Blog Archive
What do Spinal Cord Injuries Cost?
Jul 24, 2015
Approximately 11,000 people each year suffer a spinal cord injury. Over 40 percent of those injuries happen in a motor vehicle accident. Violent crimes and sports are also major causes of spinal cord injury, but car crashes remain the leading cause of this type of trauma. Although minor spinal cord injuries from bruising or swelling...
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Baby and Two Adults Die in Multi-car Crash
Jul 23, 2015
In the early morning hours of July 11, a chain-reaction crash on I-80 in rockaway Township, New Jersey killed two adults and a baby. Police have charged the man they say caused the crash, who was driving on a suspended license. According to authorities, a car and an SUV were stopped in traffic when another...
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Brooklyn Garbage Truck Strikes and Kills Woman
Jul 22, 2015
According to the New York police, a 46-year-old woman died July 2 after a garbage truck struck her on a Brooklyn street. The woman was apparently crossing Broadway when she was hit. The driver of the garbage truck, operated by a private company, left the scene without stopping. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. Thursday...
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Disability: The Legal Definition
Jul 21, 2015
How does the law define “disability?” If you’re considering filing a lawsuit after an injury, it’s likely that the term will figure prominently in your case. The law defines disability as “inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental impairment.” Although the gainful activity often refers to work, it...
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The Insurance Adjuster is Not Your Friend
Jul 20, 2015
You’re recovering from injuries you suffered in an accident. No matter what sort of accident led to your injuries, you’re probably exhausted and worried about your future. Along comes the insurance claims adjuster, to offer you a settlement that will help you pay for your medical bills and make up for your lost wages. Thank...
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