If you’ve been in an accident and make a claim, you will want to make sure to get the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to receive for your injuries and losses. Often, the keys to getting full compensation after an accident are to document the facts, have good proof of your damages and have a lawyer's assistance in making your claim promptly after the accident. Here are some steps to make sure you have this. At the accident As soon as possible, write down … [Read more...]

Many accident victims don’t get all the compensation they are entitled to receive. This is often due to mistakes they make that hurt their case. Here are some common mistakes accident victims make, and how you can avoid them. Handling a personal injury claim alone, without a lawyer’s help. After an accident, an insurance adjuster will likely try to persuade you not to use a lawyer, saying a lawyer won’t get you more money. But if you follow the adjuster's advice and handle your claim alone, … [Read more...]

If you’ve been in a car or other accident and want to make a claim, one of the key questions you will have is: “Do I need a lawyer?” The answer to this question depends on several factors, including the seriousness of the accident and severity of your injuries. There are times when you may not need a lawyer’s help after an accident. If you were in a minor fender bender and are certain you did not suffer any injuries, you may not need a lawyer’s help. But for most other accidents, it is vital … [Read more...]

At one time or another, most people think of making a claim against somebody for “negligence.” Usually this happens after being in a car, slip and fall or other type of accident. “Negligence“ is the legal theory that many accident victims base their claim on to hold a person or business legally responsible to pay their damages. What exactly is “negligence?” The legal concept called “negligence” has evolved over many centuries. Depending on the case, it can be easy or hard to apply. Here is a … [Read more...]

According to the government, each year nearly 1 in 10 people are in a car accident. Despite this high risk, many drivers don’t know the right steps to take after an auto accident. A recent Auto Club study found that nearly one-third of the public doesn’t know what information to get at the accident scene. It also found that nearly half of all drivers don’t know what insurance they carry or what the law requires them to have. Because the chance of being in a car accident is high, it’s wise to … [Read more...]

Over 1.5 million seniors live in nursing homes. Although they are entitled to receive proper care, many suffer from serious abuse and neglect, including poor medical care, bad sanitation, and even physical and verbal abuse. There can be various causes of abuse and neglect, such as too few staff at a nursing home to care for all residents, poor or improper training of staff, and even intentional acts of wrongdoing. Elder abuse is a growing problem, with a 20% increase in reported cases of abuse … [Read more...]

Millions of consumer products are produced every year. With mass production and use of these products has come numerous injuries. Sometimes the injuries are the user’s fault. Many times, however, they are caused by defective products. People who are injured by a defective product can make a claim to recover compensation for their injuries and losses. Common sources of product liability claims include clothes, sports equipment, children's toys, tools, furniture, medical devices, drugs, household … [Read more...]

If you become disabled before reaching retirement age, you may be able to receive Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income benefits from the Social Security Administration. These are the largest of several federal programs that provide financial help to people with disabilities. Each year, over five million people receive benefits under these programs. Here is information to help you determine if you are eligible to receive these benefits -- as well as what to do if … [Read more...]

Many accident victims think their claim is weak when really it is strong. This is often due to mistaken beliefs they have about personal injury claims, such as when they are allowed and how much compensation they can recover. Here are some key facts to know about personal injury claims. Though circumstances differ in each case, after an accident you can often: • Recover compensation even if there were no witnesses or no police came to the accident scene. Investigators and experts can often … [Read more...]

One of the most common mistakes accident victims make is settling their claim for less compensation than they are legally entitled to receive. This usually happens when a person settles a claim alone, based on what an insurance adjuster says he or she is entitled to recover. But insurance adjusters work for the insurance company, so you should never believe how much they say you can recover after an accident. It is up to you to find out the real value of your accident claim so you can properly … [Read more...]