Some car accident victims avoid hiring a lawyer because of concerns about money or because they do not truly understand what a lawyer can do for them after a car accident. First, you do not have to let financial concerns prevent you from consulting a lawyer or hiring one to represent you in a car accident claim. Personal injury...
Continue ReadingBrain injuries take many forms, from concussions to massive cerebral trauma. But although their particulars can differ, all brain injuries hold the potential to disrupt your life, cause you pain, and burden you with crushing expenses. For that reason, it’s critical to seek the help of an experienced lawyer if you or someone you love sustained a brain injury...
Continue ReadingRiding motorcycles has been a passion for many Americans over the years, and most riders still use their motorcycle as their main source of transportation to and from work. The U.S. Bureau of Transport states that registrations of motorcycles have increased from 1997 to 2006 by 75 percent. It seems as if every time a new model comes out...
Continue ReadingYes, they do. The evidence is overwhelming that properly fitting, industry-standard helmets can entirely prevent head injuries or dramatically reduce their severity in motorcycle and bicycle accidents. Or, to put it more simply, wearing a helmet can save your life. Read on if you are interested in learning more about helmet safety, helmet laws, and how an experienced motorcycle...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured by another person’s negligence, you may have the right to compensation for your injuries. As you build your case, you might wonder what you can include as part of your personal injury claim. What losses deserve compensation, and how can you calculate them effectively? The insurance company can have a very different idea of...
Continue ReadingGetting hurt in an accident can put you under significant financial strain. You have unplanned medical costs to contend with, your wages drop due to your temporary (or permanent) inability to work because of your injuries, and you struggle to keep up with your day-to-day expenses. All because someone else’s wrongful actions left you injured. A personal injury claim...
Continue ReadingWhen dealing with a serious injury, you may wonder whether you need a lawyer to help handle your personal injury claim. Does having a lawyer make a difference? At Hutzler Law, we have extensive experience dealing with a wide range of injury claims and the tools and skills to go up against the big names in insurance, including Geico....
Continue ReadingIf Allstate handles your vehicle insurance claim following a car accident, you may wonder about their process and how our lawyers handle these cases. Our car accident attorneys understand that each insurance company has its own internal processes and procedures for processing a claim for a victim following a car crash. Our knowledge of and experience with Allstate helps...
Continue ReadingPeople often travel for work, to buy groceries, or to have fun. No matter where they are, they could get into an accident on someone else’s property for many reasons. Human negligence commonly contributes to these accidents. Usually, the property owner is careless, leading to injury. Even if hazards appear minor, they can cause severe consequences. The victim may...
Continue ReadingA victim bringing a legal claim against a party who injured them must prove several elements integral to a personal injury case. They must prove that the accused party had a duty not to hurt them and violated that duty. They must also prove they suffered an injury and that injury directly resulted from the accused’s actions. They must...
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