An “ambulance chaser” is a lawyer or law firm that aggressively solicits clients who have been involved in accidents or injured, typically by showing up at the scene of the accident or contacting the victim or their family shortly after the accident has occurred. This term is frequently associated with …

An accident scammer is a person or group who fabricates or exaggerates an accident in order to file a false personal injury claim. Accident scammers can operate alone or in groups, and they can prey on unsuspecting drivers, pedestrians, or businesses. Accident scams include the following: Staged accidents occur when …

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is a mental health condition that can develop when someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. These can range from natural disasters and violent crimes to military combat, sexual or physical assault, or any other situation involving the potential risk of death …

An emotional injury is a psychological harm caused by trauma or a distressing event or experience. It may include mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other emotional and psychological problems which adversely affect someone’s mental and emotional well-being. Emotional injuries can be caused by a …

Airbag injuries refer to any damage or harm suffered as a direct result of an airbag deployment during a vehicle accident. Airbags are designed to deploy quickly and inflate in order to cushion the impact from collisions, but their force can also lead to injuries. Some common types of airbag …

Umbrella insurance is a type of policy that extends liability protection beyond what your primary policies, such as homeowners, renters, or auto, provide. Umbrella insurance is designed to safeguard you against major claims and lawsuits that may exceed the limits of your primary policies. Umbrella coverage can cover a range …

Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while fatigued can have many consequences, from drifting out of your lane to resulting in a deadly crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that driver fatigue is responsible for about 70,000 crashes, 40,000 injuries and 800 deaths every year. Driver fatigue is typically …

As a higher percentage of cars on the road contain airbags, a growing problem is the sale of vehicles without disclosing that their airbags are missing. One study estimates that about 40,000 cars are returned to the road each year without airbags. There are cases in which consumers keep a …