Halloween is meant to be a fun time of the year for many. Unfortunately for children and parents, it’s the deadliest holiday over any other holiday during the year. Approximately 5.5 deaths occur every October 31st, with 6-7pm being the most dangerous hour. Below are five of the most common injuries that occur on Halloween […]
Personal Injury
Factors that Affect a Person’s Personal Injury Settlement
No two personal injury cases are identical but all consist of some common factors that can increase or decrease the amount of compensation one may receive in their settlement. Every defense attorney and insurance adjuster use a variety of multipliers to estimate the value of the claim. Below are examples of the multipliers that could […]
7 Important Tips to Prevent Recreational Boating Accidents
A favorite American summer pastime is spending time out on a lake, river, reservoir, or the ocean. Boating is fun way to spend quality time with close friends and family. But without proper safety, a good time on the water can turn into a life-changing accident. According to the Coast Guard, 4,463 recreational boating accidents […]
6 Most Common Forms of Nursing Home Abuse
Nearly two million Americans live in long term nursing homes. When your loved one is placed in one of these senior care facilities, you should be able to rest easy and trust that they’re taken care of properly. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. According to federal nursing home regulations: “The resident has the […]
What Types of Damages Are Recoverable in Personal Injury Cases?
When you or a loved one have suffered a serious injury and hope to receive compensation from the person or company responsible, you must first establish negligence and prove that the other party breached some form of their legal duty to you. The injured party must prove that they were not negligent, but rather the […]
11 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Personal Injury Accidents
The holiday season should be a festive, fun time of year filled with friends, family and enjoying a cozy fire in the colder weather. However, the celebration can quickly become tragic if you’re not careful. If you’ve ever watched “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” a movie starring Chevy Chase, then you know what we mean… Approximately […]