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An auto accident involving a semi-truck can lead to victims suffering serious injuries and possibly death. For this reason, it is important to know how to drive safely around a semi-truck or large commercial vehicle. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with a large truck, contact Gordon & Partners’s […]

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When an employee suffers an injury while working, he or she has the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ Compensation provides medical benefits and partial wage replacement to workers who are injured on the job. Workers give up their right to sue their employer so that they can more readily access these benefits. […]

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If you are involved in a car accident, you may suffer an injury that does not appear immediately after the collision. In some cases, your injury’s symptoms may be delayed for several hours or days following the accident. When filing a personal injury claim after a car accident, suffering an injury with delayed symptoms can […]

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A “duty of care” refers to a person, corporation or entity’s obligation to ensure the safety of others. In order to recover compensation after an accident, you must prove the other party owed you a duty of care and breached its obligation by causing your injury. However, this will require you to establish a case […]

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If you have filed a personal injury claim after an accident, you will likely be contacted by an insurance adjuster who works for the at-fault party’s insurance company. However, it is important to understand what you should and should not say to the adjuster.An insurance adjuster’s goal when reviewing a personal injury claim is to […]

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If you slip and fall on another’s property, there are certain factors that must be present when the accident occurred before you can file a personal injury claim. This includes being able to prove that the property owner’s negligence either caused or contributed to your slip and fall accident. However, it is often in your […]

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Commercial truck drivers must follow state and federal laws to ensure the safety of other motorists sharing the roadway. One of the most important laws is the “hours of service” rule, which limits the amount of time that a driver can operate a vehicle before taking a break. If you have been injured in a […]

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If you have been injured in an accident, you will likely experience a period of recovery where your injury heals. Many injury victims keep a journal during this time to document their recovery and how their injury has affected their life.An injury journal can provide several benefits if you have filed a personal injury claim […]

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Motor vehicle accidents are number one cause of death for 15- to 20- year olds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2010, nearly 2,000 young drivers lost their lives in auto accidents. Per mile, teen motorists are in more crashes than any other age group. Parents and guardians can help teenagers […]

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Distracted driving is a contributing factor in a significant number of car accidents and occurs when a motorist is paying attention to something other than the roadway. Although distracted driving is a danger to all who are sharing the roadway, many drivers still continue to engage in distracting behavior each day. Fortunately, accidents caused by […]

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