Divorces are quite common nowadays. Whether it’s due to adultery or growing apart, getting divorced can have some consequences, including alimony payments, custody of children and division of property. Personal injury settlements can also be affected by divorce. Some courts believe personal injury settlements belong to the person who won the settlement while other courts […]

A Review of the Signs and Symptoms of Whiplash Whiplash is defined as a neck injury caused by forceful and rapid back-and-forth movement of a person’s neck, according to the Mayo Clinic. The movement oftentimes is described as being like the cracking of a whip. Most commonly, whiplash occurs during rear-end car accidents. With that

A divorce proceeding is already a complex situation where financial futures often hang in the balance. If it is compounded with a personal injury settlement that happens to be substantial, things can get even nastier in court. If you were injured and won a settlement but your spouse wants part of your money, it may

Determining liability in a car accident is critical to evaluating a potential personal injury claim arising out of the accident.  Liability for most car accidents is based on a violation of one or more traffic laws by one or both drivers.   For example, one of the drivers might have caused the accident by running a red light or

We’ve all heard pain and suffering be mentioned in relation to personal injury cases. We know that it is a type of damages for which the victim can be compensated, but the term is still vague. What exactly is considered pain and suffering? When is it granted? How much compensation would a court order for

Just like any other service provider, a lawyer needs to be able to make money to stay in business. In personal injury law particularly, this means being picky about the cases to accept, since the legal fees are almost always dependent on winning at trial or due to case settlement. Almost all lawyers who handle

Teen Driving Statistics Can Be Frightening You might be shocked at how high your insurance rates might soar once your teen starts driving. But there’s a reason for this increase: Teen drivers are far more likely to get into accidents than are older motorists. The numbers tell the tale: According to the Centers for Disease

One of the most common injuries resulting from car accidents is hip pain. This symptom can result from a mild to a serious, permanent injury. If you or a loved one has sustained a hip injury after an accident, you will need to have a physician identify the full extent of your injury prior to

Ankle and foot-related injuries can make it difficult for you to move around and can disrupt your daily life activities and work. In the U.S., more than 25,000 people sprain their ankles every day, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). The most reported ankle injuries in emergency rooms are fractures, strains, and

As reported by Autoblog, Utah Governor Gary Herbert has just signed a law that sets the strictest standard in the United States for drunk driving . As the bill was signed, the governor noted that the move will save lives across the state. This new law lowers the 0.08 legal blood alcohol limit, which is