Everything in you screams “No!” Assume though, you have been in a motorcycle accident. Your leg was literally shredded. Surgeons have knitted it back together so that it gets blood supply. But this recovery is going to be a marathon, …
Texting While Driving
The New Era Of Car Accident Causes If you are rear ended there’s a good chance that texting and driving is to blame. 20 years ago, when I first started practicing injury law, rear end accidents looked pretty well the …
The Symptoms of Concussions
Concussions are a serious injury that, a medical professional or not, everyone should be aware of and educated on. This blog post is filled with helpful information discussing what a concussion is, the signs of a concussion, the different types …
11 Things the Coronavirus is Teaching Us
Coronavirus Lessons During Quarantine We are all connected. We are neurologically hard wired by the Creator to be in community. It’s loss is palpable. People come together in a crisis. From the making of homemade masks, to giving blood, delivering …
The View From My Chair
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 …
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, …
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; …
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 …
What Is A Consortium Claim?
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 …
The Disabled Often In A Catch-22
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 …
Avoid Being Driven To Distraction
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. …