The demands of driving a big-rig truck can often times lead a driver to stay behind the wheel for way longer than they should. Eventually, fatigue sets in, which of course leads to many devastating accidents. Being fatigued behind the wheel can in fact be more dangerous than driving intoxicated in many cases. And driving long hours can be just tiring. Even though the driver is sitting, Continue Reading
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim After a Skiing Accident?
Skiing is a hazardous winter sport and accidents do happen. If you ski, it is important for you to maintain control and feel comfortable with your surroundings at all times in order to avoid injury. While skiers take up a personal liability when engaging in the sport, there are some accidents where fault lies with others and which might warrant a personal injury claim. Many states have laws Continue Reading
Ignore your Mail at the Peril of your Workers’ Comp Benefits
We spend an incredible amount of time here at the Babcock Law Firm perusing blogs and periodicals from some of our colleagues from across the U.S. When we read this piece a few days ago from a firm a Georgia, it piqued our interest in relation to our workers’ compensation clients. Although this particular story involved an employer rather than a worker, it serves to illustrate the importance of Continue Reading
Whiplash/Neck Injuries and Car Accidents – Collecting Damages
Whiplash is one of those incidents that receive a lot of negative publicity. Sure, there are always those looking for a quick buck at someone else’s expense. They claim whiplash is causing excruciating neck pain when in fact they got over any injury in a few days or so. However, there are incidents where whiplash can be a pretty serious thing. Whenever your head and neck are violently thrown Continue Reading
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