Any accident-related back pain is cause for concern. And, if your accident was caused by another party’s reckless and/or negligent behavior, your auto injury may make you eligible to file a personal injury claim.
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What Is Attractive Nuisance Law?
If your child has been injured on another person’s property, you may not know where to turn. The doctrine of attractive nuisance is a particular branch of the law that governs situations like this.
Who Is Liable for a Rollover Accident?
A rollover accident occurs when at least one vehicle flips over due to an accident. According to Consumer Reports, this only occurs in about 3% of serious car accidents but accounts for 30% of passenger deaths. A rollover wreck can cause catastrophic injuries, totaled cars, and even death. If you are seriously hurt or your […]
Who Is Responsible in a Three Car Rear-End Collision?
When an accident involves two vehicles, determining liability seems much more straightforward. All too often, however, accidents involve three or more vehicles. In fact, a three-car rear-end collision is one of the most common accidents in the Quad Cities area. If you or a loved one has been injured in a three-car rear-end crash, call […]
Brain Injury Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
Brain Injury Awareness Month comes along every March. So, what do you need to know? Here are the basics, from common causes of traumatic brain injuries to steps to prevent brain injuries that you can take to lessen your chances of an accident.
Common Sprains, Strains, and Soft Tissue Injuries After an Accident
Soft tissue injuries are among the most common types of injuries a person can suffer after a Quad Cities car accident. Unfortunately, soft tissue injuries are also one of the most overlooked by accident victims because the symptoms can take days to begin to show. That is why if you were in an accident, one […]
What Is Pain and Suffering?
Personal injury victims can suffer in many ways after an accident. Whether claimants file an injury claim with an insurance company or pursue compensation directly through a lawsuit, claimants are often entitled to financial restitution for their covered losses (also called damages). Damages include the economic setbacks caused by an injury—property damage, medical bills, lost […]
Most Common Causes of Iowa Motorcycle Accidents
According to Iowa State University Institute for Transportation (InTrans), more than 8,656 motorcycle accidents have occurred on Iowa roads since 2016. At least 5.5% of these crashes have led to rider fatalities, 23.6% have resulted in significant injuries, and 40.5% have caused other injuries. The truth is, riding a motorcycle in Iowa cities like Davenport […]
How Long Do You Have to File and Slip and Fall Claim?
In personal injury law, the amount of time an injured claimant has to file a lawsuit is determined by something called the statute of limitations. Each state sets its own statute of limitations for civil lawsuits. If you’re seeking compensation for a slip and fall accident in one of the Quad Cities, it’s crucial to […]
Why Are Blind Spots a Problem for Drivers?
Blind spots are the areas around your vehicle that you can’t see using your side mirrors or rearview mirror. We encounter blind spots every day while driving, but the fact that they’re invisible makes them easy to overlook. The truth is that many people aren’t seeing the full picture when it comes to their vehicle’s […]