If you have been in an collision that you believe was as a result of someone else’s fault or carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation. The main aim of the compensation is to get you back into the position you would have been if the injury had not occurred. Naturally there are times where
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Car Accident Injury Settlement Basics Every Crash Victim Should Know
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What are the car accident injury settlement basics every crash victims should know? The word settlement refers to an agreement between an injured crash victim and a person, entity, or organization legally responsible for causing the victim’s injuries and for compensating the victim for that harm.
In a typical car accident settlement agreement, the injured
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How Soon After an Accident Should I Settle My Personal Injury Case?
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We had a personal injury client contact our office wondering whether she should settle her injury case. She had been in a relatively serious accident, and her injuries did require an immediate trip to the emergency room, multiple doctor visits and chiropractic treatment. She called us less than one month after her accident. She had…
Protect Your Personal Injury Case from Social Media Spying
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If you are injured in a personal injury accident of any magnitude, we guarantee you the insurance company will review and monitor your social media accounts. The adjusters and/or their investigators will look for information to discredit you and your injuries. So what is the best policy to protect your personal injury case?
It’s really…
How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney for your Case
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How do you choose a personal injury attorney for your case? The first step might be to get a referral from a friend or relative. Most often, a referral from someone who has experience with attorney is a great way to find a lawyer. But if you don’t have a referral source, it may be…
What Insurance Companies Won’t Tell You About Your Car Accident
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We pay for insurance to protect us from unexpected accidents, injuries or damages. And if you have been in a personal injury car accident there are some important things you need to understand about the insurance company’s objectives before you negotiate a settlement. First, the insurance company is a business. That means their primary objective
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3 Things Not to Say to the Insurance Company After a Car Accident
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When you are involved in an auto collision, it is very likely you will end up dealing with insurance companies. Dealing with insurance companies after a car accident can be very confusing. Regardless of whether it is your insurance company, or the insurer of another party in the accident, you can be assured insurers will…
Rules for the Scene of a Car or Motorcycle Accident Injury
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The moments right after an accident can be disorienting but remaining calm and acting fast works to your advantage. When you’re involved in a car or motorcycle accident, remember to follow these rules:
- Stay at the scene: It’s important to stay on the scene no matter how minor or severe an accident is until
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Importance of Preserving Car or Motorcycle Accident Evidence with Photographs
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After a collision, the last thing on most car or motorcycle accident victims’ minds is collecting evidence in case you have to file a lawsuit against the driver who hit you. However, the most successful car or motorcycle accident verdicts or settlements usually have one thing in common—solid evidence proving what happened and showing how…
Motorcycle Injury Accident Factors
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Posted in Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury
Some of the more serious injuries on the road can occur to motorcycle riders. Iowa motorcycles expose their riders to a higher risk of injuries in many respects, including:
- Less protection. Other vehicles on the road such as cars and trucks have a protective steel cage. Motorcycles lack this type of structural support, so they
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