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Five Common Easter Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Easter is a joyful holiday that many people look forward to celebrating each year. However, increased travel, outdoor activities, or even holiday preparations can result in serious injuries that have lasting consequences. When you’re planning your Easter celebration, there are a few things to keep in mind to keep everyone safe. Here, the personal injury […]
4 Essential Elements to Building a Successful Car Accident Claim
Some people rely on their insurance company to handle their car accident claim. This is almost always a huge mistake, since insurance companies prioritize their profits over being fair to their customers. While the injury attorneys at Patterson Legal Group take great pride in handling all of your legal needs, it’s important to understand what […]
What Is Loss of Consortium?
When a loved one is seriously injured or killed due to the negligence or recklessness of another party, the emotional and psychological impact can be immense. The loss or permanent injury of a spouse or partner can have far-reaching consequences for both the individual and their family, including the losses of companionship, affection, and other […]
Should I Buy Another Car Seat After a Car Accident?
Parents have a lot of expenses. They have to pay for food, shelter, amenities, childcare, and many other necessities. Often parents have to decide what items or activities that a child must live without in order to afford the child’s necessities. One thing parents should never forgo is purchasing a new car seat after a […]
What Is Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage?
Car insurance requirements vary from state to state. This can be confusing for drivers, however, it is vital for all drivers to have the required coverage in their state to avoid costly legal consequences. Understanding the types of coverage you need can help you prepare for a car accident. One of the types of insurance […]
What Are Compensatory Damages in Personal Injury Claims?
The purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is for the plaintiff to seek damages, or financial compensation, for their injuries and losses occurred because of that injury. These damages, called compensatory damages, are awarded in personal injury lawsuits. Depending on the circumstances of the personal injury claim, other economic damages may be awarded. Here, the […]
Five Late-Appearing Car Accident Injuries
Getting into a car accident can result in all sorts of injuries. Some of these injuries can take days–or even weeks–to manifest. Ailments with delayed symptoms are often referred to as late-appearing car accident injuries. The good news is that medical professionals that specialize in treating car crash victims understand these afflictions and know what […]
Scald Burns and How to Avoid Them
When most people think about burn injuries, they think about burns caused by fire. Scald burns, which are burns caused by hot liquid or steam, are often overlooked. This is why the American Burn Association (ABA) is using National Burn Awareness Week (February 5-11, 2023) to promote ways to prevent scale injuries. The personal injury […]
Five Reasons Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you’ve been injured in an accident, the last thing you want to worry about is navigating the legal system. Unfortunately, dealing with insurance companies, medical bills, and potential lawsuits can be overwhelming and time consuming. That’s why you need a lawyer if you’ve suffered an injury caused by the negligence or recklessness of another […]
Four Common Winter Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Love them or hate them, Midwest winters are a mixed bag of fun snow days and frightful freezing conditions. As a personal injury law firm, we are all too familiar with common winter injuries that may occur outdoors from slick roads, as well as ice-covered sidewalks, steps, driveways, and porches. Our team is also, unfortunately, […]
