Category Archives: Personal Injury
Injured on a Construction Site? Here’s What You Should Know
Overview: If you’re injured on a construction site, you may have several options to make a claim. While accidents that happen on the job are common, unfortunately, sustaining an injury on a construction site is significantly more prevalent due to the dangerous nature of work and the environment. With heavy machinery, working at heights… Read More »
All You Need to Know About Texting and Driving
We all know the feeling of driving then suddenly remembering an important text or email we were supposed to send. The urge to drive and text could seem more important at the moment than safe driving. But it’s far easier to develop a habit of texting while driving if you do it once than not at all.
Reasons Your Personal Injury Check Is Delayed
If you’ve filed a claim and are still waiting for the insurance company to send your fair compensation, you might be wondering what’s causing the delay.
How to Avoid Common Injuries on St. Patrick’s Day
Overview:St. Patrick Day is a beloved holiday for many, but it could also result in unexpected injuries that could be avoided. With approximately 31.5 million Americans claiming Irish ancestry, it’s no surprise that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated throughout the country. Although the lucky holiday was established in Ireland, a lot of modern celebrations… Read More »
Is Scoliosis a Back or Spinal Cord Injury? Understanding Traumatic Scoliosis
The short answer to this question is: Yes, scoliosis can be caused by trauma. But whether scoliosis is determined to be a result of trauma or something else depends on the age of the person and other factors that we’ll discuss further in this article.
Do these things if you get hit by (or as) a non U.S. citizen
Getting into a car accident is never a fun experience, and it could be even more jarring when the involved party isn’t a U.S. citizen. The reason some non U.S. citizens are on the road is because some may be
How Can I Prove My Pain and Suffering: Knowing Your Claim’s Worth
When trying to prove pain and suffering from an accident that resulted in an injury, there are several questions to take into consideration in order to maximize your compensation. Aside from the general question of what exactly pain and suffering is, it’s also important to know if pain and suffering could be awarded in the event of a minor car accident. Additionally, we’ll be discussing insurance companies’ processes of paying for pain and suffering and how they determine the amount allotted and c) what happens if you want to be compensated for pain and suffering damages but didn’t seek medical treatment or an attorney.
What is a Catastrophic Injury: Understanding How Catastrophic Injury Relates to Personal Injury
When a law firm says that they specialize in personal injury, they often include catastrophic injuries although many might wonder exactly what a catastrophic injury is in relation to personal injuries. You may have heard of a personal injury and wondered the same thing. Today, the William D. Shapiro Law, Inc will consider the following 1) What is a catastrophic injury and it differs from a personal injury 2) What is a catastrophic injury vs. a non-catastrophic injury 3) Examples of catastrophic injuries and 4) Whether to pursue a settlement or go to trial. But, first, let us consider some statistics:
Fourth of July Injuries and How to Stay Safe
Everything is all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. Whether it is a serious burn, losing an eye, or something else catastrophic, no one is exempt from injuries when it comes to July 4th celebrations
The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases
If you’ve suffered an injury to your body, mind, or emotions and are not responsible for the resulting harm, you might have a personal injury case. While having a personal injury case might sound intimidating, know that there are resources to help you.