4 ways to prevent social media from jeopardizing your PI claim
Social media permeates your life, influencing how you share information and connect with the rest of the world. But to have a virtual presence also means your online platforms can be a gold mine for insurance companies searching for proof to challenge your personal injury (PI) claim. If you have severe injuries from a vehicular […]
How does negligence cause personal injury?
Negligence is when a person acts more carelessly or recklessly than a reasonable person would under the same circumstances. Negligence does not need to be action per se. It can also be someone’s failure to act. Accidents happen because of someone’s carelessness. A person suffers injuries because of accidents. Had the negligent person acted reasonably, […]
Why you shouldn’t settle your personal injury claim too soon
The aftermath of an accident can leave you uncertain about what the future holds. You may be unable to work or provide for yourself, yet you have medical bills to pay and a family to fend for. Despite your difficult situation, it is advisable to be wary of early settlement offers by an insurer. Yes, […]
How does drunk driving cause accidents?
Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11, 654 people died in the U.S. in drunk-driving accidents in 2020. Sadly, despite being careful, a drunk driver may lead you to an accident. Here is how this can happen. Loss of judgment The […]
Hazards of driving during the holiday season
We are now just weeks away from Christmas and it’s an exciting time of year. Families are getting together again after potentially extended absences. Some people utilize planes, coaches and other forms of public transport, but driving is still by far the most popular way to get around. It’s important to have your wits about […]
Protect your child from defective toys
We’re now entering the festive season and you’re looking forward to spending it with the family. You have young children and purchasing fun toys for them this year is at the top of your list of priorities. Toys may seem like harmless objects, but the reality is that there are thousands of toy-related injuries and […]
What you should do after a traumatic brain injury
It’s, unfortunately, the truth that you could suffer from a traumatic brain injury because of an auto accident or other unexpected situation. If you do, then you deserve the support you need as you focus on recovering from what you’ve been through. A traumatic brain injury can change your life. This injury happens when an […]
Head injuries may not be immediately noticeable
You may have recently bumped your head. It may have been a minor bump while walking through a low-hanging doorway, falling down a flight of stairs or during a car accident. There may have been no blood or cuts, but there may have been a bruise that you didn’t consider a real issue at the […]
How to recover after suffering a traumatic brain injury
There are many ways that you could hurt your brain. You could slip and fall while at the grocery store. You might hit your head on the steering wheel when someone rear-ends your car. Regardless of how you get hurt, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious issue. If you don’t get the right […]
What are Oklahoma’s negligence laws?
Negligence is when one party violates their duties to someone else, and one of the parties suffers injuries in the mix. A plaintiff may file a personal injury lawsuit holding the defendant who allegedly injured them liable for their actions in such an instance. It’s ultimately the plaintiff’s responsibility who cites negligence as the reason […]