A loved one’s death is difficult for surviving family members and dependents, more so if it was due to another’s negligence or malicious actions. The wrongful death law aims to hold the parties that caused your loved one’s demise accountable for their actions. As such, you could take legal action to seek justice and fair …
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury that can occur following any severe impact. Specifically, this injury occurs when a person’s head whips back and forth, straining or tearing the soft tissue surrounding the spinal column. While there are many situations that can lead to this injury, whiplash commonly occurs in motor vehicle accidents. For some …
When you suffer an injury, it can put your whole life on hold. The pain of your injury, the stress of what to do next, and the hard work of recovery can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Between appointments with medical professionals, dealing with insurance, and taking time off of work, …
Side-impact collisions are a special type of accident that can be highly dangerous for passengers and drivers. Although most vehicles have side-impact safety measures, they are not as effective as the safety measures that protect the front and rear of a vehicle. A serious collision could result in frame damage, which will total a car …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people make nearly 40 million visits to their doctor every year for accidental injuries. Accidents happen despite people’s best efforts to prevent injuries in a variety of ways. Your accident is one of many that occur every day, and you are one of many victims …
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) indicates that any driver that has a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08 cannot operate a motor vehicle in the state of Florida legally. In fact, Florida Statutes §316.193 articulates the penalties for drivers in Florida that make the decision to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Those arrested …
Touted as an eco-conscious, affordable, and convenient means of transportation, ridesharing has become increasingly popular in the last decade. Ridesharing is often attributed to decreasing rates of intoxicated driving, as well. While rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are contributing to safer roadways in some respects, rideshares are still part of fatal accidents and injuries. …
Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the state of Washington and the nation. Rear-end collisions are particularly common, often resulting from distracted or impatient driving or poor road conditions. The greater Seattle area and Washington’s coastal region are particularly susceptible to rear-end collisions due to narrow, congested roadways, snowy mountain …
Street signs and the rules of the road are in place to keep all drivers, pedestrians, and other parties safe while out and about. Failing to yield while on the road may seem like a small violation of the law – until it results in significant damages. If another driver involved in the accident may …
Experiencing a medical error can be a haunting experience, since we typically trust medical professionals to take care of us. While health care providers are just people who make mistakes like everyone else, their mistakes are often much more costly. If you suffered an injury or if your loved one died because of improper medical …
Getting frustrated while on the road is part and parcel of driving down busy streets. No one, however, is compelled to act on those aggressive feelings. If someone does, then they choose to put every other driver on the road at risk. Florida Statute §316.1923 defines aggressive driving as “committing two or more of the …
Hit and run accidents are frightening and can leave accident victims alone without help, sometimes making the situation much worse. Tennessee’s law mandates that those involved in a car accident must stay at the scene and exchange telephone numbers, insurance information, etc. If you are suffering because of a hit and run in Memphis or …
Although aggressive driving is illegal under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) §484B.650, Las Vegas drivers still violate this rule. They put passengers, pedestrians, and other fellow motorists’ lives at risk with reckless behavior such as tailgating, speeding, and not yielding. You could end up with debilitating injuries, extensive car damage, or even lose a loved one …
While a failure to yield ticket may come with a small fine, the damages they can cause in an accident are numerous. When a driver fails to yield the right of way, and you are the victim of their negligence, you may be eligible for compensation. These accidents can cause broken bones, head injuries, whiplash, …
Many people become frustrated if they are running late for work or get stuck in a traffic jam. While those feelings are common, most drivers can control them and operate their vehicles responsibly. Some, however, drive aggressively and endanger the safety of others. A San Antonio aggressive driving accident lawyer is here for you. Ben …
There is a process for workers’ compensation claims that you will follow when you need to file a new claim. It is similar in some states with small variations. This process begins with seeking medical attention for your injury. The documentation created during your visit can be used later as evidence of your injury. Once …
The benefits that you receive from a workers’ compensation program are not considered income. However, there are situations where you may need to pay taxes even though workers’ compensation benefits are not considered income. If you receive benefits from any other program, it can affect your benefits from the workers’ compensation program. There is a …
Employers that have workers’ compensation insurance plans do not pay their employees while they are receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Employees receive periodic or lump-sum payments from the insurance plan instead of from the employer. They usually receive a percentage of their paycheck as a payment from the insurance provider. Employers in every state except for …
Workers’ compensation does not pay your full salary. It is only designed to provide financial relief for workers’ injuries at work, not to replace their full salary. The amount that you are paid if you qualify for weekly payments depends on several factors. Each state has its own guidelines to determine how much your payments …
You can collect workers’ compensation and Social Security benefits at the same time. There are no stipulations in either program that does not permit you to collect benefits from another program. However, collecting benefits from multiple programs may affect how much you can collect from Social Security. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), your …
