| March 08, 2010 |
| Mother Files Wrongful Death Suit After Son Dies in Hotel Explosion |
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| A little more than a year after her son was killed in an explosion at a hotel, a mother has filed a lawsuit against both the hotel and a plumbing company. Michael Walden was killed when the gas broiler at the Mercury Motel in Nashville blew up. ... |
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| March 03, 2010 |
| Pilot’s Wife Sued by Victim’s Wife Following Plane Crash into IRS Building |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A woman whose husband died when another man flew his personal aircraft into the Internal Revenue Service building where her husband worked has filed a lawsuit against the pilot’s wife. Valerie Hunter, whose husband Vernon was killed when Andrew ... |
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| March 02, 2010 |
| Family of Alleged Informant Fatally Shot by Officers Files Lawsuit |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A lawsuit has been filed against four Florida police departments and several individual officers by the family of a man who was fatally shot by a Lee County sheriff’s deputy last year. The family of Arthur Lee Coleman claims Coleman’s death was ... |
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| March 01, 2010 |
| Man Sues Maker of Zicam Over Loss of Smell and Taste |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A New York man who claims he permanently lost his sense of smell and taste is suing the maker of Zicam Cold Remedy Spray for $75 million. Paul Buck Jr. worked as the director of operations for an organization called Art Food LLC at the Metropolitan ... |
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| February 25, 2010 |
| Nursing Home Investigation for Over Medicating Patients |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Last week, state officials launched an investigation to determine why residents at a Chapel Hill nursing home tested positive for pain medication they should not have been taking. A team from the Nursing Home Licensure Section of North Carolina’s ... |
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| February 23, 2010 |
| Roof Collapse at Construction Site Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A roof collapse at a church construction site has left two workers injured and one worker dead. The accident occurred February 17 when construction crews were working on the roof of Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Sampson County. While on the roof, ... |
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| February 22, 2010 |
| Accutane User Receives $25 Million |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A New Jersey man suffering from inflammatory bowel disease after taking the drug Accutane has been awarded $25.16 million in a personal injury settlement. Andrew McCarrell, 38, filed a lawsuit against the drug’s manufacturer, Roche Holding AG, after ... |
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| February 19, 2010 |
| Inmate Severely Injured By Police While in Custody |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A police officer with the Highland Park Police Department in Michigan is standing trial for using excessive force against an inmate. The incident occurred in November 2007 after 33-year-old Veretta Burnett was taken into police custody after getting ... |
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| February 18, 2010 |
| Fed. Government Bans Texting for Commercial Drivers |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Drivers of commercial vehicles, such as trucks or buses, are prohibited from texting while driving, pursuant to a federal law that went into effect last month. Following the September 2009 Distracted Driving Summit, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray ... |
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| February 17, 2010 |
| Escalator Malfunction Leaves 5 Injured |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Emergency Medical Services were called after an escalator in a crowded mall malfunctioned, consequently injuring five people. The Emerald Square Mall in Attleboro, Massachusetts was particularly busy that day due to a scheduled performance by Disney ... |
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| February 16, 2010 |
| 12 Injured After Truck Rear Ends School Bus |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A Charlotte-Mecklenburg school bus was en route to Whitewater Middle School when it was rear-ended by the truck last Tuesday, February 9 th . Emergency medical services quickly responded to the scene and transported those who were injured to nearby ... |
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| February 15, 2010 |
| Hospital Sued for Malpractice After Patient Dies From Heart Attack |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a Texas hospital has resulted in a $1.3 million jury verdict for the victim’s family. The lawsuit was filed against Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas by the family of 41-year-old Stacy ... |
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| February 12, 2010 |
| Police Officer Suffers Traumatic Head Injury in Motorcycle Accident with SUV |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A Florida man has filed a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of his son, a Cape Coral police officer who was critically injured in an accident involving an SUV. Damien Garcia suffered massive head injuries when his police motorcycle was hit by a ... |
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| February 11, 2010 |
| Husband Sues Toyota After Wife Dies in Crash |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| The family of a Houston woman who died after crashing into a cement wall has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Toyota. The husband of Trina Renee Harris, 34, filed his lawsuit against Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A, gas pedal maker CTS Corp., and ... |
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| February 10, 2010 |
| Brothers File Malpractice Suit Against Doctor and Hospital Following Transplant Surgery |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| After experiencing complications following a transplant surgery, two brothers are suing both UMPC and the hospital’s chief of transplantation for medical malpractice . The brothers, 45-year-old Peter Cullen and 42-year-old Timothy Cullen, came to ... |
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| February 08, 2010 |
| Lawsuit Filed Over Cleveland Home Explosion |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A class action lawsuit may soon be filed in connection with a January 25 Cleveland home explosion that damaged 57 buildings nearby. A lawsuit was filed against Dominion East Ohio Gas Co. and EZ Access Funding, an investment company based in ... |
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| February 05, 2010 |
| NIH Plans to Study Radiation Exposure During Medical Testing |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| In response to concerns that Americans may be exposed to too much radiation during medical tests, the National Institute of Health (NIH) is planning to start monitoring how much radiation patients receive each time they undergo a CT scan or any ... |
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| February 04, 2010 |
| Accident Suit Filed Against Florida Couple on Behalf of Injured Officer |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A Florida man has filed a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of his son who was critically injured after his motorcycle was hit by a SUV. The lawsuit was filed by Enrique Caballero on behalf of his son, 26-year-old Damien Garcia. Garcia, who is on ... |
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| February 03, 2010 |
| Toyota Named in Class Action Lawsuit |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| In January, Toyota Motor Corp. issued a massive recall of millions of its vehicles after a class action lawsuit was filed against the corporation. The lawsuit claims that several Toyota models have a faulty electronic throttle-control system that ... |
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| February 02, 2010 |
| Staples Inc. Settles Class Action Lawsuit |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Staples Inc., an office supply store that serves clients throughout the U.S. and around the world, was the target of a class-action lawsuit that claims the retail giant wasn’t complying with federal and state labor laws. The company settled the ... |
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| February 01, 2010 |
| Pharmacy Malpractice: An Overview |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are entrusted by millions of people to properly fill and dispense their medications. Nine times out of ten, there are never any problems. But unfortunately, every now and then a pharmacist or pharmacy technician ... |
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| January 29, 2010 |
| Quality of Care at Wilmington Nursing Home is Questionable |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| WWAY NewsChannel 3 investigated claims that Glencare of Wilmington, an assisted living facility, has been providing substandard care. Here is what they found: The staff failed to provide adequate supervision to residents with dementia and special ... |
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| January 28, 2010 |
| Importance of Wearing a Helmet |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Whether you ride a motorcycle as your main form of transportation or just for fun, it is crucial that you do not underestimate the importance of wearing a helmet. Countless studies have shown that wearing a helmet is highly effective in reducing the ... |
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| January 27, 2010 |
| Premises Liability Claims |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Premises Liability is the area of personal injury law that governs injuries sustained on the property of another. Premises liability laws state that property owners are responsible for maintaining a safe premises at all times, and for making sure ... |
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| January 26, 2010 |
| Who is Entitled to Social Security Death Benefits? |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Social Security death benefits are available to people who have lost a member of their family. Those who can receive Social Security death benefits include: Spouses Disabled Spouses . Disabled spouses often start receiving benefits at age 50 ... |
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| January 25, 2010 |
| Types of Medication Errors |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| A medication error is one of the most serious forms of medical malpractice a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or hospital can commit. When a patient is given the wrong medication or the wrong dosage of a medication, it can lead to serious injury, ... |
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| January 23, 2010 |
| Pfizer Faces Three Separate Lawsuits Over Chantix |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| According to an article on ClaimsJournal.com, three separate personal injury lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer Inc., the pharmaceutical company that created the Chantix, the smoking cessation drug designed to help people quit smoking. The ... |
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| January 22, 2010 |
| Truck Accident Statistics |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| The following information and statistics about large trucks (those whose gross vehicle weight is more than 10,000 pounds) are based on the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: There were 380,000 large truck ... |
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| January 21, 2010 |
| Types of Nursing Home Abuse |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| The term “nursing home abuse” refers to more than just physical abuse. Nursing home abuse is a broad term applied to all forms of abuse, including: Physical abuse : Any time a nursing home staff member makes contact with a resident in an attempt to ... |
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| January 20, 2010 |
| Wrongful Death Benefits |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| When an individual is killed due to the negligence of another, the surviving family members have the right to seek benefits by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Types of wrongful death benefits include: Compensation for any hospitalization or medical ... |
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| January 18, 2010 |
| State Toughens Rating System for NC Nursing Homes |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| This month, North Carolina began imposing tougher standards for nursing homes, making it more difficult for the facilities to get a top rating. Starting this month, nursing homes can now receive a four star rating, where as in the past the highest ... |
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| January 15, 2010 |
| Birth Injuries & Your Legal Rights |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Birth injuries are a serious form of medical malpractice that can affect the quality of the baby’s life for years to come, if not permanently. These types of injuries occur when a mistake or error is made during labor or delivery. Perhaps the nurse ... |
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| January 14, 2010 |
| Product Recall: Acer Notebook Computers |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Acer American Corp is recalling 22,000 Aspire-series notebook computers after receiving complaints that the notebooks were short circuiting and overheating, posing a risk of burn injury to users. At this time, no injuries have been reported, ... |
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| January 13, 2010 |
| Drunk Driving – Not Just a Criminal Matter |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Drunk driving is not just a criminal matter for those who drive drunk. If you have been injured by a drunk driver, you have legal rights that entitle you to compensation under North Carolina personal injury laws. Likewise, if your loved one was ... |
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| January 12, 2010 |
| Questionable Insurance Claims and Staged Auto Accidents |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| The National Insurance Crime Bureau has reported a 5.4% increase in the amount of questionable car insurance claims submitted between 2007 and 2008. This puts North Carolina in the top ten states with the most “questionable insurance” claims by loss ... |
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| January 11, 2010 |
| Understanding North Carolina Dog Bite Laws |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| When a person is bitten by a dog, it is typically the dog owner who is held liable for damages. North Carolina laws state that dog owners will be held liable and thus responsible for paying damages to a dog bite victim if the following is true: The ... |
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| January 08, 2010 |
| Filing a North Carolina Medical Malpractice Lawsuit |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Are you suffering from an injury, illness, or debilitating condition due to negligent or substandard medical care or treatment? If so, you may have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Doctors, physicians, and all other healthcare ... |
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| January 07, 2010 |
| How Much is a Personal Injury Claim Worth? |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| If you have recently suffered an injury due to malpractice or negligence, you are probably wondering whether or not you have grounds to file a lawsuit for compensation. You are also probably wondering how much your personal injury claim is worth. ... |
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| January 06, 2010 |
| Psychological Aspects of a Work Injury |
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| Pain, discomfort, and physical limitations are a part of any injury. When a person suffers an injury while on the job, they have the right to seek both medical and financial benefits through the workers’ compensation system. These benefits are used ... |
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| January 05, 2010 |
| Alternatives to Social Security Disability Benefits |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are available to people who have suffered a total disability , and are now no longer able to work. If you are planning to file for Social Security disability benefits, it’s in your best interest to hire ... |
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| January 04, 2010 |
| Ways to Prevent Nursing Home Abuse |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Are you concerned your loved one is being abused, neglected or mistreated in a nursing home? If so, there are several proactive steps you can take to prevent nursing home abuse from continuing to occur: Set up a video surveillance system in your ... |
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| January 01, 2010 |
| Can an Employer Be Sued for a Workplace Injury? |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| When a person suffers an injury while on the job or as a result of their job duties, he or she has the right to apply for medical and financial benefits through the North Carolina workers’ compensation system. Unlike other types of injury claims, ... |
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| December 31, 2009 |
| Why It’s Always Important to See a Doctor After an Accident |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| If you have been injured in an auto accident , it is essential that you see a doctor right away if you wish to obtain a large recovery. The amount of compensation you ultimately recover is based largely on the extent of your injuries. The only way ... |
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| December 30, 2009 |
| What is a Total Disability? |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits you must prove you are suffering from a “total disability.” Social Security benefits are not available to anyone suffering from a short-term or partial disability. According to ... |
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| December 29, 2009 |
| Contributory Negligence v. Comparative Negligence |
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| If you have suffered an injury due to another person’s negligence in the state of North Carolina, it is important to understand the difference between contributory negligence and comparative negligence. Comparative Negligence The majority of states ... |
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| December 28, 2009 |
| Identifying Signs of Nursing Home Abuse |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Nursing home abuse is a very real problem that affects thousands of people of year. If you suspect your loved one is being neglected , abused or mistreated in a nursing home, there are several signs you can look for to validate your suspicions: ... |
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| December 25, 2009 |
| Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits v. Supplemental Security Income |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Both Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income are available to people suffering from an injury, illness, or disability and are consequently no longer able to work. However, there are some differences between the ... |
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| December 24, 2009 |
| Tips for Dealing with Insurance Companies |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| If you were recently injured or involved in an auto accident , it is important to remember that the insurance company is not on your side. They may pretend to help you, but in actuality they will try to settle your claim for as little as possible. ... |
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| December 23, 2009 |
| Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| If you have recently been injured or involved in a car accident in North Carolina, it is important to avoid these 10 mistakes: Failing to go to the doctor, hospital, emergency room, or urgent care immediately following your accident. Allowing the ... |
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| December 22, 2009 |
| Using Your Auto Insurance to the Fullest Extent |
| Posted By Lanier Law Group |
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| Injured in an automobile accident ? Wondering how you will pay for your medical bills and property damage? If you have been injured or involved in an auto accident , your automobile insurance is an effective tool for recovering the cost of your ... |
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