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The 3 Most Common Personal Injury Claims

Dec 3, 2018 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Personal injury is one of the most common reasons for lawsuits in the United States. Various cases exist which can qualify as personal injury. Below are 3 of the most common causes of personal injury lawsuits: Types of Personal Injury Claims Traffic Accidents In 2011, there were 786 cars for every 1000 people in the …

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How Your Personal Injury Claim is Handled

Dec 1, 2018 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Personal injury claims are generally defined as those in which one party demands money from a second party due to fault in a traffic accident, a medical malpractice case, or workplace related accident. The majority of these cases (95-96 percent) are settled out of court for an amount agreed upon by both parties. Personal Injury …

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Benzene Exposure

What Is Benzene Exposure?

Nov 5, 2018 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Benzene is a naturally occurring chemical in the environment. For decades benzene has been used in manufacturing processes. According to the American Cancer Society, “benzene is a solvent used in the rubber industry, oil refineries, chemical plants, shoe manufacturing, and gasoline-related industries, and is also found in cigarette smoke, gasoline and motor vehicle exhaust, and …

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First Things You Should Do Following a Workplace Accident

Jul 29, 2018 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Injuries at work are always a sensitive issue. It is incredibly important to get all of the facts correct regarding your workplace accident. It can be challenging to know what to do and whom to turn to about the incident. Follow these steps to know the first responses you should consider following an accident. Be …

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3 Things to Do At the Scene of a Car Accident

Jul 10, 2018 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

When in a car accident, it’s easy to become confused. The initial jolt of the accident, potential injuries, and assessing the damage to your car can quickly disorient even the most fastidious of us. If you experience a car accident in Alabama, it’s important to know what to do at the scene of the accident. …

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Knowing When to Seek Legal Counsel for Personal Injuries

Jun 1, 2018 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Personal injuries caused by a second party are unfortunately commonplace. Some of these are completely unintentional, and the injuries caused are minor. Others, however, are more serious and may require legal action. Accidents caused by negligence, such as pharmaceutical liability or in the case of a doctor who prescribes a drug without thorough knowledge of …

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Learn more about the Dangers of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Dangers of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Mar 12, 2018 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Millions of men use some form of testosterone replacement therapy every day. They believe the products they use will help them. But, recent medical studies have shown a link between the use of testosterone replacement products and the increased risk of developing dangerous medical conditions. What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy? Testosterone is a hormone produced …

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Personal Injury: Have You Been Hurt as a Result of a Slip and Fall?

Feb 23, 2018 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

According to data, slip & fall accidents account for more than 8 million hospital emergency room visits each year. That makes it the number one cause of emergency room visits. If you believe your slip and fall was the result of someone else’s negligence or malicious behavior, you may be able to receive compensation for …

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Defective Child Safety Seats

Feb 19, 2018 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

One of the most important items a parent can buy to protect their child is a child safety seat. Children are more likely to be injured in a car accident than adults because of their smaller more fragile bodies. They need the protection a car seat or booster seat provides during an accident. Being in …

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Do you know about the Dangers of Defective Airbags?

The Dangers of Defective Airbags

Sep 14, 2017 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

When driving down the road you probably never think about the reliability of the airbag in your steering wheel or dashboard. You take for granted that it will work when you need it to during an accident, and help prevent injury or death. Unfortunately, millions of defective airbags have been placed in vehicles over the …

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