How Are Active Duty Soldiers Impacted by the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act?
U.S. active duty servicemembers can be involved in lawsuits, including personal injury claims, outside of and regardless of their military duties. When this happens, they may be granted special benefits not afforded in ordinary lawsuits between civilians and civilian entities. What is the Soldiers and […]
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What Causes Tractor-Trailer Crashes?
Truck crashes are dangerous. In 2019, 4,119 people were killed in collisions with semi trucks in the U.S., based on data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. These crashes rarely end as minor highway incidents. We cannot stop every truck accident. We can understand […]
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Can I Legally Have a Passenger on My Motorcycle?
If you ride a motorcycle, you may want to share the thrill of experiencing the open road on two wheels with people you love. But you may also be wondering if there is something you need to do first before letting your spouse, child, or […]
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What Happens If I Didn’t Call My Insurance Right Away After a Crash?
Failing to inform your auto insurance provider right away after a crash could result in any future claim being denied. That’s why it’s important to inform your insurance company about any collision as soon as you can, even if it was a minor accident that […]
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What is Sovereign Immunity?
If you ever try to file a personal injury claim, you may hear the term “sovereign immunity” come up, especially if you were injured by a government employee or by the negligence of a governmental body. And unfortunately, if this term comes up, it usually […]
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What are Punitive Damages?
The money awarded in personal injury lawsuits can be divided into three categories: economic damages and non-economic damages (collectively called compensatory damages), and punitive damages. Unlike compensatory damages, punitive damages are not always awarded in every case. In fact, it is unusual to receive punitive […]
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Can Bars and Restaurants Be Held Liable for Drunk Drivers?
When a drunk driver causes a crash, victims file lawsuits to recover damages. A DUI or DWI issued by police makes proving negligence easier. The risks of drunk driving are well known. The driver chose to get behind the wheel after drinking. A Columbus tragic […]
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Do I Have to Pay Back My Health Insurance If I Settle My Case?
Most people believe that when they are injured in a car wreck where the other driver is at fault, that the driver or their insurance company will be responsible for paying the medical bills as they arise. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The truth is […]
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School in Session Means More School Bus Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) calls school buses “the safest vehicle on the road,” but 4-6 children are killed in school bus crashes every year. According to the National Safety Council, 109 people (bus passengers, occupants of other vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists) were killed […]
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If a Lawsuit is Lost, Does That Make It Frivolous?
Frivolous lawsuit is a loaded term, and one that insurance companies and news reporters are far too quick to throw around when it comes to personal injury lawsuits. Many people are afraid to even file a personal injury lawsuit because they are afraid of it […]
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Am I Liable If Someone Was in an Accident While Driving My Car?
Unfortunately, yes, in most cases you are legally responsible if you give someone permission to drive your vehicle and they then cause a crash. This is because your insurance is tied specifically to your car first and to you second. Because the insurance is tied […]
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Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim If I Haven’t Finished Treatment?
Generally, no, you never want to settle your personal injury claim before you’ve finished treatment. Instead, you should wait until you are about as well as you are going to get. This is because until you’ve finished treatment, you won’t know how much treatment, and […]
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