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After an accident, one of the biggest questions clients have is, “Who will pay my medical bills?” And for good reason. A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study found that the average emergency room visit after a car accident costs about $3,300. Accident-related hospital stays can average $57,000 over an injured person’s lifetime. So, it’s […]
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor once said, “Remember that no one succeeds alone.” My life proves just how true these words are. From my childhood to now, in both my personal and professional lives, many people have lifted me up when I was down or set an example that inspired me. Each one laid a […]
Accidents cause injuries. Worse, injuries create medical bills. Medical fees from a typical car accident average $29,000. With such high costs, paying your medical bills after a car accident can be a struggle. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you might wonder, “Who will pay my medical bills?” The good news is that […]
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you might have a lot of questions. “How long will it take for me to heal?” “How much will the doctor’s visits cost?” “Should I file a car accident lawsuit?” You might worry about filing a car accident lawsuit. This is especially true if you don’t know […]
Car accidents cause injuries, and those injuries often lead to more than just medical bills. They bring emotional distress, physical pain, and lasting life changes. While many people understand that the at-fault driver’s insurance may cover financial losses, a common question is: who pays for pain and suffering in a car accident? Here’s what you […]
Slip and fall incidents are among the leading causes of severe injuries in Alabama. These incidents can cause permanent disability, affect a victim’s ability to return to work, and disrupt their life and plans for the future with significant medical bills. If you sustained injuries in a slip and fall accident, understanding your rights is […]
Car accidents are unpleasant and upsetting. In fact, experts note that personal injuries are one of life’s most stressful events. (Only events involving death and divorce rank higher.) One of the most stressful things about a car crash is the aftermath. Motor vehicle accidents raise lots of medical and legal issues. One of the biggest legal […]
A negligent driver hits your car. You call the police and see a doctor the same day. Everything’s fine, right? Maybe not. While some car crash injuries—cuts, bruises, and broken bones—are obvious immediately, other serious injuries may take days, weeks, or even months to appear. What should you do if your car accident injuries don’t […]
Car accidents are stressful experiences. Auto accidents cause financial stress and physical injuries – both of which rank among life’s most stressful events. Perhaps the only thing more frustrating than the physical and financial pain caused by car crashes and truck accidents is feeling that you were partly at fault for the accident. If you […]
If you’ve been in a car accident, your first focus should be on healing from your injuries. Unfortunately, getting help for car crash injuries comes at a price. In America, the average total medical costs after an accident can range anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000. Some people believe that this is no big deal because the victim […]