Is gross negligence the same as negligence? Careless mistakes or inattention that result in injury are identified as negligence, while deliberate and reckless disregard for the safety of others is identified as gross negligence. While the difference between the two might not be readily apparent for those unfamiliar with personal injury law, there is an […]

Blunt force trauma is best defined as a “relatively low-velocity impact over a relatively large surface area.” In practice, it usually manifests itself as a blunt object impacting the body in a non-penetrating manner. Some real-world examples of blunt force trauma might include an ornament falling off a shelf and striking you in the skull, […]

A top priority for insurance adjusters is to reduce the exposure to losses against your claim. He or she accomplishes this goal by denying it or finding a way to reduce its value. The techniques they use put you in an awkward position since medical bills are piling up. Plus, the adjuster assigned to your […]

After filing a car accident claim, you will most likely be asked to provide all different types of medical documentation. This is done not only for insurance companies to assess the value of your claim, but to determine which of your injuries were a result of the accident and which were pre-existing conditions. Often, the […]