23
Dec
Why do My Pre-Existing Injuries Matter in a Car Accident Claim?
by HGD StaffIf you have been injured in a motor vehicle crash, you might be wondering how you will cover all of the bills and expenses you have incurred. Fortunately, with the help of an experienced legal team, you can usually recover not only your medical bills and expenses, but...
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23
Dec
Should I Use Medical Payments and Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
by HGD staffA lot of Alabama motorists worry about their insurance premiums, and rightfully so. Some reports show enormous increases in auto insurance premiums over the past few years. According to Forbes, auto insurance rates have escalated by as much as 21.5% just since 2012, a...
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23
Dec
How Do Class Action Lawsuits Work?
You may have received a postcard in the mail at some point, letting you know that you are part of a potential class action lawsuit. Or, perhaps you have heard about large multimillion-dollar lawsuits that forced corporations to pay heavy judgments for various types of wrongdoing...
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23
Dec
Why Does the Law Compensate Personal Injury Victims
When someone causes harm to another person, the law must somehow resolve the situation peacefully. A lot of Americans mistakenly believe that lawsuits are somehow inherently wrong or improper. In truth, they are in our Bill of Rights. To better understand how personal injury law...
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23
Dec
Are Electronic Logs Reducing Truck Crashes?
by HGD StaffIn December of 2015, the federal government released the final e-log rules for interstate motor carriers. According to the federal regulations now in place, the government determined that the burden of keeping paper logbooks was too great and that it was in everyone&r...
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23
Dec
What Every Caregiver Should Know About Bedsores
If you have made the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, you may be concerned about the quality of care and medical treatment he or she will receive. Perhaps you have heard horror stories about abuse or neglect around the country and want to make sure your...
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23
Dec
Urgent Care or Emergency Room Care After a Car Accident?
The Importance of Seeking Proper Medical Treatment After A Birmingham Auto InjuryGoing through an accident can be one of the worst experiences in life. It might leave you with physical and psychological pain. Recovering might take time depending on the severity of the accident. T...
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23
Dec
Burn Injury Awareness Week: FAQ’s for Burn Injuries
From hot water scalds to full-fledged fires caused by faulty manufacturing, the threat of injury from burns exists daily. While adhering to burn safety strategies and preventative measures may keep us safe from some burn injuries, many accidents that result in burn injury occur a...
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