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After being involved in a serious car accident, I really believed that my insurance company would take care of everything. It wasn't until I finally received their settlement offer that I realized they were not on my side at all. This is when I got wise and consulted a personal injury lawyer. It was the best decision I could have made. Thanks to my attorney, not only did I learn a lot about personal injury law, but I actually got the compensation that I needed and deserved. I made a lot of mistakes after my accident, but I also learned a lot along the way. It is my hope that this blog will allow other accident victims to learn from common mistakes and get the information they need to be successful in their own personal injury claims.

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You Can Learn From My Mistakes

    Punitive Damages: What Are They And What Needs To Be Proven To Win Them?
    Punitive damages have received a great deal of attention in recent years due to several high profile cases. In 2014, a Florida widow was awarded $23.6 billion in punitive damages from a tobacco manufacturer for the loss of her husband and the company's role in his death. Before you can go after punitive damages, it is important that you understand what they are and why a jury awards them. What Are Punitive Damages?

    What To Do If Your Neighbor's Dog Attacks Your Child
    Dogs are usually great pets, but the situation may arise where they attack a human, with or without provocation. This can be a scary and traumatic event, especially if a child is involved. If your child is ever attacked by a dog belonging to one of your neighbors, take the following steps: Seek Immediate Medical Care Dogs have incredibly strong jaws, so a dog bite can do a lot of damage to a child.

    5 Ways To Help Ensure You Receive Workers' Compensation
    Being injured at work can be a devastating event. The seriousness of your injury will dictate if you are able to return to work or not and also, the extent of your medical bills. In most cases, employees that have been hurt while on the job will try to receive payment from workers' compensation. Knowing some of the best ways to help you have success when requesting payment from your employer for your accident may prove helpful if you're faced this situation.

    4 Ways To Help You Avoid The Initial Social Security Disability Denial
    The initial denial of a social security claim can stop you completely in your tracks. One of the biggest secrets of a disability claim is that most people who receive that initial denial have a higher chance of receiving their benefits on appeal. However, if you want to give your claim the best chance from the start, you should consider these four things. 1. Obtain Any and All Medical Documentation

    5 Signs That You Should File A Lawsuit After Being Bitten By A Dog
    If you were recently bitten by a dog, you could have been left embarrassed, hurt and upset about the whole situation. You could be wondering if you should just "let it go," and in some cases, it might be a good idea to do so. In certain situations, however, it's a good idea to hire a personal injury lawyer to help you. These are a few signs that you might need to hire a lawyer -- and file a lawsuit -- after being bitten by someone else's canine.

    Your Intentions May Not Matter In A Case Of Reckless Driving
    You've probably seen daredevils on the road, street racers without regard for the safety of themselves or others, and people who like to weave in and out of traffic on the highway like they simply can't wait any longer to get where they're going. It's obvious that these kinds of individuals intend to drive recklessly, throwing caution to the wind on purpose as they speed all over the roads. The majority of people aren't that crazy when driving, but it may surprise you to discover that the prosecution in a reckless driving case may not even care about the intentions of the involved driver at all.

    Compensation Without Complication: Useful Tips For Using A Personal Injury Attorney
    After being involved in an auto accident and getting to safety, one of your first concerns should be the economic repercussions you'll experience. From getting your car repaired to getting medical care, you'll benefit by hiring a personal injury attorney, such as Chiacchia & Fleming LLP, to get you the money you deserve. If you've never used one of these attorneys before, it can be helpful to get some tips on how to use their services for the best experience possible.

    4 Things You Should Do If You Get Involved in a Minor Fender-bender
    Odds are that at some point in your life you are going to be in a car accident. Most of the time it will probably just be a little fender-bender like when someone backs up into your car in the supermarket parking lot—hopefully it will never be more serious than this type of accident. However, even little fender-benders can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your vehicle and you will want to make sure you and your insurance company don't end up paying for the damage if your not at fault.