Did you know that 17% of traffic accident victims are readmitted to the hospital after going home? Although most people successfully recover from accidents while recovering at home, some have to go right back to the hospital. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the top reasons for rehospitalization after car […]
When a vehicle smashes into the undercarriage of a semi-truck, it can be one of the worst accidents that ever happens on the road. A smaller vehicle is simply no match for a big rig. These accidents often involve powerful impacts, crash-related fires, and extreme damage to the smaller vehicle, including having its roof completely […]
Many people don’t realize that a wrongful death action is quite different from a personal injury case. It’s not a claim on behalf of the deceased family member (like a survival action is). It’s a claim for yourself. This means you’ll have to prove your losses and show you’re entitled to compensation under the law. […]
Anyone who has experienced the death of a close loved one due to someone else’s negligence has felt a particular kind of sorrow. Your grief is mixed with anger at a negligent person, not to mention plenty of confusion and worry about the future. What if you suddenly lost your spouse or domestic partner? What […]
At the start of a new personal injury case with a client at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, one of the first questions to come up is, “How long will this take?” Great question! We don’t blame you for being curious about the timeframe. The short answer is: It depends. The speed of your case […]
What Causes Semi-Truck Underride Accidents? When a vehicle smashes into the undercarriage of a semi-truck, it can be one of the worst accidents that ever happens on the road. A smaller vehicle is simply no match for a big rig. These accidents often involve powerful impacts, crash-related fires, and extreme damage to the smaller vehicle, […]
When should you hire a personal injury lawyer? That’s a great question, but it doesn’t always have a clear-cut answer. It depends on what’s happening. One thing is for sure: Don’t call us before you call 911! Call for emergency assistance if you have injuries or anyone else was injured in the accident. Accept medical […]
When you’re a personal injury traffic accident attorney, people sometimes ask questions like, “Why would I hire you?” The average person doesn’t necessarily understand the role of a personal injury lawyer. In a way, that’s a great thing! If you don’t understand it, you’re lucky. It probably means a negligent person has never hurt you […]
How Are Personal Injury Lawyers Paid? When you see the enormous photo of a personal injury traffic accident attorney on a big, flashy billboard, do you ever wonder how they get paid? Many of them have silly slogans like, “NO WIN, NO FEE,” but what does that actually mean? At Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, […]
You might not have heard of post-collision fuel-fed fires (PCFFF) but they’re well known among firefighters and personal injury attorneys. A PCFFF bursts out with powerful force during a car crash due to the combustibility of fuel and other substances in a fire. Within moments, a person can suffer life-threatening burns and inhalation injuries from […]