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Passenger Car Crash Claims – Could Multiple Drivers Be Liable?
When riding in someone else’s car you are entrusting your safety to the driver of that vehicle. If that driver is involved in a crash, you may wonder what your legal rights are for recovering the damages you sustained. Do you seek compensation from the driver you rode with? If…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: When Insurance Companies Put Profits Over People
No one enjoys filing an insurance claim, especially since it always coincides with an accident, disaster or illness. When you combine an upsetting event with confusing forms, tiny print exclusions and multiple deadlines, it can be overwhelming. Even after filing a claim, policyholders may find that getting the funds they…
Read MoreKicking Off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month, and with good reason. Distracted driving is the leading cause of car crashes in the U.S. today. In 2020 alone, this dangerous driving behavior resulted in more than 3,142 traffic deaths. This year, as for the last eight years, the National Highway Traffic…
Read MoreCan Past Driving Convictions Be Used Against Me in a Car Crash Claim?
Were you previously convicted of one or more traffic violations? Are you concerned how those convictions could hurt your ability to recover damages after a crash you did not cause? Past driving convictions may be the result of lessons learned, but they could still cause you trouble today. At PKSD,…
Read MoreWhat Effect Could Surgery Have on the Value of My Claim?
How does surgery effect the outcome of a personal injury claim? Does it always add value for the victim? The answer may surprise you. Logically, an injured victim should never have to pay for damages caused by another person’s negligence. The full value of a victim’s claim should include all…
Read MoreHow Nursing Homes Hide Evidence of Abuse
Families research a lot of nursing homes to find one they feel they can trust to take care of a loved one. Yet far more abuse happens in some highly rated nursing homes than you will ever hear about. Facilities go to great lengths to protect their ratings because high…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Negligent Security Puts You at Risk of Injury or Death
There have been several serious and fatal injuries at some highly publicized events in the U.S. this past year. After these incidents, survivors and family members want to know what happened and if negligence was involved. Learn when these incidents may be due to negligent security and when property owners…
Read MoreAttorney-Client Privilege – What it is and How You Benefit
Attorney-client privilege is one of those legal terms people talk about a lot. Yet few injury victims are fully aware of the benefits of attorney-client privilege. When victims seek compensation for damages through a personal injury claim, this protection matters. Clients want to be sure what they tell an attorney…
Read MoreHonoring Women Paralegals and Lawyers for Women’s History Month and Beyond
Each year, the U.S. celebrates the women who have helped facilitate positive changes throughout its history. Too often in history, the contributions of women have been overlooked or glossed over simply because of their gender. Join the PKSD team in celebrating women throughout history, including the paralegals and lawyers at…
Read MoreWhy Car Crash Settlement Calculators Are Not Reliable
Accident victims have a lot to think about while trying to recover from a car crash. In addition to juggling doctor’s appointments, they have to deal with medical costs. Many victims may start to wonder how to pay these bills and what their claim is actually worth. Victims searching the…
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