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Will I need a Lawyer if I have been rear ended, an examination of car accident in NC
Posted by Lawyer in Car Accident Lawyers on February 27, 2012
We recently came across a number of our readers that had rear end collisions which have occurred during the winter months. We found a number of people were out of work or had an injury but had no idea what to do.
They said , Clients often ask if they need a lawyer if they are in an accident of have been rear ended. See: car accident lawyer North Carolina
The recent case of Bronson v. Hansel is a clear example of why you need a lawyer .
Trudi Bronson was involved in an auto accident. She had a property damage claim against the driver and she had a neck injury. She accepted $2000.00 after negotiations about the value of the damage to her vehicle.
Although she maintained that the insurance adjuster told her the Release she was given to sign was for the property damage only, the Release contained additional language concerning injuries.
Trudi had an MRI of her neck shortly thereafter and she was found to have a serious neck injury – a herniated disc in her neck. Her injury claim was dismissed by the Judge and the dismissal was affirmed on appeal, even though two of the Judges on the panel believed she had signed the Release under the mistaken belief that she was only Releasing her property damage claim.
We all sign documents without reading the small print (I recall house closings in particular). You have to call an attorney immediately after an accident to protect your rights.
In this case the insurance company could have allowed her to bring her claim. Instead the insurance company chose to take advantage of a very questionable Release obtained from her before she had a lawyer. After an auto accident call a lawyer. The initial consultation is usually without charge and levels the playing field with an insurance company.
Legal News Governments prepare for Gulf of Mexico offshore drilling accident
Posted by Lawyer in Car Accident Lawyers on February 13, 2012
How rescue workers respond to an emergency at an offshore drilling facility in the Gulf of Mexico can make all the difference. That’s why the U.S. Department of State and other government officials recently held a seminar focused on preparedness and response procedures related to the energy sector in the Gulf of Mexico region. Government representatives from the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States met to discuss a wide range of topics, including preventive regulatory frameworks, safety standards for floating production units and best practices in oil spill containment.
What would you do if you sustained a serious injury on an offshore drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico? What if you couldn’t work for weeks or months? What if your insurance company refused to cooperate? You need an experienced Louisiana maritime attorneys on your side. You need the Law Offices of William Gee III. We want to work with you and help you decide the best course of action, including whether to file an offshore drilling injury lawsuit in Louisiana. We understand how complicated such cases can be, especially for people dealing with such a disaster for the first time. Allow us to put our knowledge to work for you. Contact an offshore attorney in Louisiana who puts people first. Contact the Law Offices of William Gee III.
Lawyers News1 Several injured in MARTA bus accident in Atlanta
Posted by Lawyer in Car Accident Lawyers on January 23, 2012
By JIM DANKO
A MARTA bus accident in Atlanta on Jan. 23 resulted in more than a dozen injuries, according to media reports.
The public transportation bus apparently struck a tree around 7:20 a.m. near Nathan Road and Brownlee Place in the city’s southwest side. The injury victims, including the bus driver, were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment, a MARTA spokeswoman told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In total, 19 people, including the driver, were treated for injuries, although the extent of the injuries was not yet known.
Breaking News987 Probe underway into Atlanta car accident that killed Kathy Porter
Posted by Lawyer in Car Accident Lawyers on January 12, 2012
n investigation is underway into the tragic Atlanta car accident that killed Kathy Porter, the wife of Braves head trainer Jeff Porter.
Kathy Porter was a passenger in an SUV that was struck by a state patrol trooper’s vehicle on New Year’s Eve. Her husband was behind the wheel when the trooper crashed into them at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Capitol Avenue in Atlanta. Trooper Donald Crozier headed west on Memorial Drive and had activated his emergency lights and siren, according to a state patrol spokesman. The trooper was on his way to assist another trooper attempting to stop a motorcyclist on nearby Interstate 20, according to news reports.
