How to deal with hydroplaning Now that rain is again finally falling in the South, it might be good to discuss Hydroplaning. When water causes your car tire to lose contact with the ground and “float” or “skid” on that …
Has Your Car Had A Recall?
Recalls of various components or systems on a car are more common than you might assume, though a recall of the car itself is incredibly rare. When you’ve purchased a car used, you may not get all the mailing from …
Insulting Lowball Offers
How low(ball) can you go? Every week I hear about a representative making insulting lowball offers to injured victims or dissatisfied consumers. Here are some that come to mind: Grocery chain had trip hazard, elderly lady falls and is injured– …
Organ Donor Information
ARE YOU AN ORGAN DONOR? In cases of wrongful death, grief-stricken families often struggle with organ donation questions for their loved one, who may be brain dead from a tragic accident. I have probably written over a thousand Living Wills, …
Justice Is Slow
60 Minute Justice Process On TV, injury cases look like you walk into the law office with your case and walk out of the lawyer’s office with your check. In legal shows, entire investigations, trials and sentencing happen in less …
Traumatic Brain Injury Facts
What You Need to Know About Traumatic Brain Injury Did you know… Over 135 people die every single day in our country because of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Death is far less common than the staggering numbers of those permanently …
Neck Pain Secret
Injury Lawyer Shares 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 …
5 Ways Not to Get Sued
Having a claim made against you for an accident or injury is terrible on two fronts: Number one and I hope most importantly, the regret that one feels when someone has injured another human being through an accidental act or …
What is Pain and Suffering Worth?
How much should you be compensated for Pain and suffering? 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 …
Injury Compensation Not Taxable
No income tax 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. …
Auto Policy Coverages
LIABILITY (Mandatory)Covers you if you cause injuries or damages while driving your car, or anyone is driving with your permission. Minimal Limits cover up to $25,000 per person and up to $50,000 per accident. UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS (“UM”)When an uninsured, unknown …
Top 5 Most Common Legal Mistakes
Are You Making These 5 Legal Mistakes? Assuming everything “automatically” goes to your spouse without a will. The truth is joint property does not change at the death of one owner. But solely owned assets are only a child’s share …