If you’ve never navigated it before, the legal personal injury claim system can be complicated and confusing, with everyone really just looking out for themselves. Some insurance companies will hire lawyers against you so that they can compensate you with less money. Some legal parties will try to get you to sign binding documents that prevent you from seeking the justice you deserve. Here are some tips for surviving the system if you’ve been a victim of negligence and want the compensation you deserve. Safety and Health First Above all else, safely and health are the most… Read More
If you’ve sustained injuries in an accident, it’s important that you notify the parties who are, or who you think may be responsible. In case you were involved in a car accident with another vehicle, it might seem pretty easy to determine who the responsible party is, but it is not always as straightforward as you would think. Finding Out Who May Be Responsible Determining all the possibly involved parties in an accident can be difficult. For example if you’ve been involved in a car accident, you need to notify the driver of the car, but also the owner in… Read More
If you suffered a personal injury that has you out of work and unable to pay your bills or your case involves a massive investigation that needs funding in order to continue, a pre-settlement loan might be a solution to the money problem. It’s important that you understand the ins and outs of pre-settlement or litigation funding before you go talk to a financial company because their are ethical issues you might want to think about. What Is Pre-Settlement Funding? It has numerous names including lawsuit loan, legal funding or financing, settlement funding, or third-party funding. It’s all the… Read More
Other than being extremely painful, broken bones and fractures can take quite a while to heal. Common causes of bone fracturing can be due to a traumatic force from a sporting injury, car accident or just a bad fall. Different people have different variations of bone strength and some are more prone than others to breaking bones. Old age and osteoporosis may make one’s bones more brittle and fragile compared to a younger person. Most fractures are non-life threatening, but if you break your femur (located in your thigh) your life may be at risk due to the rupturing… Read More
When you’ve suffered an injury from a car accident, product liability, third party negligence, or from a work related cause, one of the biggest problems you’ll face is proving how much you need to be fully indemnified or compensated or how much your personal injury claim is worth. This is where the biggest disputes between policyholders and insurance companies or injured victims and the faulty party’s insurance provider arise. Knowing how you can calculate how much your claim is worth can be helpful when talking to adjusters or deciding if you need an Austin personal injury attorney. Here’s some advice… Read More
The holidays and winter season is for many people filled with parties and celebrations. Even though they are usually filled with good intentioned fun and spirit. However, accidents and injuries can still sometimes unfortunately happen. Sometimes it’s just innocent accidents or silly mistakes, but other times negligence can be involved. This is how different hosts can be liable for an injury: Dram Shops If an event is hosted at a public or social location, run by a business that will be serving and selling the guests alcohol, they are responsible for refusing to serve individuals that are… Read More
Every year when the temperatures begin to rise, there’s no denying the Texas heat. Air conditioning and swimming pools are the only true escapes from the heat. Many gather at local pools and water parks to beat the heat, but the risk of drowning is as ever present danger. Proper rescue can best be executed only when the type of victim is properly identified. There are four types of drowning victims, and all require different rescue techniques and care. Listed below are the four categories of at-risk swimmers: 1. Distressed Distressed is the one category of swimmer that isn’t… Read More
Jurisdiction gives a court the right to make legal decisions and judgments for a given case. If there was no jurisdiction then someone living in Texas could go sue another Texan from a court in Montana. Jurisdiction sets boundaries on what cases a court can get involved in. There are two types of courts that can hear your case: State Courts and Federal Courts. You need to know who has jurisdiction in your court so that your case is not dismissed for this simple but integral step of a lawsuit. There Are Two Types Of Jurisdiction Since there are two… Read More
Hitting the mountaintops this winter? Skiing and snowboarding are both exciting, rewarding, unique and fun experiences that the freezing weather can bring to people all around the world. As any sport or physical endeavor, however, it can also be just as dangerous as it is thrilling. You probably already know that skiing and snowboarding accidents happen often and regularly. It’s repeated over and over that it’s your responsibility to behave and prepare responsibly. However, sometimes, even if you follow the general advice to always wear a helmet, use the right equipment, and pay attention to warnings and hazards,… Read More
At the scene of an emergency, be it a car accident or the aftermath of an assault, a phrase that first-responders constantly consider is “life over limb.” This phrase is unfortunately often associated with spinal cord injuries; depending on their severity the resulting effects can be temporary or permanent. Considering the dangers presented at the scene of an emergency, “life over limb” may cause permanent damage or paralysis, but may save a life. If a spinal cord injury victim needs to be removed from an unsafe scene, the movement of their spine may make the injury worse, possibly leading… Read More
