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When you file a personal injury claim you probably begin to wonder how long before you receive the compensation you so desperately need to be made whole again. Unfortunately, there is a range of factors that determine how long it may take to settle your claim and this can mean a lengthy wait to get the compensation you need and deserve. To help you understand the process, we have put together some ...

When a person is injured in an accident, there are two terms that you may hear referred to in court. While they both sound similar, the usage, meaning, and context behind each word are drastically different. Knowing these differences will help you if you are in a situation where either needs to be used. Each term is used in a different way to refer to the physical harm that a person suffers after ...

Spinal cord injuries are caused by damage to a person’s vertebrae, ligaments, or spinal column disks or to a person’s spinal cord itself. According to the Mayo Clinic, a traumatic spinal cord injury can result from a sudden blow to your spine that can fracture, crush, or compress your vertebrae. Vehicular accidents are among the top causes of spinal cord injuries. According to data from the ...

Whether you are hoping to become a U.S. citizen or have already received a green card, you must have or demonstrate “good moral character.” You can face deportation if you violate U.S. laws and removal actions may be taken if it is shown that you have been convicted of a deportable offense (i.e. a crime of moral turpitude, an aggravated felony, etc.). In this article, we will discuss the various ...

MR.LAW Accident & Injury Attorneys would like to congratulate you on getting married! If you are an immigrant spouse who is interested in permanently living in the United States, you must apply for a marriage-based green card. In this blog post, we will answer the most frequently asked questions about the legal process of getting a marriage green card. What is a Marriage Green Card? A marriage ...

Foreign nationals can permanently live and work in the United States if they obtain a green card. The U.S. government issues several types of green cards every year. Our comprehensive FAQs should answer important questions about the green card program. If your question is not answered below, reach out to our legal team at MR.LAW Accident & Injury Attorneys to help you. What is a Green Card? Also ...

The Signs of an Intoxicated Driver Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs can negatively impact your motor skills, reaction time, and overall ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner. Unfortunately, not only can drunk or drugged driving result in an arrest, but it can also lead to a devastating car accident. The common signs of impaired driving are often noticeable when a driver ...

When teenagers finally obtain their driver’s license, they view this momentous milestone as one step toward freedom. However, teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes compared to their older counterparts due to their lack of driving experience, skills, and maturity. In fact, car accidents are the second leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, according to the Centers for ...

One of the most terrifying situations that can happen to any driver while behind the wheel is a tire blowout, which is described as a rapid loss of air pressure in an inflatable tire and is oftentimes associated with a booming sound of an explosion. If you’re driving at a high speed or in the middle of a busy road at the time of a tire blowout, the situation may result in a car accident. According ...