you find yourself in an accident with a drunk driver, it is a frustrating and difficult experience. While most drunk driver cases may seem simple, there are still a lot of things that ...
Treatments for Serious Injuries after an Accident

Getting into a car accident can be a terribly shocking event. It is nearly always unexpected, and it can disrupt your life in significant ways. Car accidents tend to be the result of human error: One of the drivers did not keep their eyes on the road, was not alert enough to other vehicles around ...
Steps to Take Following a Construction Accident When You Are Seeking Compensation

The construction industry is no stranger to serious and even deadly accidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA, has classified the most deadly construction accidents to happen on-site as the “Fatal Four.” The most common types of deadly construction accidents typically involve electrocutions, falls, being struck by an object, or getting ...
What Are the Types of Evidence You Will Need If You Are Involved in a Car Accident?

Car accidents are always traumatic, frightening experiences that are sadly inevitable. It is simply impossible to predict exactly when an accident might occur on the road. Even if you are a skilled driver, you may not be able to avoid a collision. If you suffer injuries and damage to your vehicle, the situation is even ...