Understanding what to do in the aftermath of a car accident can help ensure the process of filing a personal injury claim goes more smoothly. Neglecting some of these crucial steps can create some obstacles for you in the future, jeopardizing your chances of obtaining the compensation you deserve. Try to remain calm and keep the following steps in mind…
Truck accidents frequently result in severe and catastrophic injuries that often require long-term or even lifelong medical care and treatment. Given the nature of these injuries, it is particularly crucial to hire experienced legal representation to ensure the responsible party is held liable. At Scarzafava & Basdekis, PLLC in Oneonta, our catastrophic injury team will provide the skilled legal advocacy…
Spinal cord injuries are considered catastrophic due to the lasting impact they can have on a person’s life. While some causes of spinal cord injuries are unavoidable, the vast majority are actually preventable. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, more than 80% of spinal cord injury victims are men. This is due…
If you were injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you are likely in the process of filing a personal injury claim and you might even be corresponding with the at-fault party’s insurance company. The insurance adjuster you speak to might seem helpful and you might even believe he or she is on your side, especially…
Catastrophic injuries fall under the umbrella of personal injury law, but these types of injuries are generally treated differently and exact much larger damages due to their severe and often permanent nature. It is not uncommon for a catastrophic injury victim to face years of rehabilitation and intensive medical treatment. In some cases, one might even require lifelong medical assistance…
Now that the holidays are here, so is the winter season, which means you can expect more hazards that can potentially lead to a serious slip and fall accident. Snow and rain can make your journeys outdoors, and even indoors, dangerous. If you slipped and fell due to improperly maintained property, you could potentially hold the property owner or manager…
After being involved in a motor vehicle accident, one of the first calls you will likely receive is from the at-fault party’s insurance company. The insurance adjuster you speak to will probably sound friendly and you might even feel like he or she is trying to help you. However, it is important to remember that the insurance adjuster’s job is…
When a person sustains injuries as a result of another party’s negligent actions, he or she has the right to pursue fair and just compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Of course, no two cases are exactly alike, so the damages one recovers can potentially differ greatly. If an injury is particularly severe, it might even be considered a…
Motorcycles are iconic modes of transportation that give riders joy and allow them to feel a sense of freedom that the confines of a car cannot provide. Unfortunately, it is this very feature that also makes motorcycles inherently less safe than other vehicles. In fact, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash…
Slip and fall accidents might not seem like a big deal, but they can actually inflict some serious injuries that can substantially change a person’s life. While any number of injuries can occur as a result of a slip and fall accident, some are much more common than others. If you suffered an injury as a result of a slip…