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Proving the Other Driver Was Texting in an Auto Accident
/by Matthew MestayerIt’s hard to imagine a text message that’s important enough to be worth causing a car accident. Despite that, a shocking number of accidents are caused by those who text while behind the wheel. If you’re involved in a crash and you suspect the other driver was using their phone at the time of the […]
What Qualifies as Pain and Suffering?
/by Jim ReevesA personal injury takes more than medical bills, productivity, and repair costs from you. It also affects your quality of life, whether it’s for a few days or for the rest of your life. It’s impossible to place a monetary value on those losses, but that’s exactly what pain and suffering damages do. By providing […]
Be Prepared for Tire Blowouts When Passing Semi-Trucks
/by Jim ReevesWhether you’re headed out of town for a summer road trip or just going to work, it’s important to be aware of semi-trucks and tractor-trailers around you. If a piece of equipment malfunctions or strikes an obstacle, you could be caught in a fatal or catastrophic accident in moments. Tire blowouts pose a significant risk […]
Common Causes of Roundabout Car Accidents
/by Jim ReevesRoundabouts are introduced to communities to make them safer, easier to navigate, and less prone to traffic. But the learning curve is steep—until locals get used to roundabouts, police departments brace themselves for an uptick in car accident reports. While roundabouts are fairly simple in theory, there are lots of ways you can misjudge them […]
What You Need to Know About Red Light Running Accidents
/by Jim ReevesWhen you’re coming up to a yellow light that’s due to turn red at any second, it’s tempting to take your chances and floor it, hoping you’ll make it through before it changes. But that’s just one of the many ways that people cause red light accidents every single day, leading to serious and fatal […]
How Serious Injuries Impact Families
/by Jim ReevesCatastrophic injuries can strike at any time, leaving a victim with horrible pain and trauma, an abrupt end to their ability to work, and no clue of what the future holds. In addition, any injury of this magnitude has a ripple effect, touching the lives of everyone close to the victim. After a catastrophic injury, […]
What to Know About Chest Contusions
/by Jim ReevesAccidents leave victims with a wide range of injuries, many of which go unnoticed until the victim receives medical attention. Chest contusions are a fairly common injury because they can be caused by falls, physical assaults, and anything else that delivers a blunt blow to the chest. Serious injuries could cause you significant physical pain, […]
The Truth About Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Loans
/by Jim ReevesA serious accident can be financially devastating to a family. Even if they know they will likely recoup their money through a lawsuit, what do they do in the meantime? Some turn to pre-settlement lawsuit loans, but before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you know exactly what you’ll be giving up and […]
How Keyless Cars Contribute to Auto Accidents
/by Matthew MestayerToday’s cars are all about safety and convenience. But what happens when a feature sacrifices safety in the name of convenience? While keyless ignition systems have numerous benefits, they have also been tied to an increase in some types of auto accidents. These risks are rarely presented to car buyers when they purchase a new […]
When Can Mediation Be Used in a Personal Injury Claim?
/by Jim ReevesYou’ve initiated a personal injury claim, but perhaps the process is taking longer than you expected. Maybe the other party is unwilling to budge when it comes to offering a fair settlement, or perhaps both sides can’t even agree on what exactly happened. When it appears that negotiations alone aren’t going to yield a beneficial […]