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Calculating Lost Income for Self-Employed After 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 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 […]
Things to Know About Chest Contusions
/in personal injury/by Hedge Copeland, PCA chest contusion is essentially a bruise that affects any part of the chest and the organs it protects. Blunt force trauma breaks blood vessels, leaving a large bruise. If the impact is strong enough, you may also suffer injuries to your lungs, heart, or other organs. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Hedge Copeland […]
How Unsafe Booster Seats Cause Injuries in 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 […]