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What Should You Do if You are Injured By an Aggressive Driver?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & BurgeMost people don’t give a lot of thought to the seriousness of the act of operating a motor vehicle. Indeed, a car is not just a tool to get you from point A to point B, but a machine that weighs around 4,000 pounds, if not more, and one that can cause severe damage to […]
How to Avoid Blind Spot Motorcycle Accidents
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & BurgeRiding a motorcycle may provide a sense of freedom and adventure; there’s nothing quite like the wind whipping at your hair and the feel of the sun on your skin. Still, riding a motorcycle is also potentially dangerous. Indeed, motorcycle accidents are much more likely to result in serious injuries or death than are accidents […]
The Role of an Expert in an Injury Case
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCHave you ever wondered how much an expert can swing the decision of a case? It is substantial and happens often in personal injury cases. When you’ve been injured and suffered losses through no fault of your own, it would be nice if the negligent party took responsibility and paid what is fair. Unfortunately, this […]
When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCMaybe you’re on the fence about hiring a personal injury attorney for your accident case, and that’s ok. Being involved in any type of accident can be physically and emotionally jarring, and the question of whether to hire an attorney is just one more decision that you’d rather not have to make. The fact is […]
Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCWe all care deeply about our elderly family members, but there may come a time when they need specialized care and attention. If you decide to move them into an assisted living facility or nursing home, you expect that they will be given the best care available. Unfortunately, what these facilities advertise and the services […]
How to Avoid an Accident with a Big Rig
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCWhen compared to the number of accidents involving standard-sized motor vehicles in Alabama, the number of accident involving big rigs may seem insignificant. However, due to their size, accidents involving large trucks are often much more dangerous, and have much more profound consequences, than do accidents that only involve smaller vehicles. Indeed, in the year […]
Types and Causes of Burn Injuries
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & BurgeBurn injuries are extremely painful injury types, and when they are serious, they can also be disabling and disfiguring, permanently altering the course of the life of an affected individual. While these injuries may at first seem less severe than other injury types, they should not be dismissed as insignificant; a burn injury can have […]
I Believe a Loved One is Suffering from Abuse in a Nursing Home, What Do I Do?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCSadly, if you have a loved one that is currently receiving care within an Alabama nursing home, there is a strong possibility that your loved one will suffer from nursing home abuse at some point. In fact, elder abuse is so common that the National Council on Aging reports that approximately one in 10 Americans age 60 […]
What Is the Difference Between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCThere are two types of disability programs that are managed by the United States Social Security Administration (SSA): Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Both programs are designed to provide those with disabilities with monthly benefit payments, but how one qualifies for the benefits is very different. If you are disabled, […]
How Are Damages Calculated in Car Accident Cases?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCFor a personal injury case, one of the questions that usually comes up is how much compensation will you receive. This depends on several factors. Who Is at Fault In An Alabama Accident? In the state of Alabama, once the person who was found to be at fault (who caused the accident) is completely and […]