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A helmet sits on the road after a cyclist is hit by a car, causing a common bicycle accident injury.
The Most Common Bicycle Accident Injury Questions

Bike riding is an activity that’s fun, inexpensive, and something you can do all year. Unfortunately, bike riding also comes with its share of dangers because of inattentive drivers, cyclists, and hazardous road conditions. The U.S. averages 49,000 bicycle injuries per year. An overwhelming number of these accidents are preventable. Though we hope you’ll be…

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How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

Though it may be surprising, the most straightforward answer is that it could cost nothing or something. That seems vague, but the cost for a personal injury lawyer depends on your case. Whether it is a settlement, goes to trial, whether your case is won or lost, and the amount of compensation won are all…

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flowers on a casket at a graveside service following wrongful death of family member
Are Punitive Damages Taxable?

Are Wrongful Death Settlements Taxable? Paying taxes is as American as apple pie. Taxes are commonly paid on wages earned from work or when shopping. They can even get deducted from legal settlements won in court. Interestingly, not all legal payments are created the same. That means you may not owe taxes depending on the…

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worried healthcare worker questions what is considered medical malpractice
What Is Considered Medical Malpractice?

We have some of the best medical care in the world. Excellent medical facilities, advanced research, and well-educated health professionals provide unmatched benefits to patients.  Unfortunately, even with the best healthcare, mistakes that cause pain, disability, and even death can occur. Medical malpractice happens when a nurse, doctor, or other medical professional fails to provide…

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widow cries as personal injury lawyers argue over payout in wrongful death settlement
Payout of Wrongful Death Settlements

The payout of wrongful death settlements can remove a huge weight off the shoulders of the family members that lost a loved one. Losing a loved one can change you forever. The sting of the loss is even greater when it is due to a disregard for your loved one’s well-being. In many cases, family…

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