Personal Injury

Whiplash is a neck injury that some people experience after a car accident. It is the equivalent of a sprain or strain of the neck area. Many times a person may not have the pain right away, but may develop the injury over time. If a person is checked at the scene of an accident, it may be evident by…

Whenever a person has an accident or loss, and is injured in that loss, it follows that there may be a claim for the loss of earnings. This is a bit of a misnomer, as it is really a claim for the loss of earning capacity. In this way, it is necessary to point out that what is attempting to…

Loss of Consortium is a legal word that refers to the loss that a couple can experience after an accident. It is a phrase used to refer to the fact that the accident has caused them to not have normal sexual “relations,” or that the loss has seriously affected their otherwise normal relationship in a more emotional way. It has…

One of the most interesting lawsuits I ever heard of was one against McDonald’s, for serving scalding hot coffee to one of their customers. Apparently, the customer was handed a cup of coffee that was so hot, she dropped it, and was “severely” burned. After the dust settled, she was awarded some outrageous sum of money for this one minor…

Picking a jury is a philosophical and psychological exercise in knowing about people and their personal behaviors. Or, better said, the attorneys select the jurors with specific thoughts in mind. Voire Dire is the name for picking out a jury for a trial. The jurors are given notices in the mail that they need to report for jury duty locally…

If you have been in an accident and you’re confused about how liability (fault) is determined, don’t worry – you’re not alone. There are so many factors that go into determining liability that it is almost impossible for the average person to truly grasp the process. Having said that, the following is a general guide to help you understand the…

Tips in finding a good personal injury lawyer that can help you make your accident or injury claim. If you find yourself facing a major or complicated injury claim, you will most likely need the counsel of an experienced personal injury lawyer. It would not help to just seek out any personal injury lawyer. You need to get someone who…

After an accident or loss, everyone tends to point fingers. And it doesn’t stop with you and the person who hits you, either. Your insurance companies may start pointing fingers, the police officer who refused to give either of you a citation may be pointing fingers, and your spouse or significant other may also start pointing fingers. But do you…