I would’ve assumed that motorcycle accidents and car crashes would’ve been the leading causes of TBI‘s, however, falls are the leading cause of TBI-related injuries (40.5%), followed by being struck by or against an object (15.5%) and motor vehicle accidents … Read More
Neck Pain Secret
Many of my clients after their accident wake up the next morning, unable to look to the left or the right. Neck pain is the most common complaint following an accident regardless of the mechanics of the impact. Previously called … Read More
Motorcycle Safety Thoughts
Motorcycle riders and their passengers—have the highest risk of fatal injury among all motor vehicle users. In 2016, 5,286 motorcyclists died in traffic crashes in the United States (NCSA 2018). The most common cause of motorcycle accidents is not the … Read More
Seven Hidden Car Accident Injuries
After a car crash, you may be able to walk around and feel little more than “tightness.” But, the next 2 days, you may be unable to even get out of bed! No one is more surprised than you. Of … Read More
5 Ways Not to Get Sued
Having a claim made against you for an accident or injury is terrible on two fronts: But when the sheriff wakes you up at 4:30 a.m. with a civil summons and you find out you’re being sued for $1 million, … Read More
What is Pain and Suffering Worth?
It may seem strange to ask what value to assign to pain and suffering, yet it is a major component of personal injury cases. Over the years, great trial lawyers have tried many varied approaches to assign a value to … Read More
Injury Compensation Not Taxable
Few realize that compensation from an injury is not subject to income tax. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expressly excludes damages received as a result of personal physical injuries or physical sickness from a taxpayer’s gross income. Therefore, it is … Read More
Auto Policy Coverages
Please do not wait until you are laid up with injuries to take a hard look at your auto policy or to talk with your agent. Mr. Peel seeks justice for those injured in tractor trailer and car accidents, medical … Read More
Is Your Family Disaster Ready?
The recent outbreak of tragic tornadoes this spring will not be the last ones this year, unfortunately. – A basement beneath a concrete slab, (rare in this area);- An added tornado Shelter installed under the slab, often under the garage; … Read More
Scam Proof Your Family
The Nigerian Prince scam is still around because it still works. It’s amazing really. It is so effective they purposefully misspell words to lessens its appeal and to only focus on the more gullible. A simple Google search would eviscerate … Read More
Motorcycles Are Still Dangerous
As the temperatures warm up, motorcycles will again be coursing up and down our streets and along our interstates. While I am not anti-motorcycle by any means, they are so inherently dangerous that I always feel the need to warn … Read More
Top 5 Most Common Legal Mistakes
The truth is joint property does not change at the death of one owner. But solely owned assets are only a child’s share to the spouse, but no less than 1/3. Having a will eliminates this and other issues. Then, … Read More