Why Do Lawyers Take So Long to Settle a Case?
To answer this question, we could simply cite that old saying that “good things come to those who wait.” We all know that aphorism isn’t always true all the time. But is true most of the time, especially in the personal injury settlement context. Many personal injury claims, especially spine injury claims, involve future medical […]
A Royal Pain: Did Henry VIII Have a Brain Injury?
This English monarch is perhaps best known for creating his own religion, the Church of England, when Pope Clement wouldn’t let him divorce his wife and marry his mistress. During the first part of his reign, Henry was widely regarded as a benevolent and effective king. Later in life, however, his reckless behavior might have […]
Deadly Pedestrian Accident in Stockholm
Investigators are still looking for clues after a speeding motorist struck and killed an 83-year-old man in upstate New York. According to state police, an 83-year-old man was crossing at 8753 Route 11 in the town of Stockholm at around 5:30 p.m. when he was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by a 40-year-old Fort […]
The Dark Side of Pandemic Puppies
Remember when your mother told you that the cute alligator you flushed down the toilet could grow into a monster? We frankly aren’t sure if that story is true or not, although if mom said it, that’s usually enough for us. However, we are sure that pandemic pets, like all of us, often have a […]
Here Comes Santa Claus?
This time, the Jolly Old Elf did not come right down Santa Claus Lane. Instead, the incident happened on an anonymous street in an anonymous town which was in the midst of a silent night and a white Christmas. And, Santa was not just toting toys and goodies in his sleigh. He is also the […]
Wrong-Way Collision in Verona Kills One, Injures Two
Multiple agencies are investigating a serious collision in upstate New York which killed one person and seriously injured two other people. The wreck happened on State Highway 46. For unknown reasons, a 36-year-old man from Rome, who was northbound, crossed over into southbound traffic. He collided with a southbound vehicle carrying a 79-year-old woman and […]
Ailing Woman Rescued at Sea
A dramatic medical evacuation off the North Carolina coast illustrates some common issues in cruise ship injury claims. When a woman aboard the Royal Caribbean vessel Anthem Of The Seas showed signs of severe internal bleeding, shipboard officials knew they needed help. So, they reached out to the Coast Guard. On a dark and stormy […]
Dual Fatal Vehicle Collision in Upstate NY
Two people are dead after a passenger car coasted through a stop sign and into the path of an oncoming large truck. The wreck happened where Munger Hill Road dead-ends into State Highway 3 in Mexico. When a Chevrolet Malibu failed to completely stop at the stop sign, an oncoming Ford Flatbed truck smacked into […]
Fatal Fireball Wreck in Leonia
Investigators believe that two vehicles were racing when a driver lost control of his car and slid into a tree. When officers arrived, a car was fully engulfed in flames and the driver was dead inside it. Pre-wreck video form near the scene shows this vehicle and another one driving close together at a very […]
What on Earth is a SMIDSY Crash?
In some parts of the world, this motorcycle crash acronym stands for Sorry, Mate, I, Didn’t See You. Another common acronym, TBFTL (Turned But Failed to Look) does not have the same ring. Furthermore, SMIDSY captures the cavalier mindset that many drivers have after they hit motorcycle riders. These tortfeasors (negligent drivers) are quick to […]