Pregnancy and Car Accidents: What You Need to Know

Car accidents are the leading cause of fetal death of all causes related to maternal trauma. Hemorrhaging is a common complication of maternal trauma during pregnancy. Other potential injuries of pregnant occupants in car accidents include: separation of the placenta from the uterus, uterine tears… read more

How Tailgating Causes Accidents and How to Stop It

Every year, thousands of Americans are killed in rear-end collisions and hundreds of thousands more are injured. In fact, a report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) several years ago noted that nearly half of all two-vehicle accidents are rear-end collisions. The report also… read more

What Happens If I Skip Jury Duty?

One of the most important civic responsibilities American citizens have is jury duty. Trials by a jury of one’s peers are one of the building blocks of a successful democracy – one that citizens are required to participate in. Both defendants charged with crimes and… read more

Understanding Herniated Disc C4/C5 and C5/C6 Injuries

Herniated discs are one of the most common injuries resulting from car accidents.  Common kinds of car accidents that can lead to herniated discs include: After an accident, you may feel pain and soreness all over. But what is a herniated disc and how do… read more

Popcorn Lung: Information on Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments

Bronchiolitis obliterans, also called “popcorn lung,” is a severe, chronic lung disease that worsens over time. Popcorn lung damages the smallest airways of the lung called bronchioles. It is mainly caused by breathing in toxins over time.  Many different chemicals have been found to cause… read more

What Happens If Your Florida Insurance Claim is Denied?

You pay your insurance premiums on time each month. So, when you are in a car accident, you expect your insurance company to be there for you. You expect that your medical bills are paid, and your lost wages are reimbursed. However, many people are… read more

What is a Res Ipsa Loquitur?

Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal theory that can help individuals recover the compensation they deserve after an injury caused by another person. The translation of the term is “the thing speaks for itself.” If you file a personal injury lawsuit regarding an accident or… read more

Rear-End Car Accident Injuries and Ways That You Can Recover

Unfortunately, rear-end automobile collisions are very common events. They sometimes happen when one car is sitting still at an intersection and the other strikes from behind. Other times, a sudden attempted stop can result in a car crash when one vehicle is following another too… read more

9 Factors That Affect Car Accident Settlements

Are you trying to settle a car accident claim in Florida? If so, there are some things that you need to know about car accident settlements. Many factors can impact how much compensation you might receive for your car accident settlement. Some factors can increase… read more

What’s Causing Neck & Lower Back Pain After a Car Accident?

When two or more vehicles slam into each other, the collision creates an enormous force. That much force on a person’s body can cause numerous injuries. Car accident injuries can cause chronic pain, limited function, and long-term impairments.  The neck and back are vulnerable to… read more

Secret Tips for Accident Claims Against GEICO REVEALED!

Unless you have been living in a media vacuum for the past ten years, you are probably familiar with GEICO auto insurance. They boast one of the largest television advertising budgets of any domestic company. Their ad campaigns include the wise-talking gecko, the absurdist cavemen,… read more

Understanding MCS-90 in Everyday Terms

Most people have no clue what MCS-90 means. In fact, many have never even heard the term. Those familiar with the concept are individuals who work in the commercial trucking industry and the insurance providers who cover them.  Often, people only find out about MCS-90… read more