After a car accident, truck accident or some other kind of personal injury, most people assume that the liable party’s insurance company will quickly “step up” and make a fair settlement offer. In reality, personal injury settlement negotiations are often lengthy....
Personal Injury
4 elements make up negligence in personal injury claims
Negligence is a fundamental aspect of all personal injury cases. To hold someone legally responsible, the injured person usually needs to prove that negligence occurred. Proving negligence involves showing that certain legal elements are present. Below are the four...
3 mistakes to avoid in personal injury claims
Personal injury claims allow those injured by negligence to seek financial recourse. However, compensation is not automatic and the plaintiff needs to present a strong case. Plaintiffs often fall into several pitfalls. Here are some mistakes to avoid in personal...
There are 4 key elements of negligence
Personal injury cases can arise in numerous ways. They could involve a fall in a public setting, a car crash or a dog bite. While the circumstances in all of these cases differ, some legal principles are the same. The most important factor in personal injury cases is...
How does contributory negligence affect personal injury claims?
In Indiana, contributory negligence can significantly impact personal injury claims. It is important to understand how this legal concept works and its implications on the ability to recover damages. Contributory negligence occurs when a plaintiff contributed to their...
The 3 ways drivers can become distracted
Most drivers are easily distracted more than they realize. This is a big problem, as being distracted increases the chance you will crash. There is so much happening around a driver that they need to stay alert to and getting distracted makes it likely they miss...
The role of rehabilitation when recovering from severe TBIs
Most accidents, like falls and collisions, can cause mild to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A minor TBI could require little to no medical intervention, but the opposite is true for severe cases. Aside from the usual symptoms, a serious TBI can cause worse...
5 ways cities can improve pedestrian safety by design
With pedestrian fatalities reaching an all-time high in 2021, recording roughly 20 deaths daily nationwide, the call for improved road safety is more pressing than ever. But this reality is mainly relevant in cities, as the volume of vehicles and urban dwellers...
What are some signs of a spinal cord injury?
Whether you are in a car or at your workplace, you may suffer from a serious injury to your neck and spine that may not seem particularly painful right away. However, in the weeks that follow, you could sense changes in how you act and feel. Learning more about the...
What are the first signs of a TBI?
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is important to keep an eye out for potential damage to the brain. The first signs of traumatic brain injury will likely emerge fairly quickly. It is important to understand what to look for when keeping watch for TBI...
