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How Unsafe Booster Seats Cause Injuries in Side-Impact Crashes
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCCar seat manufacturers do a lot to convince parents that their seats are the safest choice. With marketing regulations in the United States, you should be able to trust their marketing materials. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Independent testing and investigations have found that booster seats can cause serious injuries in side-impact crashes. Have you […]
The Role of Mediation in Personal Injury Claims
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCMediation is a useful tool for a wide range of legal issues, often utilized in divorce cases, custody disputes, and other family law issues. It is also an effective option for many personal injury claims. There are numerous benefits of mediation, including a lower cost for both parties and less time spent in court. As […]
How Keyless Cars Contribute to Auto Accidents
/in personal injury/by Hedge CopelandToday’s cars are all about maximizing convenience, so it’s no surprise that keyless cars are incredibly popular. The majority of cars produced since 2014 are either automatically keyless or allow you to add a keyless start as a feature. However, there are downsides to keyless cars. To start, there has been an uptick in deaths […]
Distracted Doctoring: A Disturbing Trend in Medical Care
/in Uncategorized/by Hedge CopelandDistractions are everywhere in today’s world. In the best-case scenario, being distracted just causes you to miss an important plot twist in your favorite TV show or ask your spouse to repeat themselves. In other scenarios, the outcomes are far more dangerous. A distracted driver can cause fatal injuries, and a distracted doctor can kill […]
What You Need to Know About Red Light Running Accidents
/in personal injury/by Hedge CopelandRed light car accidents are all too common across the United States. Maybe the driver thought they had more time before the light changed from yellow to red or perhaps they were distracted by their phone. In other cases, an impaired or fatigued driver is to blame. Regardless of the cause, red light accidents can […]
The Dangers of Settling Too Soon in an Auto Accident Claim
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, P.C.You have been injured in a car accident and it’s obvious the other party is at fault. You might think it’s an easy path to a fair settlement. The other party’s insurance company has even called you already, offering their condolences and making it clear they want to settle quickly. This might be promising to […]
How Dashcam Footage Can Impact a Car Accident Case
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCFew inventions have changed the world of auto insurance like the dashcam. Available with a range of features, quality levels, and storage options, dashcams provide undeniable proof about what really happens before, during, and after a car accident. If you’ve been in a car accident and you or the other party has a dashcam, you […]
Can an Employer Be Liable for Their Employee Drinking and Driving in Alabama?
/in personal injury/by Hedge CopelandHave you been injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver? You’re likely feeling overwhelmed, angry, and scared. Car accidents are expensive, and you shouldn’t be left covering your lost wages, property damage, and medical bills if someone else made the decision to drive while impaired. These cases can be open-and-shut if the insurance […]
Severe Emotional Trauma Caused by Dog Bites
/in personal injury/by Hedge CopelandThere is no doubt that dog attacks and bites can be traumatic. But many people fail to underestimate the severity of the emotional trauma that dog bite victims endure. If you have suffered devastating emotional trauma after being bitten by a dog, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed. Fortunately, when you […]
What To Do if You Are Injured as a Passenger in a Car Accident
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCPassengers in vehicles are often at the greatest risk for suffering catastrophic injury in the event of a collision. In fact, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), passenger vehicle occupant deaths represented sixty-two percent of the 36,096 motor vehicle crash deaths that occurred in 2019. For this reason, it is critical that […]