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When Might an Injured Bicyclist Have Grounds for a Claim?

Cycling alongside moving traffic comes with inherent risks. That doesn’t necessarily mean, however, that riders are not entitled to compensation if ...

4 FAQs About Pedestrian Accident Claims

People on foot have zero protection from forceful impacts. As such, pedestrian accidents tend to cause catastrophic injuries. Even a vehicle moving at...

How to Strengthen Your Truck Accident Claim

If you were seriously hurt in a large truck crash, you may seek compensation for the associated damages from all responsible parties. Just because you...

What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is responsible for more than 250,000 deaths across the United States annually—and many more injuries and unchecked illnesses. Si...

How to Prepare for Your Initial Consultation with a Car Accident Attorney

If you were seriously hurt in a car accident and you intend to take action against the liable party, you’ll likely start by scheduling an initial co...

Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Most personal injury claimants are only in pursuit of compensatory damages. Such damages aim to reimburse them for the losses they incur as a result o...

Why Is Having a Personal Injury Lawyer Important?

If you were seriously hurt in some kind of accident and you intend to take action against the reckless or negligent party that was responsible, it’s...

Can I Get Paid for Personal Injury Damages?

Sustaining serious injuries is enough to threaten most people’s financial security. In fact, roughly two-thirds of all bankruptcy petitioners cite h...

How Do You Prove Liability for a Motorcycle Accident?

From the Tamiami Trail to Ocala National Forest, Florida boasts some of the most beautiful motorcycle rides in the country. It’s also one of the few...

What Kinds of Evidence Might Strengthen My Slip and Fall Claim?

If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting damages. Securing a payout, however, is no...

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