Traumatic brain injuries are often life-altering and, at worse, life-threatening. Most people dealing with this serious injury are eager to get back to the life they once knew. Understandably, this leads victims of traumatic brain injuries to wonder how quickly they can settle their case and what the average settlement for a brain injury might be. So you are...
Continue ReadingDouble indemnity clauses stipulate that an insurance carrier agrees to pay at least double the policy limit if the policyholder dies an accidental death. Life insurance and accident policies (also known as AD&D for “accidental death and dismemberment”) often include double indemnity clauses. While these clauses can provide financial relief and other benefits in a time of grief, understanding...
Continue ReadingBeing involved in a motorcycle collision is terrifying. If you are a passenger on the motorcycle, you might also be confused about what you should do next. The idea of filing a claim against someone you know or care about is stressful. However, you need to look out for your best interests when you’ve suffered injuries that are no...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can be traumatic, bringing about devastating consequences. Where the victims suffer serious injuries, the wounds, visible and invisible, may stay with victims for years to come. Families who lose a loved one in a car accident may never truly heal. Car accident settlements are a way for victims and the at-fault party to resolve the case without...
Continue ReadingThe main purpose of damages in a personal injury case is to compensate someone for the losses they suffered due to the defendant’s negligence. There are multiple types of damages that you can receive if another person’s negligence causes you harm. What if the defendant’s behavior was particularly bad? What if the defendant knew in advance that what they...
Continue ReadingA wrongful death claim is more than just a lawsuit. Losing a loved one suddenly and senselessly impacts a family in countless ways. If you lost someone special due to wrongful death, you have a right to recover for your financial losses. While no compensation could ever replace the loss of a loved one, economic recovery may help families...
Continue ReadingWere you injured in a jackknife truck accident? Are you not only dealing with recovering from your physical injuries but also the financial impact of the accident? Do you wonder whether you have a claim against the negligent truck driver for financial compensation? At Gerash Steiner Blanton, P.C., we proudly represent trucking accident victims in both settlement negotiations and...
Continue ReadingOne minute you’re driving home from an errand or from work. The next minute, you’re pulled over on the side of the road because someone slammed into the back of your car. Being in an auto accident is bad enough, but what happens if the driver who hit you doesn’t have insurance? Contrary to popular belief, uninsured motorists are...
Continue ReadingAccording to the National Safety Council (NSC), slip and fall-related injuries account for 33% of all emergency department visits for nonfatal injuries. In fact, falls were the leading cause of preventable nonfatal injuries in the United States in 2020. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a grocery store slip and fall accident, you may be...
Continue ReadingWere you involved in a T-bone accident with a large truck? You are likely wondering who will pay your medical bills and what your case is worth. T-bone truck accident settlements will vary from case to case because no two accidents are exactly alike. The best way to learn what your case is worth is to contact a Colorado...
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