5 Common Pedestrian Injuries
What are the most common pedestrian injuries? The risk of a pedestrian versus automobile accident is much higher than you might think. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated 129,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms for accidents with automobiles in 2015. And pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely to be…
The Most Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents
What are the most common injuries in pedestrian accidents? When you drive a car, you are protected. You have airbags on the front and side, seatbelts to keep you from thrashing around, and the body of the vehicle to absorb most of the impact. For pedestrians, there are no such protections. When a pedestrian is…
Steps to Completing a 20-Day IFCA Notification for a Lawsuit
What are the steps to completing a 20-day IFCA notification for a lawsuit? To file an IFCA (Insurance Fair Conduct Act) claim, you must provide your notice of intent. The notice of intent tells the insurance company as well as the OIC (Office of the Insurance Commissioner) that you will file your lawsuit within a…
Standard Treatments for TBIs
Do you know the standard treatments for TBIs? TBIs, traumatic brain injuries, range from mild to severe. Depending on the type of brain injury you might have, your doctor may propose several treatment options. Treatments for this kind of injury will often extend well beyond the initial injury. For example, you may receive emergency treatment,…
Common Terms to Know with TBIs
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are a severe injury that can occur after a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, or even a medical error. Sadly, TBIs are becoming more common now that technology knows how to detect them. In some cases, TBIs are minor, and a victim makes a full recovery. In other instances, the…
7 Ways to Avoid a Failed Personal Injury Case
How can you avoid a failed personal injury case? You need funds for your compounding medical bills and time off work. Therefore, you turn to an attorney to file a claim against the at-fault party of your accident. You hope that you will receive fair compensation. Unfortunately, the system is not always fair for plaintiffs….
5 Important Facts Regarding TBI Lawsuits
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), can range from mild to severe. Often these injuries result in long-term consequences for the victim and sometimes are life-threatening. Each day, a person in the United States suffers from a TBI — whether a minor concussion or significant brain injury. Those who survive a TBI have effects that last…
What is the Discovery Process in a Personal Injury Case?
What is the discovery process in a personal injury case? Personal injury cases go through a fact-finding process known as discovery. Discovery is a systematic, official process required for any lawsuit. During your personal injury case, you might experience multiple stages of discovery. The amount of discovery your case experiences and how far it progresses…
Does Jury Selection Play a Role in My Accident Trial?
Does jury selection play a role in your accident trial? When a personal injury claim goes to trial, the plaintiff focuses in on the evidence and experts who will testify. This is critical evidence, and it affects the outcome of any case. However, there is another aspect that many plaintiffs do not realize just as…
Understanding the 20-Day IFCA Notification Requirement
Do you know about the 20-day IFCA notification requirement? If you feel that your insurance company is unreasonably denying your claims or operating in bad faith, you may be able to file a lawsuit under the Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA). However, under IFCA, you must adhere to strict timeframes and protocols. Otherwise, your case…