By Patrick George One of the most confusing areas of personal injury law is the duty to mitigate that lies with every injured person. This blog will attempt to explain this responsibility. Many believe that if they didn’t cause the accident and they can prove negligence by another, they will…
By Patrick George It’s hard to imagine more distractions for driving. A few currently include email, texting, phone calls, and checking phones. Now we have a new one known as Pokemon Go. Pokemon Go is a game that people play on their cell phones as they walk, or drive, around…
By Patrick George Recently I wrote concerning bicycling and the safety that needs to be exercised when engaging in that activity. However, as has been shown by various universities, bicycling can improve your health and mental outlook on life. Exposure to the sun actually increases happiness. We seem to recognize…
By Patrick N. George We’ve all seen this before the situation before where items are tied precariously to the top of a car or hanging over the edge of a truck. If it falls out, who is at fault? Before we go further, we hope that nothing goes wrong in…
By Patrick George Recently, I wrote concerning bicycling and the safety that needs to be exercised when engaging in that activity. However, as has been shown by various universities, bicycling can improve your health and mental outlook on life. Exposure to the sun actually increases happiness. We seem to recognize…
By Patrick N. George Some of the very worst accidents and injuries can occur when collisions occur between passenger cars and commercial semi trucks and trailers. However, there are things you can do to protect yourself. Be cautious when making turns. This is especially true when making a right hand…
By Patrick George Summer is nearly over, fall is in the air, and kids are headed back to school. Here are some ways to take the worry out of whether your children are safe. First, select the right backpack for your child. Children seem to have more and more school…
By now, most people know that wearing a seatbelt is safer than not wearing a seatbelt. The use of a seatbelt can reduce the risk of serious vehicle accident injuries, including death, by approximately fifty percent. The use of a seatbelt during an accident can prevent a person from hitting…
In a personal injury case there are two categories of damages: The first is commonly called “economic” damages; while the second is known as “noneconomic” damages. Both of these categories should be considered and discussed with your attorney to fully maximize the value of your case. What are economic damages?…
If you have been in an accident and suffered an injury to your head, then you have to be aware of the dangers this may pose. Sometimes injuries of this type do not become evident for days, weeks, or even months. This makes it even more important to discuss possible…