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Do I Need a Lawyer After a Truck Accident?

Truck accidents often result in serious injuries. The operations of semi trucks are governed by state laws and federal regulations. In the event of an accident, multiple parties (and multiple insurance companies) are likely to be involved. For all of these reasons and more, it is in your best interest to hire a truck accident […]

Fault for Injuries in Semi Truck Accidents

Who Is Liable for My Semi Truck Accident Injuries?

When the driver of a semi truck is at fault for an accident, you may assume that the responsibility for your injuries lies entirely with the individual behind the wheel. Although error on the part of the driver is the leading cause of collisions involving 18-wheelers, many factors may have actually resulted in the accident. […]

Investigating Your Motor Vehicle Accident

The scene of any traffic accident is chaotic. Cars are backed up, debris is in the road, and police and rescue workers must often cordon off the area to assist victims and determine what happened. After an accident, the insurance companies for the drivers involved will send investigators to the scene as soon as possible. […]

How Much Do You Get for Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident?

If you have been injured in a car accident, you know that the effects of a serious collision can last long after you return home. Sadly, many accident victims never fully recover, and some face daily reminders in virtually all aspects of their lives. In basic terms, this is what is what constitutes “pain and […]

What to Do Following a Truck Accident

When it comes to recovering from a truck accident, there are two key aspects of the process: Protecting your health Protecting your legal rights Both are extremely important, and both require your immediate attention. Here are the steps you should take if you have been seriously injured in a truck accident in Connecticut or New […]

Finding a Lawyer After a Motorcycle Wreck

How to Find the Right Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Recovering from the effects of a serious motorcycle accident can be extraordinarily difficult, especially if the crash resulted in the death of a loved one. But, choosing the right lawyer to help you assert your rights shouldn’t be difficult. When it comes to choosing a lawyer after a motorcycle accident, there are a number of […]

9 Steps to Take After a Car Accident

The steps you take after a car accident can make or break your claim for financial compensation. If you have been seriously injured, you need to make smart decisions about protecting your legal rights, and you need to make sure you avoid mistakes that could make it more difficult to secure fair financial compensation. What […]

What are Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Claim?

“If you have been injured in an accident, you are entitled to just compensation.” This statement, which you will see frequently if you are looking for information about your legal rights online, addresses the primary means of securing a financial recovery if you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or intentional misconduct. However, […]

When Should You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

If you have been injured, should you hire a personal injury lawyer? Will a lawyer be able to help you recover your losses; or, will you be wasting your time (and theirs) by scheduling a free consultation? The truth is, after most types of accidents, it is hard to know whether you need a personal […]

10 Questions to Determine Hospitalist and Specialist Responsibility in Med-Mal Cases

Physicians known as “hospitalists” have emerged in recent years due to various economic, political, medical, and social forces on inpatient care, and now are the fastest growing medical specialty. Over the last 20 years, while the number of hospitalized patients and number of specialists available to care for them has remained stable, the number of […]

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