Over the past 10 years, the number of individuals killed in car accidents has declined; manufacturers have improved safety features, vehicle construction techniques, restraints, impact-absorbing materials, etc. Nonetheless, car accidents take the lives of over 35,000 people in the U.S. each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). On average, every 12 […]
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School Fights & Liability
We drop our kids off in the morning before work, naturally presuming that school is a safe place for our children, where they’re not at risk to be harmed. Sadly, this isn’t always true. School fights usually start with a few unkind words or a shove, which turn into more shoving and pushing. Most fights […]
Tailgate Parties & DUIs
The long wait of summer is over, and now we’re entering the excitement of football and tailgate season. Tailgating is a great way to bond with friends and other fans before you head into the stadium to watch your favorite team win. However, tailgating mixed with drinking and driving can be lethal. Every 1 out […]
Aggravated Assault & Battery
“Felony Assault,” “Aggravated Assault” and “Assault and Battery” are all terms used to define the act of an aggressor willfully or with intent to cause serious bodily injury or death, strikes another person, or puts that individual in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. Aggravated Assault is characterized by three factors: Intent to […]
Preparing to Negotiate with an Adjuster
If this is your first time filing a claim for an accident, you might be wondering, ‘What will the conversation be like when the insurance adjuster calls? And what should I say?’ When you first speak to an adjuster, they will probably ask you to record a statement and sign a release for access to your […]
Consultation Checklist: What Should I Bring?
If you’ve endured a personal injury due to the carelessness of someone else, there may be information you need to collect and preserve to hold the other party accountable for their recklessness. After scheduling a free consultation to meet with a Parvey & Cavenago attorney, make sure you collect everything needed for your first […]
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