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Spinal Cord Injury

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Spinal cord injury x-ray

Spinal cord injury x-ray

Our spinal cord injury attorneys will work relentlessly to get compensation for the victim.  Many times, the victim will require medical assistance and monitoring the rest of their life.  Our spinal cord injury attorneys will consult with a medical expert to prepare a cost estimate of medical treatment for the rest of the victim’s life.  In addition, our spinal cord injury attorneys will obtain a detailed report showing the victim’s lost wages and any future earnings that the victim is entitled to receive.  Let our spinal cord injury attorneys handle your case so you may concentrate on getting better and making a full recovery.
 
Any type of accident may cause an injury to the spinal cord.  This is a serious and life-altering injury.  It produces severe symptoms that will alter a person’s life.  Many times, a spinal cord injury produces paralysis or other loss of motion.  Unfortunately, many of these injuries are permanent and the victim will never recover fully from the accident.  Victims with a spinal injury may never be able to walk again.  In addition, the victim may require full-time care, such as a nurse, and may never be able to work again.  They will also require ongoing medical care and financial assistance for the rest of their lives.

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TBI

Friday, August 7th, 2009


Any type of accident injuring the head may cause a serious condition called Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This is a serious and life-altering injury. Traumatic Brain Injury is a serious brain injury that many individuals never recover from. It produces severe symptoms and may alter a victim’s personality, motor skills, communication skills, speech, and ability to reason or think clearly. Many victims of Traumatic Brain Injury are never able to work again. They will also require ongoing medical care and financial assistance for the rest of their lives.

Our traumatic brain injury attorneys will work relentlessly to get compensation for the victim. Many times, the victim will require medical assistance and monitoring the rest of their life. Our traumatic brain injury attorneys will consult with a medical expert to prepare a cost estimate of medical treatment for the rest of the victim’s life. In addition, our traumatic brain injury attorneys will obtain a detailed report showing the victim’s lost wages and any future earnings that the victim is entitled to receive. Let our traumatic brain injury attorneys handle your case so you may concentrate on getting better and making a full recovery.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Friday, August 7th, 2009


Any type of accident injuring the head may cause a serious condition called Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This is a serious and life-altering injury. Traumatic Brain Injury is a serious brain injury that many individuals never recover from. It produces severe symptoms and may alter a victim’s personality, motor skills, communication skills, speech, and ability to reason or think clearly. Many victims of Traumatic Brain Injury are never able to work again. They will also require ongoing medical care and financial assistance for the rest of their lives.

Our traumatic brain injury attorneys will work relentlessly to get compensation for the victim. Many times, the victim will require medical assistance and monitoring the rest of their life. Our traumatic brain injury attorneys will consult with a medical expert to prepare a cost estimate of medical treatment for the rest of the victim’s life. In addition, our traumatic brain injury attorneys will obtain a detailed report showing the victim’s lost wages and any future earnings that the victim is entitled to receive. Let our traumatic brain injury attorneys handle your case so you may concentrate on getting better and making a full recovery.

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Pedestrian Accidents

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident

Collisions between a pedestrian and a car often produce catastrophic injuries.  A pedestrian has no protection from a car collision.  A car versus pedestrian collision will produce devastating injuries.  Common injuries from car versus pedestrian accidents include broken bones, spinal injuries, brain injuries, and paralysis.  These injuries arise from a series of causes.  First, the pedestrian is struck by a car.  Second, the pedestrian falls to the ground and may be drug behind the initial car.  Third, the pedestrian is struck by oncoming traffic as they lay in the street unable to move.  Our pedestrian accident attorneys are able to get you the money you deserve for your injuries. 
Pedestrian Accidents will almost always require immediate and expensive medical care.  This is the natural result of the traumatic forces involved in the collision.  As well as secondary causes, such as being run over after the pedestrian is knocked to the ground.  Our pedestrian accident attorneys can assist you in getting payment for medical bills, as well as future medical costs. 
It is critical that an experienced pedestrian accident attorney handle your case.  Pedestrian accident cases are complex and require detailed investigation.  Frequently, the pedestrian has no recollection of what vehicle struck him or what happened – they simply wake up in an ambulance or hospital.  Our pedestrian accident attorneys are skilled in reviewing and analyzing the facts of the accident and determining the cause of the pedestrian accident.  Frequent causes of pedestrian accidents include:

 

  1. Failure to yield to a pedestrian
  2. Failure to see the pedestrian
  3. Passing the pedestrian unsafely
  4. Ignoring a crosswalk or crossing signal
  5. Striking a pedestrian from behind

 

          Our pedestrian accident attorneys can investigate your pedestrian accident and help you concentrate on the recovery process. 

Pedestrian accident victims may be entitled to significant financial compensation for their injuries.  Our pedestrian accident attorneys will work hard to get you all the money you deserve.  You may receive money for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical treatment, and a host of other reasons depending upon your case.  If you have suffered an injury, please contact our pedestrian accident attorneys immediately so we may begin getting you the money you deserve.

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Birth and Nursing Home Injuries

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
            The population of Las Vegas is growing older as baby boomers approach retirement age.  There is an increased demand for nursing home care.  Unfortunately, the nursing home industry contains some unfit operators that do not adequately care for their elderly patients.  Too often, elderly patients can not care for themselves – that is the reason families turn to nursing homes for assistance.  But sometimes nursing homes do not perform the job families pay them to perform.  Unfortunately, the elderly patient may have difficulty communicating and is unable to inform family members about any abuse.  The nursing home may also abuse the elderly by increasing or decreasing necessary medications, which may further hamper the patient’s ability to complain about the abuse or alert family.  Nursing home abuse continues to increase as our population ages.
        Family members may protect their loved ones by looking for signs or symptoms of abuse.  These signs may be physical or mental.  Physical signs of nursing home abuse may include bed sores, malnutrition, unsanitary conditions, bruising, or over-medication.  Our nursing home abuse attorneys can discuss physical signs of abuse with your family.  Mental signs of nursing home abuse may include personality changes, paranoia, emotional outbursts, distress, or failure to communicate with loved ones.  Our nursing home abuse attorneys can discuss mental signs of abuse with your family.  Nursing home abuse is often difficult to diagnose and frequently is not discovered without active involvement from the family and knowledgeable nursing home abuse attorneys. 
        Our nursing home abuse attorneys will work hard to end the abuse and get your loved one the maximum compensation they deserve.  They may be entitled to money to compensate them for their pain and suffering, medical costs for future medical care, and punitive damages to punish the nursing home for their malicious behavior.  Contact our nursing home abuse attorneys today to discuss your case and help your loved one.

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Slip and Fall Accidents

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Slip and Fall Accidents
          A property or store owner is responsible for maintaining the location in a safe manner.  An individual may recover damages from a person who allows a dangerous or unsafe condition to exist on their property.  If a slip and fall accident happens, our slip and fall attorneys are available to assist you. 

 

         A slip and fall accident can happen anyplace there is an unsafe or dangerous condition.  Common locations include grocery stores, movie theatres, restaurants, department stores, and unmarked stairs or drop-offs.  Our slip and fall accident attorneys are able to evaluate your case and get you the maximum compensation for your injuries.  Slip and fall accident victims may be entitled to significant financial compensation for their injuries.  Our slip and fall accident attorneys will work hard to get you all the money you deserve.  You may receive money for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical treatment, and a host of other reasons depending upon your case.  If you have suffered an injury, please contact our slip and fall accident attorneys immediately so we may begin getting you the money you deserve.

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Defective Products

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

The Law Office of Joshua L. Harmon

provides aggressive representation to injured victims.  We provide proactive and aggressive representation because the best results are earned through your attorney’s hard work.  Insurance companies did not get rich by paying out large damage claims – so it is important to let an experienced attorney handle your injury claim.

The firm handles all types of injury and accident claims.  We assist you in getting your life back together while you concentrate on healing the damage to your body.  The law firm will guide you through the complex legal environment caused by insurance companies aggressively denying claims.  We provide detailed analysis into critical questions such as what caused the accident, who is at fault, who can be held legally responsible, what insurance coverage is available, and how to position your case for maximum recovery.  We also are skilled at describing and portraying your injuries in a vivid and detailed manner so that any insurance company knows the extent of compensation you should receive.  Our informative analysis and experience is critical in negotiating a satisfactory resolution.

Unfortunately, some claims cannot be fully resolved through negotiation and require litigation.  This is the process of filing a lawsuit in Court and possibly culminating in a jury trial.  The litigation process can be a rewarding experience, but it is also time-consuming.  Any client must understand that the best results take time so that your case can be properly positioned to achieve the maximum recovery.  We do not advertise “quick” cash.  We commit ourselves to a maximum recovery and recognize that the best results often take time and hard work.  Many attorneys that seek to resolve your case quickly are unwilling to put in the work and time to obtain the highest possible dollar amount. 

The litigation process begins at the Court.  The process is initiated by filing a Complaint which provides the factual basis for your claim and identifies your legal theories for recovery.  The other side typically has twenty (20) days to respond to the Complaint.  Then, the process called “discovery” begins.  The discovery process is a fact finding procedure.  The sides will interview witnesses and record individuals’ testimony through the deposition process.  In addition, the sides will seek and exchange relevant documents and attempt to narrow the issues that are presented to a jury.  The typical discovery process lasts six (6) to twelve (12) months.  After that, the Court will assign a trial date and the parties will present their cases to a jury. 

Whether your case is successfully resolved through negotiation or litigation, we will assist you through the process and aggressively seek the largest monetary recovery possible. 

We look forward to helping you through this difficult stage of your life.  Please contact us immediately so we may begin to process your claim

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Animal Attacks

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

Animal Attacks
      Pet owners have a duty to properly restrain and handle their dogs or other animals.  This may include ensuring the animal is on a leash when it is outside the home or that the dog is properly fenced onto the owners’ property.  When a dog is not leashed or not properly confined to the residence, serious injuries can occur.  Our dog bit attorneys are available to evaluate your case and assist in determining who is liable for the dog bite. 
      Many dogs in Las Vegas, such  as pit bulls and rottweillers are aggressive by nature and can seriously injure an individual.  These dogs can be extremely violent if not properly trained and handled.  The newspapers report numerous mauling incidents.  These are some of the most serious and heart-wrenching tales because they often involve infants, toddlers, or others unable to protect themselves.  A dog’s powerful jaws can rend flesh and inflict life-threatening wounds in a matter of seconds.  Many of these injuries produce severe scarring that never heals.
      Injured victims can hold dog owners legally responsible for a violent dog’s actions.  The most common legal claim is negligence – for failing to properly leash the dog or failing to properly train the dog.  In addition, if the dog attacks a “guest” in the owner’s home, the owner may be legally liable responsible as well.  Most comprehensive homeowner’s insurance policies provide insurance coverage for dog attacks.  Thus, if a pet owner’s dog attacks a person, that injury will typically trigger insurance coverage.  And most homeowners have insurance because it is paid by their mortgage holder through an escrow account, whether the homeowner knows this or not.  So unless the individual owns their home “free and clear” and has no mortgage, there should be insurance coverage for a dog bite or attack. 

 

      Our dog bite attorneys are able to evaluate your case and get you the maximum compensation for your injuries.  Dog bite victims may be entitled to significant financial compensation for their injuries.  Our dog bite attorneys will work hard to get you all the money you deserve.  You may receive money for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical treatment, and a host of other reasons depending upon your case.  If you have suffered a dog bite, please contact our dog bite attorneys immediately so we may begin getting you the money you deserve.

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Paralysis

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Las Vegas Attorney Specializing in Personal Injury - Paralysis
Las Vegas Attorney Specializing in Personal Injury – Paralysis

Paralysis
         Any type of accident may cause an injury that results in paralysis.  This is a serious and life-altering injury.  It produces severe symptoms that will alter a person’s life, causing the loss of motion in one or more areas of the body.  Unfortunately, many of these injuries are permanent and the victim will never recover fully from the accident.  Victims with paralysis may never be able to walk again.  In addition, the victim may require full-time care, such as a nurse, and may never be able to work again.  They will also require ongoing medical care and financial assistance for the rest of their lives.

  
        Our paralysis attorneys will work relentlessly to get compensation for the victim.  Many times, the victim will require medical assistance and monitoring the rest of their life.  Our paralysis attorneys will consult with a medical expert to prepare a cost estimate of medical treatment for the rest of the victim’s life.  In addition, our paralysis attorneys will obtain a detailed report showing the victim’s lost wages and any future earnings that the victim is entitled to receive.  Let our paralysis attorneys handle your case so you may concentrate on getting better and making a full recovery. 

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Drunk Driving Accident

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

DUI Accident, drinking and driving

DUI Accident, drinking and driving

DUI Accidents – Drunk Driving Accident
It is illegal in Nevada to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher. (NRS 484.379). Las Vegas is a 24 hour town and many bars or casinos never close. Every day, people make the disastrous decision to operate their car after they have drunk too much alcohol. Not only are there criminal penalties for this behavior, but also it can have a far more tragic outcome, such as injuring or killing another driver. Drunk driving accidents happen around the clock in Las Vegas – anytime and anyplace. It is only a matter of time until a habitual drunk driver causes an accident and irrevocably impacts someone else’s life. Our DUI accident attorneys are experienced in dealing with the aftermath of a DUI accident and will allow you to focus on recovering from your injuries.
Unfortunately, DUI accidents frequently produce injuries. An injured victim is first struck by drunk driver; and second victimized by an insurance company that refuses to pay the victim a proper settlement for their injuries. Insurance companies have no incentive to properly compensate victims. Insurance companies are not in business to pay money to victims, they are in business to make money. Shortly after a collision, the insurance company may contact the victim and offer a small monetary settlement. This is almost never a fair settlement, and the insurance companies hope the victim does not contact a DUI accident attorney. Our DUI accident attorneys are able to get you the maximum compensation for your injuries, and prevent you from accepting a very unfair deal from a greedy insurance company.
DUI accidents produce a wide range of injuries. These range from broken bones caused by the traumatic forces of collisions, to soreness and stiffness associated with “whiplash.” Our DUI accident attorneys frequently deal with insurance companies and notice they will typically try to deny all but the most obvious injuries. Insurance companies will attempt to deny certain injuries that are difficult to diagnose, such as whiplash or other soft-tissue injuries. They will also seek to refuse to reimburse medical expenses for diagnostic treatment such as an MRI or X-Rays. However, when our experienced DUI accident attorneys contact the insurance companies, they know these delaying tactics will not work and that they cannot take further advantage of a victim. Our DUI accident attorneys will work hard and force the insurance company to pay you all the money you deserve.
Common injuries associated with DUI accidents are discussed in general “layman’s” terms below. For a complete diagnosis and treatment, please consult with your treating physician.

  1. Herniated disc – A serious condition caused when the internal fluid from a disc in a victim’s spine leaks out of the disc. This causes severe irritation to the nearby nerves. The body identifies the leaking fluid as a foreign substance and attacks the fluid, causing extreme pain because the “battle” takes place on the nearby nerve roots. Please feel free to contact your treating doctor or our DUI accident attorneys for additional helpful information.
  2. Bulging or protruding disc – A “bulging” or “swelling” of the disc. This condition is troubling because the swelling or bulging may cause the disc to push against a nearby nerve root. This is associated with tingling or pain in the extremities, as well as back pain. Please feel free to contact your treating doctor or our DUI accident attorneys for additional helpful information.
  3. Annular tearing – An internal disruption of the disc in a victim’s spine. It is associated with a ripping of the disc and is very painful because there is an abundance of nerves present in the area. Annular tearing can produce severe back pain and possibly leg pain because the effected nerves travel to the legs. Please feel free to contact your treating doctor or our DUI accident attorneys for additional helpful information.
  4. Spinal cord injury – Any type of accident may cause an injury to the spinal cord. This is a serious and life-altering injury. It produces severe symptoms that will alter a person’s life. Many times, a spinal cord injury produces paralysis or other loss of motion. Unfortunately, many of these injuries are permanent and the victim will never recover fully from the accident. Victims with a spinal injury may never be able to walk again. In addition, the victim may require full-time care, such as a nurse, and may never be able to work again. They will also require ongoing medical care and financial assistance for the rest of their lives. Please feel free to contact your treating doctor or our DUI accident attorneys for additional helpful information.
  5. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) – Any type of car accident injuring the head may cause a serious condition called Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This is a serious and life-altering injury. Traumatic Brain Injury is a serious brain injury that many individuals never recover from. It produces severe symptoms and may alter a victim’s personality, motor skills, communication skills, speech, and ability to reason or think clearly. Many victims of Traumatic Brain Injury are never able to work again. They will also require ongoing medical care and financial assistance for the rest of their lives. Please feel free to contact your treating doctor or our DUI accident attorneys for additional helpful information.
  6. Other injuries – any part of the body can be injured in a car accident. Some of the common injuries are discussed above. For details on additional injuries, please contact our experienced DUI accident attorneys.

DUI accident victims may be entitled to significant financial compensation for their injuries. Our DUI accident attorneys will work hard to get you all the money you deserve. You may receive money for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical treatment, and a host of other reasons depending upon your case. If you have suffered an injury, please contact our DUI accident attorneys immediately so we may begin getting you the medical treatment and money you deserve.

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Truck Accidents

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

 

18 wheeler Diesel truck accident at traffic intersection

18 wheel Diesel truck accident at traffic intersection

     Collisions involving commercial trucks often produce catastrophic injuries.  This is a natural result of the forces involved in trucking accidents.  Many commercial trucks weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds, compared with approximately 2,200 pounds for a typical car.  So, in a trucking accident, the enormous size and weight of the commercial truck produces serious injuries in almost every case.  Furthermore, commercial trucks often have bumpers or sides that do not match the typical height of a normal car bumper – which removes or negates one of the most common car safety devices.  Another unfortunate reality is that commercial trucks have a much higher ground clearance.  If a car impacts the side of a commercial truck, the top half of the car is often sheared completely off the bottom half of the car – with disastrous results for the car driver.  Our truck accident attorneys will investigate the accident scene and determine who is at fault for the truck accident.       

     It is critical that an experienced truck accident attorney handle your case.  Truck accident cases are much more complex than a typical car accident case.  Commercial truck drivers are governed by a different set of rules than other drivers.  Our truck accident attorneys will thoroughly investigate your case.  It is imperative to obtain and analyze evidence relating to the trucking accident.  For example, our truck accident attorneys will obtain:

           

Las Vegas 18 wheel Diesel truck accident at traffic intersection

Las Vegas 18 wheel Diesel truck accident at traffic intersection

In some cases, commercial truck accidents occur because of driver error or fatigue.  Truck drivers may not pay attention to the road, and not notice oncoming traffic.  They may also force their way into oncoming traffic thinking that any car can stop prior to hitting them.  A common cause of truck accidents is driver fatigue.  Commercial truck drivers are sometimes paid for each delivery, so this encourages truck drivers to stay on the road instead of resting or taking a break.  These financial incentives encourage truck drivers to continue driving when they are tired and dangerous – leading to truck accidents.  It can also encourage truck drivers to skip necessary maintenance because they are in a hurry to continue with their delivery rather than stopping to have brakes checked or other maintenance performed in a timely manner.  Our truck accident attorneys are experienced in investigating these possible causes of a truck accident. 

          
Truck accident victims may be entitled to significant financial compensation for their injuries.  Our truck accident attorneys will work hard to get you all the money you deserve.  You may receive money for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical treatment, and a host of other reasons depending upon your case.  If you have suffered an injury, please contact our truck accident attorneys immediately so we may begin getting you the money you deserve.

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Motorcycle Accidents

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Las Vegas Motorcycle AccidentMotorcycle accidents cause severe injuries because the rider lacks the protective cocoon of an automobile. Cars are specifically designed to minimize injuries in a crash and utilize many safety features.  Motorcycles lack these basic safety measures such as seatbelts and air bags.  In addition, a small impact from a car can cause a motorcycle rider to lose control of his bike and suffer serious injuries. 
          Our motorcycle accident attorneys will review your motorcycle accident and determine who should be held responsible for any injuries you suffer.  There are three typical causes of accidents that our motorcycle accident attorneys handle.  First, another driver may cause the motorcycle accident.  Motorcycles are hard to see because they are small.  Unfortunately, aggressive drivers feel that a small motorcycle must move out of their way.  Car drivers may pull out in front of a motorcycle, or cut a motorcycle off, when they would never take that action in the face of another oncoming car or truck.  Our motorcycle accident attorneys will hold these aggressive drivers responsible for their actions.  Second, road conditions may cause a motorcycle accident.  Motorcycles are extremely vulnerable to road conditions.  

Las Vegas Motorcycle AccidentThe current construction on Las Vegas roadways and highways creates difficulties for riders.  Improperly marked roads or unsafe construction zones may appear suddenly and cause a motorcycle accident.  Our motorcycle accident attorneys will fully investigate the accident scene and determine who was responsible for any unsafe road condition.  Third, motorcycle equipment may cause a motorcycle accident or contribute to any injuries.  For example, faulty brakes or defective tires may be the primary cause of a particular motorcycle accident.  Protective clothing such as a helmet or riding clothing may also be defective, allowing injuries which should never have occurred.  Our motorcycle accident attorneys will investigate all possible factors causing the motorcycle accident and promptly pursue them to obtain the maximum compensation for an injured rider. 

  
Motorcycle accident victims may be entitled to significant financial compensation for their injuries.  Our motorcycle accident attorneys will work hard to get you all the money you deserve.  You may receive money for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical treatment, and a host of other reasons depending upon your case.  If you have suffered an injury, please contact our motorcycle accident attorneys immediately so we may begin getting you the money you deserve.

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Premises Liability

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Slip and Fall Accidents (Premises Liability)
          A property or store owner is responsible for maintaining the location in a safe manner.  An individual may recover damages from a person who allows a dangerous or unsafe condition to exist on their property.  If a slip and fall accident happens, our slip and fall attorneys are available to assist you. 

 

         A slip and fall accident can happen anyplace there is an unsafe or dangerous condition.  Common locations include grocery stores, movie theatres, restaurants, department stores, and unmarked stairs or drop-offs.  Our slip and fall accident attorneys are able to evaluate your case and get you the maximum compensation for your injuries.  Slip and fall accident victims may be entitled to significant financial compensation for their injuries.  Our slip and fall accident attorneys will work hard to get you all the money you deserve.  You may receive money for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical treatment, and a host of other reasons depending upon your case.  If you have suffered an injury, please contact our slip and fall accident attorneys immediately so we may begin getting you the money you deserve.

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Car Accidents

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Car Accident, auto wreck. Collision with pole

       Car accidents in Las Vegas are an unfortunate reality.  The roads are plagued with overly aggressive drivers or drivers that do not pay attention to the road and their surroundings. Drivers like these cause accidents.
         Car accidents produce a wide range of injuries.  These range from broken bones caused by the traumatic forces of collisions, to soreness and stiffness associated with “whiplash.”  Our car accident attorneys frequently deal with insurance companies and notice they will typically try to deny all but the most obvious injuries.  Insurance companies will attempt to deny certain injuries that are difficult to diagnose, such as whiplash or other soft-tissue injuries.  They will also seek to refuse to reimburse medical expenses for diagnostic treatment such as an MRI or X-Rays.  However, when our experienced car accident attorneys contact the insurance companies, they know these delaying tactics will not work and that they cannot take further advantage of a victim.  Our car accident attorneys will work hard and force the insurance company to pay you all the money you deserve. 

       Unfortunately, car accidents frequently produce injuries.  An injured victim is first struck by another driver; and second victimized by an insurance company that refuses to pay the victim a proper settlement for their injuries.  Insurance companies have no incentive to properly compensate victims.  Insurance companies are not in business to pay money to victims, they are in business to make money.  Shortly after a collision, the insurance company may contact the victim and offer a small monetary settlement.  This is almost never a fair settlement, and the insurance companies hope the victim does not contact a car accident attorney.  Our car accident attorneys are able to get you the maximum compensation for your injuries, and prevent you from accepting a very unfair deal from a greedy insurance company. 

         Common injuries associated with car accidents are discussed in general “layman’s” terms below.  For a complete diagnosis and treatment, please consult with your treating physician.


  1. Herniated disc – A serious condition caused when the internal fluid from a disc in a victim’s spine leaks out of the disc.  This causes severe irritation to the nearby nerves.  The body identifies the leaking fluid as a foreign substance and attacks the fluid, causing extreme pain because the “battle” takes place on the nearby nerve roots.  Please feel free to contact your treating doctor or our car accident attorneys for additional helpful information. 
  2. Bulging or protruding disc – A “bulging” or “swelling” of the disc.  This condition is troubling because the swelling or bulging may cause the disc to push against a nearby nerve root.  This is associated with tingling or pain in the extremities, as well as back pain.  Please feel free to contact your treating doctor or our car accident attorneys for additional helpful information. 
  3. Annular tearing – An internal disruption of the disc in a victim’s spine.  It is associated with a ripping of the disc and is very painful because there is an abundance of nerves present in the area.  Annular tearing can produce severe back pain and possibly leg pain because the effected nerves travel to the legs.  Please feel free to contact your treating doctor or our car accident attorneys for additional helpful information. 
  4. Spinal cord injury – Any type of accident may cause an injury to the spinal cord.  This is a serious and life-altering injury.  It produces severe symptoms that will alter a person’s life.  Many times, a spinal cord injury produces paralysis or other loss of motion.  Unfortunately, many of these injuries are permanent and the victim will never recover fully from the accident.  Victims with a spinal injury may never be able to walk again.  In addition, the victim may require full-time care, such as a nurse, and may never be able to work again.  They will also require ongoing medical care and financial assistance for the rest of their lives.   Please feel free to contact your treating doctor or our car accident attorneys for additional helpful information. 
  5. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) – Any type of car accident injuring the head may cause a serious condition called Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  This is a serious and life-altering injury.  Traumatic Brain Injury is a serious brain injury that many individuals never recover from.  It produces severe symptoms and may alter a victim’s personality, motor skills, communication skills, speech, and ability to reason or think clearly.  Many victims of Traumatic Brain Injury are never able to work again.  They will also require ongoing medical care and financial assistance for the rest of their lives.   Please feel free to contact your treating doctor or our car accident attorneys for additional helpful information. 
  6. Other injuries – any part of the body can be injured in a car accident.  Some of the common injuries are discussed above.  For details on additional injuries, please contact our experienced car accident attorneys. 

Car accident victims may be entitled to significant financial compensation for their injuries.  Our car accident attorneys will work hard to get you all the money you deserve.  You may receive money for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical treatment, and a host of other reasons depending upon your case.  If you have suffered an injury, please contact our car accident attorneys immediately so we may begin getting you the medical treatment and money you deserve.   

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FAQ PI CASES

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

This section is for frequently asked questions related to Personal Injury Cases. Please feel free to browse some of the most common questions we encounter when assisting people who have suffered.

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