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Contributory Negligence: Can I Be Found Partially at Fault?

Typically, a plaintiff can file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for damages caused by another person’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional behavior. A plaintiff is not, however, entitled to...

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Avoiding Deer and Other Wildlife While on the Road

Whitetail deer season is right around the corner, with activity peaking October-December due to mating season. Deer are crepuscular; they are most active at dawn and dusk. Unfortunately, that means...

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How to Avoid and Treat Slip and Fall Accidents

As a personal injury firm, we field many calls from people with questions about what happens when you slip, trip, or fall and injure yourself on someone else’s property. These...

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Ridesharing Accidents: Where Is the Liability?

Ridesharing is a great way to conveniently get around town without the hassle of driving and parking. Supplementing the local taxi market, rideshare services through transportation network companies (TNCs)—like Uber...

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Knowing When to Settle and When to File Suit

Filing an insurance claim is like playing a game. And, when out on the field, it helps to know the playbook. Knowing when to settle your claim and when you...

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Filing Third-Party Claims for Construction Site Accidents

Despite the strict safety regulations enforced on construction sites, workers can suffer serious injuries on the job. Whether due to hazardous work practices, defective equipment or tools, or a negligently...

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Who’s to Blame? Identifying Liability in Trucking Accidents

Truck drivers face many hazards when they get behind the wheel. Not only does driving a freight truck require a high level of skill, focus, and endurance, truckers have to...

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Dram Shop Laws and Pub Crawls: Know Your Right to Relief

The recent popularity of the pub crawl trend has taken its toll on communities across the nation. The recent death of two local men caused by drunk driving is a...

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Preparing to Fight: Battling Big Insurance

If you’ve been involved in an accident, you will most likely have to file an insurance claim if you want compensation for your losses. Whether it’s with your insurance company...

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Safety First! … Wear a Backseat Seat Belt

Did you know: nine out of ten American front seat car passengers report wearing a seat belt in the front seat? However, according to a new study conducted by the...

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