The National Medical Malpractice Advocacy Association (NMMAA) is using the month of July to educate the public about harmful negligence in the healthcare community. The Association, along with cities, states, and other organizations around the United States, is observing July as Medical Malpractice Awareness Month. The awareness efforts of the NMMAA are focused on…
Getting into a car accident can be a traumatic experience. In this situation, you don’t want to have to worry about paying for treatment and medical bills; your main concern should be getting well. Unfortunately, car insurance companies for at-fault drivers may attempt to offer you a low-ball settlement that does not meet your…
A car accident can happen to anyone at any time. It’s important to know how to handle the aftermath of a car accident before you head out on the road. Arm yourself with the information below to ensure you’re prepared in case you get into an accident. Following these steps will help ensure your…
While summer is still a month away, the improving weather and the holiday create an attraction for individuals to take to the road. Thus begins the 100 deadliest days, beginning Memorial Day weekend and lasting until Labor Day weekend. As people go on vacations, road trips, and spend more time out in the sun,…
What could be worse than having to deal with an insurance company and having them lie to you to protect their profits? Getting into a car accident where the negligent driver does not have adequate coverage or is not insured at all. Unfortunately, thousands of accidents occur each year where the person responsible doesn’t…
We pay monthly premiums in the hopes that when we need the insurance company, they’ll be there to help. Unfortunately, in car accidents caused by someone else’s negligence, those premiums don’t matter nearly as much because you won’t be dealing with your own insurance company. Instead, you’ll be dealing with an insurance company only…
Drunk driving is one of the most serious offenses that a person can perform. The driver is often inebriated to the point where they can no longer make safe choices to protect others on the road, leading to serious accidents as a result. After a drunk driving accident, it’s easy for the injured party…
From texting while driving to being intoxicated behind the wheel, car accidents often occur due to driver error. However, weather conditions can also lead to devastating collisions. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 1,235,145 accidents involved hazardous weather (21 percent of all crashes) between 2007 and 2016. Each year,…
Car accidents are common all over the nation. In the state of Missouri, there are some very specific causes that tend to be more common than others. Understanding the different circumstances responsible for causing car accidents is important in protecting yourself whenever you get behind the wheel. Drinking and Driving It’s a very unfortunate…
When it comes to car accidents, there are a lot of things that people are not aware of and it could be damaging to their pursuit of compensation. One of the important steps after a car accident we detailed was reporting the accident to the proper authorities. Unfortunately, reporting the car accident to the…