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The Impact of Pre-Existing Injuries on Personal Injury Claims
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCWhen you suffer a personal injury, you may feel like the insurance company is coming at you from every angle—and you’re probably right. The other party’s insurance adjuster’s job is to find ways to drive down the value of your claim and save their employer money. Unfortunately, this means that victims with pre-existing injuries and […]
The Importance of Eyewitnesses in a Personal Injury Case
/in personal injury/by Hedge CopelandWhen you’ve suffered a personal injury, you’ll be surprised by just how much everything costs. It’s not just about medical bills, although those can be budget-breaking. You also have the cost of going to and from appointments, a sudden loss of income, property damage, and more. Fighting to get that money back from the liable […]
Why You Shouldn’t Give an Insurance Adjuster Your Health History
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCAfter an accident, you may be in contact with a long list of people—the other person involved, your insurance company, law enforcement, and the other person’s insurance provider, to name a few. However, you have to be careful about what you say and what you sign. Not everyone you talk to has your best interests […]
Why Is It So Dangerous to Speed in a Work Zone?
/in personal injury/by Hedge CopelandSpeeding in a construction zone is extremely dangerous, and it comes with a steep price. Those who are ticketed for speeding or driving recklessly in a work zone often face massive fines and points on their license. Learn more about the dangers of work zone speeding and how you can keep yourself safe. If you’ve […]
How Accident Scene Photos Can Increase the Value of a Car Crash Claim
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCAdrenaline surges through your veins in the seconds and minutes following a car accident, and that makes it hard to make choices that will benefit you down the road. However, setting aside time to protect your claim can make all the difference between no settlement and a fair settlement offer. Learn more about how accident […]
Calculating Lost Income for Self-Employed Individuals After a Car Accident
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCLost income is a significant part of many accident settlements. Considering that many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, an unexpected loss of income can be financially devastating. It’s more complicated if you are self-employed. If you don’t earn a set salary or hourly wage, how can you prove that you lost out on income as […]
Are Self-Driving Cars Really Safe?
/in personal injury/by Hedge CopelandEvery time you check the news, there’s something about self-driving cars—accidents caused by self-driving cars, new technology being tested, or public spats over feedback on these vehicles. Regular drivers are left wondering—are self-driving cars safe, and if not, will they ever be? Autonomous vehicles have their benefits and drawbacks, and no matter how safe they […]
Apps You Should Always Have on Your Phone in Case of an Accident
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCNo one plans to get in a car accident. And yet, in Alabama, there’s a crash reported every four minutes or so. Knowing this, it’s important to be prepared. It’s better to have the apps on your phone and never need them than to end up in a crash and not have the resources you […]
Proving the Other Driver Was Texting in an Auto Accident
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCThe roads are filled with billboards telling drivers that no text is worth their life, that their message can wait, and that distracted driving is against the law. Despite this, drivers continue to text and drive at an alarming rate. Taking your eyes off the road for even a moment can have disastrous consequences, and […]
Common Dental Injuries That Result from Auto Accidents
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland PCWhen people think of car accident injuries, they rarely think of dental injuries, but tooth damage is actually fairly common in car crashes. These injuries are often a significant issue for victims, as not everyone has dental insurance and even those who do have insurance could end up spending thousands out-of-pocket. Not sure what your […]