A personal injury lien may sound surprising at first, especially because many people associate a lien with a piece of property. In that same sense, a personal injury lien is basically a claim to some of your settlement money in your personal injury case. The claim usually comes from medical providers, insurance companies and other third parties that paid any…

The state of New Jersey recently created a hotline for victims of Catholic priest sexual abuse. The hotline has been active for less than two weeks, and operators have already been overwhelmed with calls from all over the state and the rest of the country. The hotline was created as part of a special task force started by New Jersey…

Spinal cord injury tends to be one of the more debilitating injuries a person can suffer in their lifetime. This type of injury can result in partial or full loss of motor control and sensation. Victims of a spinal cord injury can end up paralyzed in all four limbs (quadriplegic) or in the lower parts of the body (paraplegic). It…

It is easy to see the difference in safety between a car or truck and a motorcycle. The latter does not come equipped with seat belts, nor does it come with any type of barrier that separates the rider from the dangers of the road. That is why if you are in a motorcycle accident, you are more likely to…

Suffering an injury is always a scary situation, but not knowing the timeline of everything that comes afterward can sometimes make it even more difficult. This is why knowing what to expect and how long it may take is something that can help relieve some of the stress of these unfortunate events. From getting medical treatment,  choosing a lawyer, being…