Find Out The Types of Compensation You’re Owed After a Car Accident
According to some experts, you can expect to be involved in a car accident once every 17 years.
December 29, 2018
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Simple Tips For Staying Safe On The Road This Holiday Season
The holiday season is officially upon us and, according to reports, this time of year is traditionally among
December 4, 2018
Woman Settles for $2.55 Million After Falling At Ex-Boyfriend’s House
The case of a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a mysterious incident at her
November 27, 2018
Find Out How Threat of Punitive Damages Led to High Settlement With Trucker’s Employer
A U.S. Air Force captain fortunate to be alive has reached a settlement worth $46 million with the
November 14, 2018
4 Tips for Selecting the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
If someone else harms you, a personal injury lawyer is your best option for securing the compensation to
November 6, 2018
Why 4 Businesses Settled With This Man for $7 Million in Slip-And-Fall Case
A man who was seriously injured after he fell on an icy but unsalted bank parking lot has
October 30, 2018
Why Halloween Is A Drunk Driving Nightmare
If history is any indication, we could be just a few nights away from a deadly night on
October 23, 2018
5 Ways Insurance Adjusters Try To Get You To Settle For Less
We’ve implored our fellow Alaskans to never, under any circumstances, attempt to negotiate with the insurance provider of
October 16, 2018
Drunk Driving Victim Sues Estate; Settles for $1.45 Million
A woman who was injured after being involved in a head-on collision with a drunk driver has reached
September 12, 2018
Woman’s Apartment Complex Owner Ordered to Pay $1.3 Million for Fall
A woman who slipped and fell in an icy parking lot while placing her children into her car
September 4, 2018
Find Out Why Walmart Owes Man More Than $7 Million For Fall
Retail giant Walmart will pay a man $7.5 million for injuries sustained after the man tripped and fell
August 21, 2018
Which States Have Toughest Distracted Driving Penalties?
As we reported in a recent issue, distracted driving – and its deadly consequences – are on the
July 31, 2018
Is It Time to Change the Legal BAC Content for Drunk Drivers?
The legal BAC (blood alcohol concentration) level was at 0.08 percent in all 50 states by 2004. While
July 24, 2018
3 Tips For Protecting Yourself During a Fall
Statistics from the Centers Disease Control and Prevention tell us that 1 out of 4 Americans over the
July 18, 2018
Suppression of Evidence Leads to $20 Million Settlement in Drunk Driving/Wrongful Death Case
A disturbing case in Chicago involving the suppression of records about a man who caused a drunk driving
July 10, 2018
Faulty Design of Toyota 4Runner Leads to $12 Million Wrongful Death Verdict
If you own a Toyota 4Runner, you’ll definitely want to pay attention to this story. The family of
July 4, 2018
Find Out Why Wells Fargo Will Pay This Woman $4.5 Million
The metal door-closing unit to a Wells Fargo office entranceway gave way and struck a customer in the
June 13, 2018
Why Is Ford On The Hook for a $25.9 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
The faulty design of a van’s seatbelts has resulted in a jury’s decision to award a family $25.9
May 23, 2018
Learn How Nation’s Deadliest DUI Crash Brought About Change
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the deadliest drunk driving crash in the U.S. During that incident,
May 15, 2018
Take The Pledge To Avoid Distracted Driving
Deaths from distracted driving are on the rise. According to numbers from the National Safety Council (NSC), over
April 24, 2018
Why is this drunk driving victim’s family suing bars?
The family of a woman killed by a drunk driver is suing the bars they claim overserved the
April 17, 2018
How You Can Be a Hero by Anonymously Reporting a Drunk Driver
Each year, thousands upon thousands of people lose their lives from car crashes involving drunk drivers. If you
April 3, 2018
Is Your Landlord Responsible For Your Slip and Fall Injuries?
If you’re renting a house or an apartment, you’re probably already aware of the various perks that come
March 28, 2018
What Would You Do If You Were Hit By An Uninsured Driver?
A man seriously injured by a drunk driver will possibly have an even tougher time collecting compensation because
March 13, 2018
You’ll Never Guess Why This Family is Suing Alaska Airlines
While mistakes can be made by anyone – including trained professionals – the consequences can often be deadly.
March 6, 2018
What’s My Back Injury Worth?
Statistics tell us that millions of people are treated annually in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to
February 27, 2018
You’ll Never Guess Why These Actions By Truck Drivers Are Deadly
In an earlier blog entry, we shared results of a study that revealed the top causes for large
February 20, 2018
Can Your Personal Injury Claim Can Be Reopened?
An question often asked of lawyers specializing in personal injuries is whether or not a case can be
January 30, 2018
Woman Hurt by Drunk Driver Settles For $8 Million
A woman has received an $8 million settlement after suffering a permanent brain injury when she was struck
January 9, 2018
How Dangerous Are Takata Airbags?
If you own a vehicle that has airbags made by Takata, you definitely need to have them replaced.
January 2, 2018
3 Tips for Reducing Odds of Being In Auto Accident New Year’s Eve
It’s difficult to believe that 2018 is upon us. Unsurprisingly, the last day of one year and the
December 26, 2017
Find Out Why Fall in Supermarket Spill Resulted in $1.6 Million Award
If you think that slip-and-fall accidents aren’t serious matters, you couldn’t be more mistaken. The truth of the
December 19, 2017
The 7 Most Common Causes of Large Truck Accidents
Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) tells us that for the last couple of years,
December 13, 2017
Find Out Why Trucking Company Settled With Family For $11 Million
A trucking company has agreed to pay a family $11 million after a loved one was killed by
December 5, 2017
Teens Think Driving High Is OK
An incredibly disturbing study has found that a third of teens believe that smoking marijuana and driving is
November 15, 2017
Would You Know What To Do In Accident With Large Truck?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) tells us that each year, thousands of large truck accidents occur
November 7, 2017
How Common Are Slip-And-Fall Injuries
The town of Springfield, Missouri recently settled with a Florida man for $200,000 after he suffered a knee
October 31, 2017
This Woman Was Awarded $71 Million For Spinal Injury
A woman who suffered a horrific spinal injury in an auto crash has recently been awarded a $71
October 24, 2017
Lookout For Others During Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and according to reports, pedestrian injuries and fatalities are usually high during
October 17, 2017
Why Are Most Large Truck Accidents Likely To Occur On Thursdays?
When it comes to accidents involving large trucks, one day of the week stands out from the rest
October 12, 2017
What’s The Worst That Can Happen With A Simple Text?
Here is just a sampling of tragic news accounts of a growing, disturbing and deadly serious trend in
September 27, 2017
Here’s The Lowdown on Spinal Injuries
A woman who required surgery for the spinal injuries she sustained in a car accident has settled her
September 19, 2017
Why Are More Pedestrians Becoming Victims?
In the age of safer vehicles that has us moving closer and closer to semi-automatic vehicles, it would
September 13, 2017
Study Says Alaska Has 3rd Strictest DUI Laws In Country
A new report backs up Alaska’s well-earned reputation for having some of the harshest penalties in the country
September 5, 2017
Learn How to Drive Safer Around Big Rigs
Even though large trucks make up only 4% of all road traffic, 12% of all fatal vehicle accidents
August 15, 2017
Mother Kicked Out Of Courtroom For Laughing During DUI Trial
A judge disgusted by the sickening behavior by the mother of a woman who admitted to driving drunk
August 1, 2017
Classic Case of Why You Shouldn’t Deal Directly With Insurance Co. After Injury
We’ve warned our readers numerous times about not accepting lowball offers from insurance companies after being injured because
July 25, 2017
How to Deal With – And Avoid – Road Rage Drivers
Road rage is a serious problem. How much of a problem? According to AAA, some form of aggressive
July 19, 2017
How Long Do You Have To File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
In mid-June, the family of a Duke Energy worker who lost his life while on the job was
July 11, 2017
What To Do If Your Car Has An Emergency On The Road
In a number of previous entries, we’ve talked about how to keep yourself safe from other drivers. The
July 4, 2017