According to a bulletin from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 50% of tort cases are settled by the 14th month after they are filed. Auto injury cases do go more quickly than other tort cases. That means though that if you are filing a case for your injuries after an...
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What Is the Value of a Car Accident Concussion Settlement?
Over 1.4 million American citizens will suffer a traumatic brain injury each year. One in five of these injuries is the result of a car accident. If a crash causes such an injury, then you could find yourself swimming in medical bills. When another driver caused the...
The Don’ts: 5 Things You Should Never Do as the Victim of an Auto Accident
Nearly 1.25 million people die around the world every year from auto crashes—and many more are injured. Those people have to go on to live their lives after an auto accident but may face lifelong injuries and pain. If you’re one of those people, then you may be...
5 Fatal Car Accident Facts and Statistics You Need to Know
Every time we sit behind the wheel of a car, we are trusting ourselves and those around us to drive safely. Most of the time, everything goes fine. But sometimes, the worst happens… and it happens more than we’d all like. To avoid these situations, it helps to truly...
Your Car Accident Checklist: 6 Documents to Keep if You’re Injured in a Car Accident
Did you know there are over 6 million car accidents in the United States each year? That means the odds of you getting into a car accident are alarmingly high. If you’ve ever been in an accident or seen one unfold, you know how scary and stressful they can be....
What to Do after a Car Accident: Your Step-by-Step Guide
How often do you drive your car? If you’re like most Americans, you probably get behind the wheel a few times a day. Between commuting to work, running out for lunch, and dropping the kids off at soccer practice, you spend a lot of time in your car. You always think a...
5 Factors That Affect Your Car Accident Permanent Injury Settlement Amounts
Every year around the world, millions of people are injured or disabled in car accidents. If you are one of them, there is something you can do about it. By getting a lawyer to help you file a lawsuit, you can have your accident-related expenses covered by the person...
Do I Need a Lawyer after a Car Accident?
When you hit the road, getting into a car accident is naturally the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, the possibility is always lurking. In fact, about 37,000 people die in road crashes and over 2 million sustain injuries every year. It’s fair to say the odds of...
The Dangers of Road Rage Explained
We’ve probably all experienced it at some point, right? You’re driving along, minding your own business, when all of a sudden another driver cuts you off. For most of us, we’d probably feel a bit of irritation at that. We might huff and yell to ourselves as we watch...
5 Common Causes of Auto Crashes and How to Avoid Them
According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, there are an estimated 1.3 million deaths related to auto crashes each year. When broken down, that comes out to 3,287 deaths each and every day—many of which could have been avoided. Keep yourself, your...
