Are You “The Suing Type?”
We hear about them every day on television, the internet and talk radio shows: frivolous lawsuits. Ridiculous stories like the one about a burglar who tripped and fell while in the victim’s house and then brought a successful lawsuit against the victim for his injuries. Stories so outrageous that we just want to scream, “What’s…
Read MoreStrained Sports: Injuries in Athletes [Infographic]
It’s something we see at almost every sports contest — someone gets hurt. The severity and type of injury varies case by case and depends greatly on the type of sport being played. Injuries range in severity from minor injuries like cuts and bruises to catastrophic brain injuries.
Read MoreKeeping Your Kids Safe In your Vehicle
You love and cherish your children, so take the time to protect them in your vehicle. Use approved booster seats and car seats. Rear-facing seats should be used in the back seat from birth to at least 1 year old and at least 20 pounds. Forward-facing toddlers seats should be used in the back seat from age 1 and…
Read MoreSaving on Insurance
In this time of economic downturn, it may be tempting to save money on your auto insurance – or even drop your auto insurance. Before you drop your auto insurance entirely, consider the following: it is illegal to maintain a registered motor vehicle without at least state minimum insurance coverage and you may be subject to criminal penalties if caught;…
Read MorePremises Liability: Slip & Fall Cases
Most people are surprised to learn that property owners are not automatically liable for falls that occur on their property due to inclement weather. Property owners generally have a duty to make reasonable efforts to clear snow and ice from the travel portions of their property within a reasonable time. If snow and ice accumulates…
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