Everything You Need to Know About Whiplash Injuries

If you were involved in a rear-end auto accident, whiplash is a distinct possibility. It is actually an umbrella term used to describe several distinct types of soft tissue injuries to the neck that occur when the body is propelled forward at a high rate of speed. This propulsion can cause the neck to hyperextend and jerk forward and back in a whip-like motion. Note that the word “whiplash” is no longer used by most personal injury attorneys, since it has been overused in fake or exaggerated claims. Now it is more common to name the specific injury that was sustained, such as cervical strain or hyperflexion injury. We will use the term here, though, to [...]

By |2020-07-10T14:44:09+00:00January 9th, 2018|Personal Injury Lawyer|

When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you are injured by someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, your early feelings will likely be pain, confusion, anger, and even depression. It is difficult to overcome these initial emotions and remain clear-headed enough to document everything that occurs. Yet the actions you take in the first 72 hours are critical to receiving the compensation that you deserve. If your injuries and financial damages are relatively insignificant, and you have experience filing legal documents in a timely manner, you might be able to handle your own claim. If the situation is at all complicated, however, it is always best to contact a competent personal injury lawyer. Here is a look at 5 times you should [...]

By |2020-07-10T14:48:30+00:00October 15th, 2016|Personal Injury Lawyer|

Top 5 Reasons Not to Handle Your Own Personal Injury Case

If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or intent, you might feel like your case is simple. That person did something or failed to do something, and you got hurt as a result. Any court will recognize that and award you money, right? Unfortunately, it is rarely that simple. Personal injury law is extremely complex, and failing to make the right moves at the right time can result in you getting less than you deserve, or even having your case thrown out altogether. Here are the top 5 reasons not to handle your own case. […]

By |2018-03-27T03:48:43+00:00December 4th, 2015|Personal Injury Lawyer|
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