If you have been in a car accident, you know how difficult it can be for everyone involved. During the stress of this time, it’s also difficult to react correctly when emotions and stress are high. Many people find after the car accident, they could have taken measures to help ensure a quicker resolution. Knowing what evidence to collect from the scene is crucial for the insurance process. Documenting the Scene The best way to document the scene is to get law evidence involved. Even if the accident is minor, you should call law...Continue Reading...
Personal injury incidents can result in mild to fatal injuries. If you suffer an injury due to the negligence of another person or entity, you typically have two options. You can seek damages from your own insurance company. Alternatively, you can recover damages from the at-fault party.North Carolina is an at-fault state for personal injury cases. This means that you are entitled to file a third-party claim with the negligent party’s insurance company. When you file a claim, it is reviewed and handled by an insurance adjuster.Who Is an Insurance...Continue Reading...
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience, and handling your claim with the insurance company is just one of the inconveniences that you’ll likely face after a collision. Obtaining a car accident settlement can be a fairly quick process, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get the most out of your claim.Before you accept an injury settlement offer from your insurer, there are some important things you need to know. Read on to learn more about what happens when you accept a car accident settlement.What to Expect...Continue Reading...
Car accidents happen frequently in urban areas, and though rush hour is one of the most inconvenient times to experience a wreck, it’s also more common for collisions to occur at this time of day when roads are congested and drivers are focused on getting home or to work. Rear-end collisions can occur during rush hour because traffic is constantly changing speeds and drivers may be more distracted.If you’ve been rear-ended during rush hour traffic in San Diego, it’s important to stay calm and follow specific steps to take care...Continue Reading...
Cases of medical malpractice occur far more frequently than you might think, with some types of medical errors being made more often than others. When a medical professional, such as a doctor, obstetrician, surgeon, or nurse, for example, compromises the medical standard of care, the patient suffering from this negligence may then bring a claim against the liable party to recover compensation for all they have been through. With that in mind, we at Wilt & Klausing, PLLC, have gone into further detail about some of the most commonly...Continue Reading...
When you've suffered through a major accident, you might not think your injuries are so serious. You may have even already recovered from much of the physical damage the accident caused. However, that's not the only way you can suffer after an injury. Traumatic events can leave an impact on your mind after the fact. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, can have lasting, painful effects on your mental and physical health. Because of this, you need to know whether you're able to file a claim for your PTSD. If you’re...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been terminated or suspended from work for a significant period of time and you believe that your employer’s reasoning was unethical, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) can take on your case and work to remedy the situation. The MSPB is part of the executive branch of the United States government, and their goal is to develop hiring practices, stop discrimination, and defend employees from retaliation by their employers in the workplace. Appeals can be filed through the MSPB, and investigations will be done to...Continue Reading...
