Where you live typically determines the conditions in which you are comfortable driving. For example, in the South, you may never experience a pothole or black ice, whereas in the Northeast, both are common in the winter. Even if you're used to the changing weather conditions in the Fall and Winter seasons, it can be good to refresh yourself on safe driving tips. If you have a new driver in your home, reviewing safety tips for driving in the winter can be especially important. Knowing how to drive safely amid wither weather can help prevent car accidents and injuries.
Top 3 Things to Know About Out-of-state Car Accidents
Getting in a car accident is stressful. Getting in a car accident when you are traveling across state lines can be especially anxiety-ridden. If you or a loved one are injured in a car accident while traveling out-of-state, there are some key things you should know to make sure you get the coverage or compensation you deserve.
Top 5 Things to Bring To Your Appointment with an Injury Lawyer
If you experienced an injury and need to hire an attorney, the process will likely start with a phone consultation and then an in-person (or virtual) appointment. During the consultation, the injury lawyer should be asking questions about the incident, your health and the severity of the injury and how you have been treating. During the first meeting, the lawyer will need a bit more details from you so that they can begin to work on your claim.Â
Workers’ Compensation Lost Wages: How to Prove Your Lost Wages
Despite efforts by the state and federal governments to keep workplaces safe for workers, workplace injuries are relatively common in the United States. When an injury or illness is severe enough to cause lost time from the job, the subsequent loss of income could be financially devastating to a worker. Fortunately, workplace injuries and illnesses are covered by the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system which provides a wage loss benefit to a worker who has lost wages.
Top 4 Things to be Honest About with Your Injury Attorney
When you look to hire an attorney to help you with a personal injury or workers’ compensation claim, finding someone who is trustworthy should be a high priority. If you want to be successful in your claim, that trust needs to work both ways.
Injuries from a car accident can range from minor to severe or even life-threatening. No matter the level of injury, if you are injured in a car accident, it’s always best to get medical attention. The best practice to follow is to go to the ER following a car accident no matter how minor or major your injuries are. (Of course, if you have suffered major injuries, in all likelihood, you will be taken in an ambulance to the ER.) Documenting your injuries at the ER, both minor and major, from head-to-toe, could prove vital to the ultimate success of your bodily injury claim.Â
If you or a loved one was in an accident involving a distracted or drunk driver, you may feel overwhelmed and angry. Distracted drivers are one of the most significant dangers on the road, and the negligence and recklessness of a drunk driver can have lifelong effects on victims. In addition to the criminal charges that may be brought against the driver, you may also have the right to pursue a claim against the drunk driver for monetary damages. Â
Making an Injury Claim for Concussions and Post-Concussion Syndrome after an Auto Accident
Concussions have become an epidemic in the United States, with millions of mild traumatic brain injuries happening each year. They can be caused from hard hits in sports, from falls, and often from the impact of an auto accident. Making an injury claim for concussions and post-concussion syndrome can be complicated because it is not immediately clear when a victim has sustained this type of injury. Even if an accident victim did not lose consciousness, they may still have a concussion, and their symptoms may develop slowly over the days and weeks following the direct impact. Let’s take a closer look at concussions and post-concussion syndrome after an auto accident.
When accidents happen on the road or on the job, they can be devastating to the individual involved and their entire family. The loss of mobility, the ability to work, the income…and the piles of medical bills can turn anyone’s world upside down. Our top workers’ compensation attorneys at GLS Injury Law see how quickly a wrong move can change someone’s life forever.
4 Tips for Preparing for Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
According to the CDC, in the United States there are about 39.5 million physician office visits for unintentional injuries each year, some of which are the result of negligence on the part of another, which can lead to a personal injury lawsuit. The U.S. District Courts reported in 2019 that personal injury/product liability filings increased 7 percent.
When it comes to workers’ compensation, one topic that garners much debate and misunderstanding concerns the right of an employee to receive workers’ compensation benefits for the aggravation of a pre-existing condition, particularly when it relates to arthritis and degenerative disc disease. It is important for every worker to know that an injury or trauma on the job that reactivates a condition, makes a condition worse or makes an underlying, dormant condition symptomatic gives the injured employee the right to file a claim and be compensated for medical treatment and wage loss.
Top 3 Car Insurance Questions: Answers from a Top Accident Lawyer
Having the right car insurance coverage can make a world of difference if you are ever injured in a car accident. GLS Injury Law has helped countless car accident victims fight for compensation over the years, witnessing first hand the hardship that insufficient coverage can cause victims and their families. That’s why the firm’s attorneys always look for opportunities to educate clients and community members about the importance of proper car insurance coverage
