Why Truck Accident Cases Are Often Built On Documents

A team of truck accident attorneys sits down with a client. The first thing the truck accident lawyers start thinking about is how much documentation is attached to the company, driver, and vehicle. Medical records are big, too. Rightly, the client wonders what happened to details like how a massive rig plowed into a car. Truck accident cases are often built on piles of documents, but clients don't always understand why that is. [Read More]

Reasons For Medical Records Release In Injury Cases

Medical records play significant roles in personal injury cases, both for defendants and plaintiffs. In fact, medical records can make or break an injury case. The following are some of the specific roles medical records play in injury cases. Cause of Injuries Many personal injury defendants use preexisting injuries as a defense to avoid or reduce damages due to personal injury defendants. For example, the defendant might claim that the accident did not cause your back pain and that the back pain is a result of you not using ergonomic workspace at work. [Read More]

How A "No Contact" Motorcycle Accident Works

If a driver suddenly changes lanes, you may need to maneuver your motorcycle suddenly to avoid having an accident. Once you have done this, you might collide with something else, such as a telephone pole, and suffer injuries. You may believe that this is entirely your fault since you didn't collide with the other motorist, but this can often be considered the fault of the other driver. Negligence and "No Contact" [Read More]

Filing A Personal Injury Claim After You Are Hurt In An Accident

The decision to file a personal injury claim against a party that causes you injuries may take some time. When you want to protect your ability to file a claim, it's important to start talking to a personal injury attorney early. There are limitations to how long you can wait to file an official claim, and you want to make sure that you file a claim within those limits. To start, you need to establish your injuries and the reason why you sustained them. [Read More]