Texting and driving is blamed by a majority of people as the leading cause of accidents when distracted driving comes up. While it is true that using hand-held technology while driving is a major threat to the safety of drivers on roads, personal injury lawyers (amongst others) know that there are various forms of distractions while behind the wheel that …
Common Early Spring Road Hazards
Springtime is just around the corner and as we start to head into the warmer months, we are bound to see some early signs of spring. That means longer and warmer days and some of that built up snow starting to melt. However, with warmer temperatures and snowmelt come a few road hazards. Even though the weather may look nice, …
A Day in the Life of a Lawyer
It can be hard to know exactly what it’s like to be personal injury lawyer if you’re not in the industry, and TV shows like Suits can leave you with a wry idea of what being a lawyer is really like. If you have interest in becoming a lawyer, there’s a good chance you want to know what you’ll be …
How to Properly Clear Your Driveway and Sidewalk
There are good and bad parts to every season, but one of the worst parts of winter is having to shovel snow. Snowfall can lead to hazardous surfaces for both drivers and pedestrians. Just as much as snow plows need to plow the roads, you need to shovel your driveway and sidewalk. The last thing you want is someone slipping …
Three Personal Injury Mistakes that Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars
When involved in a legal case of any kind, there are many factors that can make or break your case. What many people don’t realize is that even the smallest mistakes can break your case and cost you thousands of dollars. In a personal injury case, there are certain words or actions you can make that can end up costing …
Three Interesting Personal Injury Facts
Personal injuries constitute a great number of today’s injury cases — hence the never-ending need for a personal injury lawyer. Considering injury cases take place at work, on the road, and other public areas, there are a lot of things that a victim may not fully understand when it comes to making their case. In order to receive the proper …
Defective Equipment
Millions of citizens across the country face serious injury and even wrongful death as a result of defective equipment every year. Whether this injury is caused by sporting equipment, electrical appliances, medical devices, children’s toys or industrial-grade equipment, it is important for you to contact an attorney immediately to get started on filing your claim, especially if the injury has …
Why Medical Companies Provide Warnings in Commercials
Have you ever watched a commercial for a new medical product and noticed the soft-voiced narrator that starts providing information about all kinds of different side-effects? Of course you have, but how much thought have you given those warnings? In this blog, we are going to break down why the medical companies must include that information what those warnings mean …
Fact or Fiction: Insurance Companies Will Cover All Your Personal Injury Costs
When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, whether that be in an auto accident, a slip and fall accident, or a pedestrian accident, you put all of your hopes into the insurance company’s hands, waiting for them to get you the compensation that you deserve for your damages, lost wages and medical bills. When it comes down to it, …
Questions to Ask Your Potential Lawyer
Here at Robert J. DeBry, we recognize that attorneys can be a little intimidating sometimes and that’s why we want to help you feel more comfortable when speaking to a lawyer. One way to break the ice, while finding out everything you need to know about your case, is by asking your personal injury lawyer questions. Here are a few …