Personal Injury

Approximately 30 percent of first responders develop behavioral health conditions including, but not limited to, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sometimes referred to as post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI). Being the first to arrive on scenes, continually facing dangerous situations and providing emotional and physical support to survivors are just some of the reasons first…

Summer vacations are supposed to be fun times with friends and family, but those moments can take a turn when someone isn’t feeling well. Food poisoning is fairly common in the U.S., and it is likely that someone you know has suffered the effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that an estimated…

It’s an exciting time of the year, when children are out of school and families are traveling out of state. If you’re preparing for vacation, below are a few tips to ensure your family stays safe. Before You Leave for Vacation Preparing for vacation starts before you even leave your home. In June, July and…

The news that you’ve reached a settlement — whether with an insurance company, another business or an individual – is often an incredible feeling of relief. Help — likely in the form of financial help — is on its way. You might determine to use your personal injury settlement funds to cover medical expenses or…

Almost every day, humans come into contact with wild and domesticated animals. Although many of these encounters are harmless, some result in injury. According to the World Animal Foundation (WAF), about 4.5 million Americans suffer from a dog bite each year, making it the most common animal-related injury. The WAF also reports that “over 800,000 people bitten…

Traumatic brain injury is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It takes 153 lives every day in the U.S. alone. If you or a loved one experienced a head injury, would you know what to do? Below is information to…

Personal injury claims are one of the most common forms of litigation filed as they happen easily to just about everyone. From auto accidents to property negligence and everything in between, these things happen but need to be taken seriously since the law provides for compensation for individuals who have been harmed due to the…

Don’t panic. While getting a returned claim from your insurance adjuster with the conclusion of it being denied is intimidating and shocking, there are steps you can take to get your claim reviewed and eventually accepted. The insurance claim process can be a tough one, but here’s what you should do when you receive a…

Let me set the stage so that you have some context for my answers. You’ve been seriously injured. Your world is consumed by chaos, adversity and pain. You made the right decision to hire a lawyer, a lawyer who will take your injuries as personally as you do and fight to get you the results you deserve.…