Personal Injury and the Letter of Protection
When a client has been injured and is seeking representation from a lawyer to pursue compensation for their medical bills, their lawyer might send what is called a letter of protection (LOP). A letter of protection is sent to a doctor or a medical provider to request that their client’s medical bills are held for […]
How to Recover Lost Wages After an Accident
Being in a car accident is a traumatic event in your life, but it can be especially traumatizing if it completely alters the way that you live your life. A car accident can cause anything from minor scrapes and bruises to life-threatening injuries. Not only do these injuries cause pain and give you high medical […]
Dealing with Medical Bills After an Accident
No one can imagine the amount of grief and suffering that occurs after a car accident, especially if you have been severely injured. If you’ve had to spend several days in the hospital due to your injuries from the accident or had to go to a physical or occupational therapist to try to get your […]
Arizona Uber Self-Driving Car Accident
We’ve all heard and read that the self-driving car revolution is going to happen in the very near future. Autonomous cars can sense their environment and navigate throughout the roadways without any human interaction or input. They are supposed to reduce mobility and infrastructure costs as well as increase safety and reduce the number of […]
The History of Labor Day
When most people think of Labor Day, their mind immediately goes to grilling out, hanging by the pool, and enjoying the last few moments of summer before school starts once again. While it’s, of course, wonderful to have those memories and shared time with friends and family, rarely do we stop and think of the […]
Labor Day Outings: Stay Safe at the Park
Labor Day is the mark of the end of summer and is often combined with a huge celebration with family, friends, and a lot of food. Many families choose to head to the local park and rent a space so that they can properly celebrate the holiday by grilling out and playing a few games. […]
Help for Family Victims of Wrongful Death
It’s never easy when a beloved family member passes away unexpectedly, but it can be especially difficult when that loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence or ill will. Whether your loved one passed away due to a tragic accident or an intentional act like a murder, it can be difficult for family members […]
Shot at Work: How are Victims Compensated?
Unfortunately, today mass shootings can occur in a variety of public spaces from movie theaters to schools to the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace homicides rose by 2 percent in 2015, totaling 417 cases. Because of this uptick in workplace shootings, employers must have an emergency preparedness plan in place for […]
Slip and Fall: Huge Problem in Food Establishments
Enjoying a night out at a restaurant can be great—until you slip and fall on the floor due to a hazard you didn’t see coming. Restaurants are notoriously fast-paced work environments. There’s always food coming and going out to customers and inevitably there will be a slippery area due to a food or drink spill. […]
Tractor-Trailer Wrecks Are More Common Than You Think
We see them all over the roads: Tractor-trailers carrying cargo from one side of the country to another. Because of their large size and heavy loads, trucks can become a serious weapon when involved in a wreck, especially when they come into direct contact with a typical passenger vehicle. In fact, according to truckaccidents.org, about 98 percent […]