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A car accident can turn your entire life upside down. One minute you’re driving into work, going to the store, or picking up the kids. Then, in an instant, your car is damaged and you’re in pain. You probably know that you need to file an insurance claim. But how does the claims process work? What do you need to do to obtain the money that you deserve? You’re faced with more questions than you…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will close out its “Local Man & Woman of the Year Campaign” (MYOW) this Saturday June 8th with a sold out grand finale gala at Miami’s Intercontinental Hotel. One local man and woman will be recognized for their compassion and relentless desire to achieve their own personal fundraising goals. The proceeds of the campaign will go toward LLS’s mission of helping to find cures and ensure access to treatments for all…

Have you suffered a personal injury as a result of someone else’s negligence? Maybe you were involved in a rear-end collision with a distracted driver. Or, perhaps the negligence of a store owner resulted in unsafe conditions that led you to slip and fall. As a result, you may be struggling with pain, mounting medical bills, lost wages, or property damage. When your injury is someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Of…

Thinking as an insurance agent can help you reduce the cost of your insurance premium, and to do this you must think about the following: Drive a cheap vehicle: Driving a new vehicle will only make you need the most expensive insurance policy to cover any eventuality with your vehicle. Be the owner of your vehicle: If the car is not yours, you cannot decide which insurance policy is best for you. If you drive…

Talking with an accident lawyer after a crash with an 18-wheeler is more important than one would think. Often, these accidents cause severe injuries that can include fractures, head injuries, and herniated discs. If you have had an accident with an 18-wheeler, it is always best to seek medical attention and speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. Here, we give you the most common causes of accidents when driving an 18-wheeler: Excess hours…

A loaded trailer can carry an average of up to 40 tons, which can make it take longer to brake and, in a truck accident, can contribute to catastrophic injuries. The risks associated with an accident involving a cargo trailer are greater than an accident with the collision of two cars, due to the large size and the number of blind spots on a cargo trailer. If you are driving your vehicle, remember to keep…

Planning a road trip always brings better results than a sporadic trip. There are many things to consider and safety depends on the vehicle and the driver. It is important to keep both in mind and to keep each in good health. Here are some tips on how to avoid car accidents on a road trip: Maintain your vehicle: Always remember to check the battery, tire pressure, operating belts, fluid levels, and brakes of your…

Immediately after a collision, most car accident victims would benefit significantly by hiring a qualified automobile accident lawyer. Consider the following reasons why it is a good idea to hire a lawyer: Their advice: When you are involved in a car accident, you will have questions that you will not know how to answer. Having an expert car accident lawyer provides valuable advice from the moment the accident occurred through the resolution of the case.…

If you have not been involved in a car accident, consider yourself lucky, or possibly overdue for one. According to estimates from the Auto Insurance Industry, a claim for a collision will be filed approximately once every 17.9 years for the average driver. If you received your license at the age of 16, the odds that you will experience some kind of driving accident by the time you are 34, at the latest, is high.…

Insurance companies and adjusters always want to convince victims, even with the most serious of injuries, not to hire counsel. It could be because the insurance company often faces negative exposure in cases where someone is paralyzed, suffered the loss of a limb, or sustained a devastating head injury. They hope to convince a victim to not get the help they may need. Some comments an insurance company may make are: “You don’t need a…