What Are Emotional Damages, and Why Do They Matter After an Accident?

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A serious car accident is a terrible experience. Healing from injuries, paying medical bills, and dealing with insurance companies can overwhelm anyone. On top of all that, many car accident victims suffer emotional and psychological injuries that are all too real. And just like with physical injuries, people who suffer emotional trauma in a car […]

How Do Pre-existing Conditions Affect My 18-Wheeler Crash Claim?

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After a truck accident, you just want to get your life back on track. However, a pre-existing condition can complicate your claims and make it hard to get the compensation you deserve. Sometimes, insurance adjusters will even deny valid injury claims because you had pre-existing back pain or arthritis. It seems unfair and unreasonable, and […]

5 Signs You Need to Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident

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The crash was bad. You were hoping to settle quietly and move on, but your medical bills are still coming in, and the insurance company isn’t cooperating like you thought they would. You know that hiring a car accident lawyer is an option, but is working with an attorney right for you? In this blog, […]

Watch Out for These Hidden Injuries After a Car Crash

Two cars with open hoods are stopped on the road. A man sits on the ground with his head in his hands, while a woman checks under the hood of one car.

You may not experience pain after a car crash, but that doesn’t mean you haven’t been injured. Even if you’re not feeling pain or discomfort, you should see a doctor to make sure that you don’t have any hidden injuries following the crash. Untreated injuries could lead to more serious problems down the road and […]

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Mississippi?

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Losing a loved one is extremely difficult, especially when they’ve passed away due to someone else’s harmful actions or dangerous behavior. If your loved one would have had grounds for a personal injury lawsuit had they survived, you might be able to collect the compensation they deserve on their behalf. You can do this by […]

Hurt by a Drunk Driver During the Holidays? Here’s What to Do

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Every year, hundreds of people die in drunk driving accidents in Alabama, and a shocking number of them happen over the holidays. Over the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays in 2018, 27 people died due to drunk driving. That means that over a short, 13-day period, we suffered 14% of our state’s drunk driving […]

Should I See a Doctor After a Slip and Fall in Mississippi?

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No one likes to slip and fall—it can be embarrassing and potentially life-changing. According to The National Safety Council, slip and fall accidents account for nearly one-third of all non-fatal injuries. Unfortunately, many people downplay their injuries, assuming that those aches will soon go away, and they’ll return to “normal” life. If you suffered a […]

Understand Your Rights After a Motorcycle Crash

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Motorcycles are a fun and freeing form of transportation, but they’re not without risks; motorcycle crashes kill too many of our friends and neighbors each year. In Alabama, 1,859 motorcyclists were involved in an accident, and 83 died in 2018 alone. If you or someone you love has been involved in a motorcycle crash, you have rights. You deserve […]