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Many people who suffer injuries due to the negligence of others wonder how much they might secure in compensation through personal injury claims. A personal injury lawsuit is often the only option for recouping medical expenses, lost income, and property damage after an accident caused by negligence. Additionally, plaintiffs in personal injury cases can hire…

Anyone who sustains a brain injury faces a difficult road to recovery – if recovery is possible. Any type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) or illness that caused brain injury can have permanent effects. In some cases, a brain injury victim may be able to recover almost completely, but virtually every brain injury entails some…

Many Americans suffer severe injuries or develop serious medical conditions that render them unable to work. Disability benefits exist to provide these individuals the means to survive and cover basic living expenses. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are among the most serious wounds a person can suffer, and any type of TBI can involve permanent or…

Winning a lawsuit is no small victory; it can lead to the compensation you desperately need to cover medical expenses and help you move forward after a personal injury. Before you celebrate your win, however, understand the possible fees and taxation associated with a compensation award or judgment in West Virginia. After your West Virginia…

Parking lots are common settings for car accidents, “fender benders,” and pedestrian collisions. Indeed, they are naturally hazardous places to drive. There are many vehicles and pedestrians walking in all directions, many signs to heed, and the need to back in or out of tight spaces. Inexperienced and careless drivers pose a higher risk of…

Driving while intoxicated is an all-too-common mistake that results in thousands of motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and deaths every year. Studies show that an average of 28 people in the U.S. die every day in drunk driving related crashes. The task of driving is a privilege, not a right. Unfortunately, many drivers forget this and…

Wearing a motorcycle helmet has proven safety benefits for the driver and passengers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motorcycle helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 69% and the risk of death by 37%. The CDC also reports that motorcycle helmet laws are the most effective way for states…

If a car accident renders your vehicle unsafe to drive, you may need a temporary rental car to get around. A rental car is the easiest solution when a collision totals your vehicle. In general, the other party’s insurance company will pay for your rental car if the other driver was at fault for the…

Hitting a parked car is a common mistake (especially for new drivers). It’s easy to back into a car in a crowded parking lot or bump into parked cars when trying to parallel park. In these situations, there’s a code of conduct drivers must obey to take responsibility for property damage. Even if there are no…

Hit-and-run accidents are doubly tragic: they ruin and take lives without giving victims and their families the closure of bringing the responsible party to justice. It’s a sad reality that many careless, negligent, and reckless drivers speed away from accidents they know they caused – even accidents that leave victims seriously injured or dead. This…