The holiday season is fast approaching, and this time of year means friends, food, and fun. It’s also a time, unfortunately, when more injuries occur than perhaps any other time of year. People suffer accidents putting up decorations, slipping on ice and snow, or they get hurt from accidents cooking and working in the kitchen. Sadly, many of these incidents …
What You Can Do To Prevent Traumatic Head Injuries
It seems like you can’t turn on the television these days without seeing a story about traumatic brain injuries. It’s become a serious concern across the U.S. among not just athletes, but the public in general. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 2.5 million people suffered traumatic brain injury across the country in 2010. Recovery from these injuries …
Why Are Personal Injury Claims Different From Work Injury Claims?
After suffering an injury, you’re left trying to pick up the pieces of your life. Paying for medical bills and finding a way to support your family can be tough, meaning you should explore all of your legal options. However, before you can get the compensation you need to move on with your life, it’s important to ask what kind …
3 Unprofessional Tactics Used to Derail Personal Injury Victims
Personal injury claims can sometimes get messy for the injured party, due to the fact that some companies and their adjusters will try to keep from paying what is owed. Not all adjusters and insurance companies practice such unsavory tactics; some are fair and offer proper service. There are, however, the cases where some adjusters will use certain methods to …
What to do When an Adjuster Requests Your Medical Records
Insurance adjusters are encouraged to find reasons to pay out as little as possible, so it is reasonable for you to be suspicious when they request medical records or examinations. Many people will feel pressured by an adjuster’s request and end up making critical mistakes. Odessa personal injury lawyer Robert White offers a few tips for avoiding these mistakes and …