After more than two decades of handling catastrophic injury, disability and cases of wrongful death, I have seen quite a bit. In my role, I have gained insights into innumerable families, situations and tragedies. Generally speaking, I’ve noticed a few …
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, …
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; …
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 …
It may sound strange at first, but if I am injured or killed in an accident, my wife will have a claim—even if she wasn’t in the car. This is known as “loss of consortium.” Biblically, a husband and wife …
What happens if an injury or disease causes you to lose your ability to work the job you have had? You would just draw Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), right? I mean, you have worked since you were 14, and …
Texting while driving is among the most dangerous activity. This is thought to be because it requires your eyes, your fingers and your mental attention. It is thus impossible not to look away from the road on a non-hands-free system. …
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, report covering auto fatalities 2012 through 2015 confirmed the following as the safest vehicles: For example, when a car crashes into a wall, if the front end is long enough to crush twice as …
What you don’t know can hurt you. Mr. Peel seeks justice for those injured in motorcycle, truck and car accidents, disability and medical malpractice. He often addresses churches, clubs and groups without charge. Mr. Peel may be reached through PeelLawFirm.com …
Injury and Death cases deal with damages that are far more than financial. What is pain worth? What is a scar worth? What is a life worth? Putting dollars figures on things that cannot be bought and sold is riddled …
The pain of suffering injury due to a careless driver is not always simply physical. Often times, financial stresses multiply the damages and effects of such a collision. Today, fewer and fewer jobs provide short-term disability which kicks in just …