injury

What To Do at a Car Accident Scene for Insurance Purposes

by RyanD August 19, 2013 Accident Claims Law

When a person is in a car accident, there are many different things that they will need to take into account. First and foremost, one of the driver’s in the accident should immediately get in contact with emergency personnel. It’s important that 911 is called as soon as possible to send the necessary ambulance, fire […]

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Does a Waiver Excuse a Business from Medical Claim?

by RyanD April 28, 2013 Accident Claims

Businesses use a waiver/release contract to try and eliminate the possibility of a lawsuit in the event a customer gets hurt participating in the company sponsored activity. Anyone who has rented a jet ski or boat has probably been asked to sign a waiver release stating they would not hold the company responsible if they […]

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My Taxi Cab Accident

by RyanD January 26, 2013 Car Accidents

My involvement in a taxi cab accident taught me a lot of tough lessons. After driving around the same block in Chicago for 45 minutes to find a parking spot, I finally saw my opportunity. A car ahead of me pulled out of a parking lot onto the street, and he’d left a spot open […]

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Disability Denial: Our Family’s Story

by RyanD December 5, 2012 Disability Discrimination

I still remember the day my husband came home from work with exciting news. He had been offered a promotion. He hadn’t hesitated to accept the offer of more money than he’d ever made before. It wasn’t even hard work, he said. The last three guys had quit because of the stink, he said. But […]

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The World of Personal Injury Negotiations

by Bisnar Chase July 25, 2012 Personal Injury

In the world of personal injury negotiations, hiring a personal injury attorney is tantamount to announcing to the other party that you are serious about your claim and intend to collect a just settlement.  You will immediately be taken seriously by the other parties involved, making them much more likely to accede to your demands […]

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How to choose an Industrial Disease Lawyer

by AtriumLegal July 21, 2012 Accident Claims

If you have a been injured or your health has been effected at work you are eligible for compensation. This is called industrial disease by people in the legal profession. It can cover injuries and illnesses such as hearing loss, repetitive strain injury, back injury, breathing problems, asbestosis, occupational dermatitis and asthma. How do you […]

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Whiplash and Referral Fees: Who Really Fuels Britain’s Compensation Culture

by Watermans Solicitors January 23, 2012 Accident Claims

For those of you unaware of the recent activities of Jack Straw MP, Britain’s former Secretary of State for Justice, he has, for the last 12 months been spear-heading a noble crusade of justice to rid the UK of its “compensation culture” with particular focus on targeting personal injury claims arising from road traffic accidents. […]

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Car accidents and young male drivers

by Five Fantastic Lawyers™ December 9, 2010 Law

Any car accident where people suffer from injuries which may cause a prolonged disability or even cause death, is devastating, but it is even more tragic when people who suffer in these car accidents are of a young age. To address this issue a FMY (For My Girlfriend) campaign was launched and is now re-launched […]

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Airbag injuries in car accidents

by Five Fantastic Lawyers™ November 9, 2010 Law

An airbag is a safety device which is supposed to protect us in a case of a car accident, yet it can cause injuries, usually relatively mild, but in some occassions the injuries may be quite severe. Activated air bags can inflict severe eye injuries, including blindness, even in minor car accidents. Other injuries include […]

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