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6 Reasons Why You Need a Car Accident Personal Injury Attorney

A car accident can be devastating, more so when you are left with an injury. Not only do you have to worry about medical costs but also lost wages, a disability, a write-off, and mental distress. There are also a lot of questions that you may need to find answers to. For instance, what if the other driver is at fault and doesn’t own up? What if the car insurance company won’t pay? What if there are other types of losses or damages... ❯❯❯

What Are the Necessary Skills To Become a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?

To a degree, we all learn as we go, whether we work in construction, farming, retail, finance, teaching, medicine or law. Even so, for some careers an inordinate amount of study is necessary just to be able to get a foot in the door. One of these professions is medical malpractice law. As my desire to be a medical malpractice attorney crystallized, I realized what a tremendous climb confronted me in terms of time, cost, and commitment. ... ❯❯❯

Understanding the Purpose and Legal Implications of No Refusal Weekends in Texas

Law enforcement in Texas actively patrol the state's roadways for drunk drivers every day of the week. However, on No Refusal Weekends, they ramp up their efforts to keep the roads clear of people who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Whether you live in Texas or plan on passing through on one of its No Refusal Weekends, you should understand the legal ramifications that driving under the influence can have for you. What... ❯❯❯

Top 5 Types of Car Accidents

Car accident! Just saying it out loud conjures images of shattering glass, crumpled metal and oftentimes, serious injuries. Driving a car is a serious responsibility and not one to ever be taken lightly. Chances are, if you haven’t already, you most likely will be involved in some kind of car accident in your lifetime. Just what kind can depend on a number of variables. Below is a list of the 5 most common types of car accidents and a... ❯❯❯

Calculating Your Damages After a Car Collision

Every car crash situation is different, and the injuries and damages sustained are unique to each individual. As a result, calculating your damages after a car accident in Pennsylvania is complicated and requires consideration of numerous factors. For you to get the settlement you deserve, it pays to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney who understands the system, as well as the tactics insurance companies use to get... ❯❯❯

Pennsylvania Car Crash Laws -101

Devastating car crashes occur far too often on Pennsylvania roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reported around 15 crashes per hour in 2017, totaling 128,188. These crashes claimed the lives of 1,137 people and injured another 80,612 people, with at least three people dying each day. The economic loss due to traffic crashes was $1,414 to every Pennsylvania man, woman and child. If you or a loved one was... ❯❯❯

Basic awareness about the Medicare Secondary Payer Act

Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) act has been changing with time, and the current year is no exception. Introduction of new rules and stricter regulations demand close observation from enrollees as well as health policy professionals so that everyone can stay on top of their game. To help you traverse through all the recent changes, some fundamental facts about this act are being shared below. What does MSP stand for? Before the... ❯❯❯

Is Your Vehicle Accident Worth a Lawsuit? Here’s a Checklist to Find Out

If you’ve been in a car accident, you naturally want compensation for your injuries and damage to your car and personal property. Most individuals don’t have thousands of dollars to pay out if they are at fault in a wreck, which is why we have insurance. But don’t assume that insurance companies have your best interests at heart. In fact, you can assume that they don’t. Insurers are for-profit entities whose top priority is hanging on... ❯❯❯

Know what to do when you are under arrest

There can be different legal scenarios that can lead to arrest. It's natural to panic when such situation arises. But if you are conversant with the critical information around this, you can deal with it more efficiently. First of all, it's essential to note that a police officer can arrest you – 1) on the grounds of reasonable suspicion that you have done a crime, 2) the court has issued an arrest warrant for you, or, 3) you are... ❯❯❯

5 Tips to Help You after a Car Accident

A vehicle accident can ultimately be among the scariest incidents one can ever go through in life. After all, car accidents are among the leading causes of death globally. Again, the emotional and physical trauma associated with car accidents can take a toll on life for many years. While you might not be able to forget the car accident you had, you can luckily recover from this scary incident and live life as you used to before the... ❯❯❯