There is a saying that personal trainers love to use that pain is weakness leaving the body. That is true in one sense when what a person experiences is the adult muscular pain associated with isometric exercise. However, many forms of pain do not make a person...
Personal Injury
How do you determine if someone else was negligent?
If you want to file an insurance claim or take someone to civil court in a personal injury lawsuit, you typically need either proof that they did something illegal or that they were negligent. Negligence plays an important role in a variety of personal injury claims,...
Brain injuries create challenges for insurance claims or lawsuits
Whether you fall down the stairs at a poorly-maintained property or get into a car crash caused by someone texting while driving, a brain injury is one of the worst injuries you might suffer. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cause permanent changes to someone's...
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Arizona?
A car accident can turn your life upside down. If you have sustained an injury as a result of someone else’s negligent or unlawful acts, you may sue the at-fault party for compensation. However, to get the compensation you deserve, you must take action before the...
How important is documentation for your personal injury claim?
Documentation is an extremely important part of your personal injury claim. If you do not have enough evidence of how a person has harmed you or the harm that was done, you may have a harder time collecting the compensation that you deserve. As a part of your personal...
Factoring in the price of home remodeling after a disabling crash
If a devastating crash has caused injuries so serious that you need to be in a wheelchair, you may find that the home you love has become largely inaccessible for you. You can no longer get to the second floor, take a shower or even reach the shelves in your kitchen...
Choosing your attorney is an important step in your personal injury case
There is nothing worse than going through the pain and suffering of a serious collision. You may have lasting injuries as a result of the crash, and you now have to live with any disabilities or injuries that are permanent or long-lasting. At this point, it may be...
What are the basics of a personal injury claim?
After you’re involved in a crash with another person, your next step will be to make a personal injury claim against their insurance. Making a claim against their insurance is known as a third-party claim, because you’re the third party involved next to the driver and...
Are insurance companies on your side?
If you’ve been involved in a serious collision, the last thing you want to have to worry about is an insurance company trying to lowball you. You’ve been through significant pain and suffering, so offering you a low settlement is like adding salt to the wound....
How social media can hurt your personal injury claim
You were in a bad accident and the other party was clearly at fault. You’re hurting, you're frustrated and you need to vent. Like everyone else, social media is your primary outlet for sharing your experiences and feelings with others. This is not, however, a good...