When talking with personal injury lawyers, you will notice that they use legal jargon when speaking with you and others involved in your case. Some attorneys may explain the terms; however, others may not realize you do not know what they are talking about. For the lay person, it can be confusing so here are some common personal injury terms to know.
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Originally Published: May 18, 2021 • Updated: July 13, 2026
When pursuing a personal injury claim, the right documentation is crucial. Specific documents needed will depend on the circumstances of your accident and the nature of your injuries. Use this guide to understand what your attorney may request—and why each item matters.
When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident where the other driver is negligent, you have the right to pursue financial compensation from that driver. What happens when, instead of stopping, the other vehicle takes off and leaves the scene of the accident? You become the victim of a hit-and-run driver.
Originally Published: April 26, 2021 • Updated: March 11, 2025
When you’re pursuing a personal injury claim, the strength of your evidence can make all the difference. Understanding the kinds of proof that support your case helps you protect your rights from day one. Broadly, evidence falls into two categories: physical (tangible) and non‑physical.
If you were injured in an accident at the hands of another, would you feel comfortable talking with a personal injury attorney? Many do not. Many misconceptions surround the field of personal injury law – enough to keep some people from pursuing and filing a claim.
Do you wonder if your injuries are serious enough to make a claim? Maybe you think others will perceive you as greedy. Or, maybe you think it will be too expensive just to sit down and talk.
Originally Published: April 16, 2021 • Updated: July 14, 2026
After a car accident, you’re suddenly faced with countless details, decisions, and documentation. One of the most important pieces of evidence you need to obtain is the police accident report. Written by the investigating officer, this report contains the officer’s observations, notes, and sometimes opinions about fault. It can be an important document should you decide to pursue a personal injury claim.
When you have been seriously injured in a car or truck accident, slip and fall or another type of accident, questions abound: what if you are off work for an extended period of time? who pays the medical bills for your injuries? will you be disabled and able to return to work? Do you need to retain a personal injury lawyer and when should that take place?
The shortest answer to this last question is as soon as possible.
Falls happen for a variety of reasons in the workplace. Slippery work surfaces, unstable work platforms, unprotected holes, falls from ladders. In fact, falling from a ladder is one of the most common types of work accidents, especially in the construction industry (where falls happen to be a leading cause of death).
Construction sites are dangerous places. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) even ranks the construction site as one of the most dangerous workspaces, as workers are at risk for injuries from defective equipment and human error.
Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, with around 8 million people visiting hospitals each year because of injuries caused by them. In 2023 alone, 47,026 people died from falls at home and in the workplace (Injury Facts®).
These accidents often lead to serious, life‑altering injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken hips or pelvis, shoulder and neck injuries, and more.
