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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Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit Without a Lawyer?
While it is possible to negotiate an injury settlement without a lawyer, it isn’t recommended in most cases. It is common to resolve personal injury claims without ever going to court. In fact, the majority of personal injury claims are settled out of court. However, […]
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What is the Federal Tort Claims Act and How Does It Affect my Personal Injury Case?
The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is the law that allows injured people to sue a federal government entity for damages in a personal injury claim caused by a federal employee acting in an official capacity. However, the government looks to protect itself, so suing […]
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Can I Be Sued for a Wreck in a Different State than Where I Live?
Maybe you were traveling out of state for a vacation, or you live near a state line and cross it regularly for work when a crash happens. Accidents like this raise immediate questions about where a claim should be filed. When a collision involves an […]
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Disputing Partial Fault After a Crash in Alabama
Alabama has some of the strictest laws in the entire nation about who can get compensation after a car crash. That’s because not only does Alabama say that victims of car crashes can be partially at fault for their own injuries, it also says that […]
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Can I Sue for Injuries I Got as a Passenger in a Car Accident?
Short answer. Yes. If you are hurt as a passenger in a car accident, you usually do not have to cover medical bills on your own. Injury accident lawyers deal with this situation all the time. Both Georgia and Alabama law state that it’s possible […]
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What Happens When an Injury Lawsuit Involves a Minor?
The problem with injury-causing accidents is that they can happen at any time, and they don’t only involve adults. Children can also be responsible for causing serious injuries, or be the victim of one. But getting compensation becomes difficult, and potentially awkward, if you need […]
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What is Mediation and How Does It Affect My Personal Injury Case?
Lawsuits are just one way of settling a personal injury claim. We try to avoid going to court whenever possible, because it can drag out your case for months or years, and that’s more time you have to wait until you see any money when […]
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I’m a Member of the U.S. Military and Got Into a Car Accident–What Now?
It happens more often than people realize. Active duty service members are sometimes seriously injured in accidents unrelated to their military duties. Car crashes are a common cause. If another driver caused the crash, you have the same right to compensation as anyone else, including […]
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