AUTO ACCIDENTS

Since the novel coronavirus pandemic came to the United States, our lives have been a little different, wouldn’t you agree? Millions lost their lives, and many more became infected with COVID-19. The economy came to a standstill as businesses were ordered shut, and millions of employees lost their jobs.

If there’s good news, it’s that we’re starting to emerge from the ashes. State and local governments are easing restrictions, businesses are reopening, and many employees are returning to work.

Nevertheless, the damage remains. Many Americans who were impacted by the effects of the pandemic lost significant income. As a result, many are struggling to pay for their homes, utilities, vehicles, and other expenses, let alone pay for auto insurance.

And that means many motorists will be taking to the streets in the coming months without car insurance. What does that mean for you? How can you protect yourself and your family? 

If you are financially able, we suggest you review your auto insurance with your insurer and make sure you have sufficient uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in the event of a serious accident.

Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage Required in Indiana?

Indiana requires all auto insurance policies to include uninsured motorist coverage for the following amounts:

• Uninsured motorist bodily injury: Minimum coverage of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident
• Uninsured motorist property damage: Minimum coverage of $25,000 per accident
• Underinsured motorist bodily injury: Minimum of $50,000 per person and $50,000 per accident

While the minimum coverage amounts may seem like a lot, it is unlikely to be enough coverage to adequately compensate you for your losses, particularly if you suffer serious injuries.

Some insurers suggest that you have at least $100,000 of UM bodily injury coverage per person. However, every accident has unique circumstances, and that’s why it’s so important you review your policy with your insurer to ensure your UM/UIM coverage is sufficient.

What Does UM/UIM Cover?

Generally, UM/UIM covers the following damages:

• Medical bills
• Property damage
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering

In most cases, UM/UIM coverage applies to the primary policyholder, but also any other vehicle occupants. Your coverage may even apply to your immediate family as well. Speak with your insurer to confirm who is covered under your UM/UIM coverage.

Get Help From Experienced Auto Accident Attorneys in Indiana

If you’re involved in an accident in which an uninsured or underinsured motorist is at fault, the claims issues can be very complex. Don’t go it alone. Reach out to an experienced Indiana auto accident attorney at Tanzillo Stassin and Babcock who knows how to navigate the system and handle your claim.

Contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation. We’ll answer any questions you may have and lay out the best course of action for favorable results. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay anything unless we successfully obtain the financial compensation you deserve.

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AUTO ACCIDENTS

Distracted driving has long been a major risk factor for motor vehicle crashes, and the increasing use of cell phones has no doubt contributed to the problem. So it’s no surprise that Indiana has now joined over 20 other states in enacting a law that bans the use of cell phones while driving. Illinois has taken recent action, too, increasing the penalties for drivers who hit or injure someone while texting or using a cell phone. 

With different restrictions to be aware of from one state to the next, the legal team at Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock, P.C. wants to help local drivers understand the new law and how it may impact them. Our experienced criminal law attorneys have helped many people dealing with a driver’s license suspension in Northwest Indiana, and we may be able to help you too.

Is All Cell Phone Use While Driving Banned in Indiana?

Indiana’s new law aimed at reducing distracted driving, HB 1070, was passed by the state’s legislature in March and took effect on July 1, 2020. The law says that a driver may not “hold or use a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle.” The use of hands-free Bluetooth devices or voice-assisted calling is still permitted, as well as using a cell phone to call 911. Drivers who are ticketed for cell phone use while driving could be fined anywhere from $25 to $500.

This replaces the previous language in the state code that made reading, typing, or sending a text message while driving illegal. Now, any hand-held use of a cell phone while driving is banned, except for requesting emergency services, as noted above.

Hands-Free Driving Laws May Help Prevent Car Accident Injuries

A 2019 study involving 16 states found that those who enacted a ban on texting while driving saw, on average, a 4% decrease in emergency room visits related to car crashes when compared to the year before when the ban was not in place.

The bill that lead to Indiana’s law was supported by many of the region’s representatives, whose districts include some of the busiest highways in the state. According to Indiana State Police, distracted driving was to blame for at least 860 injury crashes and 48 fatalities in 2019. Although the majority of distracted driving accidents are not deadly, they are still very costly for Hoosiers. The injuries from a car accident, even a minor one, can leave people unable to work or facing excessive medical bills.

Experienced Attorneys Working to Protect You and Your Driving Privileges

At Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock, P.C., our lawyers handle both criminal matters and personal injury cases, and we understand just how difficult it can be to move on after a serious auto accident. We appreciate the efforts of our state leaders in working to keep Hoosiers safe on the road.

If you’ve been impacted by a car or truck accident, we have attorneys who may be able to help. We’ve assisted hundreds of Northwest Indiana residents in resolving a wide range of legal matters. Whether you’re dealing with serious injuries or multiple traffic violations, our knowledgeable attorneys are available to discuss your case. Contact the offices of Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock, P.C. today to request a free initial consultation.

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AUTO ACCIDENTS

Back to school is nearly upon us, which makes it a good time to review common back-to-school injuries and how to avoid them. While the COVID-19 pandemic has left our lives a bit uncertain, and we’re not sure of what returning to school is going to look like this year, a safety refresher is always a good idea. If your child is injured in a back-to-school accident in the coming school year, reach out to an experienced Indiana personal injury attorney.

Pedestrian Accidents

If your children walk to school, going over the safety basics at the beginning of the year is helpful. For younger children, making a test run is a good idea. When it comes to the rules of pedestrian safety for children, all of the following apply:

• The fewer streets that your children need to cross, the safer the route is. Choose a route that bypasses unnecessary street crossings. 
• When crossing guards are on the job, always cross at the intersections where they’re working. 
• Choose a route to school that is free from dangers such as road construction, construction sites, areas that are obscured from view, and more.
• Walk with others, since pedestrians – especially children – are safer in groups.

Bus Accidents

If your kids take the bus to school, it’s important to recognize that bus accidents happen and that they are often very serious. The best way to help ensure your children’s safety is by teaching them to adhere to all of the following guidelines:

• Gather at the designated bus stop and stand well away from the road
• Never approach the school bus until it’s come to a complete stop and opened its stop sign
• Never get up to exit the school bus until it’s come to a complete stop, and the bus driver gives you the go-ahead. 

Accidents on the Playground

Playgrounds are a great place for your kids to get a bit of exercise and run off some of that excess energy, but playground accidents can be very dangerous. Keep the following in mind:

• When a playground’s ground covering is hard and unyielding (like concrete), it can make slip and fall accidents that much more dangerous.
• When the equipment on playgrounds is not safely designed, safely manufactured, and safely maintained, it can lead to exceedingly dangerous accidents.
• When playgrounds are built in direct sunlight with no shade, equipment that’s made of metal can become dangerously hot.

An Experienced Indiana Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

COVID-19 has thrown many unknowns into our plans, and when and how kids will go back to school is one of them. Whether your kids return to school in September or at a later date, however, it’s obviously important to prioritize their safety. If your child is injured in a back-to-school accident, the dedicated Indiana personal injury attorneys at Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock, P.C., are committed to using their considerable resources and skill to aggressively advocate for a case resolution that favors your child’s health, well-being, and recovery. We’re here to help, so please don’t hesitate to contact us today.

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AUTO ACCIDENTS

No one has to tell you that having a tire blow out at highway speeds is dangerous – especially when you share the road with other vehicles. When a tire blows, it can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, which greatly increases the risk that any ensuing accident will be life-threatening. If you’ve been injured by a defective tire that blew out on the road, seek the professional legal counsel of an experienced Indiana personal injury attorney today. 

Tire Blowouts

Our tires tether our vehicles to the ground, and when one blows, it not only reverberates throughout the vehicle but also diminishes your traction with the road. Slowing down suddenly at highway speeds in the best of circumstances is difficult, but when the slowdown is caused by the sudden impact of a tire that blows, it makes things that much more terrifying and deadly. 

Truck Tires

When a truck’s tire blows, it’s an even more dangerous proposition. The loss of a tire on a semi-truck makes it much more difficult to control, and when a trucker loses control of his or her rig, it can lead to catastrophe. Further, as the blown tire flies through the air, it can cause serious damage not only for occupants of those vehicles that are close by, but also for traffic to the rear, as it litters the roadway with debris. Trucking companies are responsible for maintaining trucks that are roadworthy, and truck drivers are responsible for adhering to careful maintenance checks that include safety checks of their tires. When either fails in these efforts, dangerous tire blowouts and truck accidents can ensue. Further, the manufacturer of the truck’s tire in question can be found liable for manufacturing defects. 

Defective Tires

Tires are the first line of defense when it comes to driving safety, and when a tire blows out, the results tend to be drastic. Because of the close correlation between tire blowouts and life-threatening car accidents, tire manufacturers are responsible for all of the following:

• Designing tires that are safe for normal usage
• Manufacturing tires that are safe for normal usage
• Testing their tires to help ensure they are safe for normal usage

Tires with design or manufacturing defects that go unchecked can lead to deadly tire blowouts.  

Low Tire-Pressure

Low tire-pressure is also closely associated with tire blowouts. While inexpensive and dependable in-vehicle tire-pressure monitors have been available for years, many car manufacturers fail to incorporate them in their vehicles, in spite of the fact that they could help save lives.

Discuss Your Claim with an Experienced Indiana Personal Injury Attorney Today

If you’ve been injured by a defective tire that blew out on your own vehicle, on another motorist’s vehicle, or on a semi, the formidable Indiana personal injury attorneys at Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock, P.C., are well-positioned to help. Our legal team’s vast breadth of experience and considerable resources leave us uniquely qualified to help guide your claim to its most favorable conclusion. We’re on your side, so please don’t hesitate to contact us today.

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AUTO ACCIDENTS

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering: should I try to go up against the insurance company on my own?  Before you decide, be sure that you know what to expect.

Understanding What’s at Stake

It is important to understand the different types of damages that can be recovered by a car accident victim. The most common are:

• Medical bills: Bills incurred as a result of treatment for your injuries, including those from the emergency room, a primary care doctor, a specialist, chiropractor or physical therapist 
• Lost wages: Reimbursement for lost income, if you were unable to work due to your injuries.
• Pain and Suffering: The law recognizes that payment for medical bills and lost wages may still not make an accident victim whole.  What about the activities that you used to enjoy but are no longer able to take part in because of your pain?   Pain and suffering damages are meant to address the diminished quality of life that often result from your injuries. 

You can be certain that the insurance company will fight you on each of the above categories of damages.  They will dispute the extent of your medical treatment and argue that you should have returned to work sooner.  They will try to minimize – or eliminate altogether – your recovery for pain and suffering. 

The Insurance Company Has One Goal

Don’t lose sight of the fact that insurance companies are for-profit enterprises with one goal: to make money. The adjuster (the insurance company employee whose job it is to handle your claim) has been trained to pay out as little in damages as is possible. No matter how good your negotiating skills are, at some point, the insurance company will give you their “final offer,” and they will know that without an attorney, you have no choice but to accept it.  

You Can Change the Balance of Power

As soon as you engage an experienced personal injury attorney, the insurance company will begin to view your claim differently. Why?  

• Insurance companies don’t want to be sued.  When a lawsuit is filed against them, they must pay their own lawyers to defend it. As soon as you’ve engaged an attorney, the threat of a lawsuit will loom, causing the value of your claim to increase. 
• Your attorney will know all of the insurance company’s tricks and tactics. They fight this fight literally every day, and they know how to call the adjuster’s bluff.
• Your attorney will know the law, including deadlines that, if missed, could bar your claim.
• They know what motions to file and what legal arguments to make to position your case for the best outcome. They know how to prepare medical and accident experts to counter the arguments made by the insurance company.

The Insurance Industry ‘s Own Research Shows You’ll Get More With an Attorney

They may not want you to know this, but a past study by the Insurance Research Council showed that accident victims who hired attorneys to pursue their claims collected settlements that are, on average, 3.5 times larger than those who tried to resolve their claim on their own.  

Call an Indiana Injury Lawyer Today to Discuss Your Case

So why settle for less when we can help you get more? Turn the tables on the insurance company by contacting the experienced Indiana car accident lawyers at Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock, P.C., to schedule a free consultation today. 

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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

When you are ill or injured, you might trust physicians, emergency room doctors, and other healthcare professionals to provide you with the care you need. Unfortunately, healthcare providers can make mistakes that put your health at serious risk and often result in unnecessary costs for you. If a doctor engaged in medical malpractice, you should not wait to discuss a possible case with an attorney. Medical malpractice claims can be difficult to prove, but the right legal professional will know how to fight for the compensation you deserve. 

What is Medical Malpractice?

If a doctor was liable for the slightest mistakes that they might make, they would be too afraid of liability to properly perform their jobs. For this reason, conduct must reach a certain level to qualify as medical malpractice and give an injured patient a legal cause of action.

Specifically, the conduct must fall below the standard of care expected of a medical professional with similar training in a similar situation. For example, if you went to see a dermatologist and were misdiagnosed, the following might be true:

• If another similarly trained dermatologist would not have diagnosed your condition based on the information in front of them, it would likely not constitute medical malpractice
• If another similarly trained dermatologist would have likely diagnosed your condition in the same situation, you might have a medical malpractice claim if you suffered harm from the misdiagnosis

Evidence in a Medical Malpractice Case

Proving that certain conduct fell below the standard of care for a medical professional is a technical and complex matter. It often requires the analysis of a medical expert who can provide an opinion on the matter. Most people do not have a network of experts available to them, which is one benefit of having the right medical malpractice law firm. A law firm has developed relationships with trusted experts who can persuasively support a malpractice claim. 

Other evidence in medical malpractice cases can include:

• Proof of your doctor-patient relationship
• Medical records to show that your injuries occurred due to the malpractice
• Witness testimony 
• Proof of your losses, such as medical bills for the treatment you received for your injuries

Do You Have a Claim?

There are many medical errors that can lead to malpractice claims, including:

• Surgical mishaps
• Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or failure to diagnose
• Medication and prescription errors
• Birth injuries
• Delay of treatment
• Sending patients home prematurely

If any of the above occurred and you experienced complications or injuries as a result, you should discuss your legal options with an experienced personal injury attorney. It can be difficult to know whether you have a claim without the assessment of a lawyer who regularly handles this type of case.

Speak with an Indiana Medical Malpractice Lawyer about a Possible Case Today

Medical malpractice cases are difficult to prove, and you want to be sure you have the best chance of recovering the compensation you deserve for your losses. Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock, P.C., is ready to help, so please contact us today.

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PERSONAL INJURY

We spend a lot of time in our homes, and we think of them as safe havens. We also make important purchases for our homes that help our lives run more smoothly and comfortably. When one of these products ends up being dangerous instead, it can be especially difficult. If you or your loved one has been injured by a defective product in your home, you need an experienced Northwest Indiana product liability attorney on your side.

Dangerous Product Defects

While nearly any consumer good you have in your home can be defective, there are certain products that are most commonly associated with such risks, including:

• Appliances – The appliances in our homes play an important role, but when defective, they can lead to dangerous accidents and serious injuries. Some examples include washers and dryers that lead to electrical fires and/or serious burns, faulty heating units that leak carbon monoxide, defective toasters, microwaves, pressure cookers, and other faulty countertop appliances, and stoves and ovens that pose serious threats.
• Furniture – Furniture probably doesn’t strike you as being particularly dangerous, but that’s a misconception. Seating that suddenly collapses under someone can result in injuries. Further, heavy furniture that is unstable and tips over can lead to devastating or even life-threatening injuries, especially to children. In other words, furniture can be deceptive when it comes to household hazards.
• Children’s Items – The most concerning product defects of all might be those that injure the most vulnerable among us – our children. Children’s clothing that fails to meet the appropriate standards of fire retardation, toys that incorporate choking hazards and/or toxic paint, and drop-side cribs, high chairs, swings, or car seats that end up injuring infants are just a few examples of possible defects in children’s products.
• Prescriptions and Over-the-Counter Drugs – We take medications to help us maintain and improve our health, but sometimes the presumed cure is worse than the disease itself. The drugs we turn to for their health-giving properties can have serious side effects, can lack the necessary warnings that would provide us with valuable safety information, and can be manufactured defectively – to name a few of the possible dangers.

Product Liability: The Basics

Product liability law is quite complicated, but understanding the basics can help you better understand your case. For product liability law to pertain, the following must apply:

• The product was purchased by someone (although, the injured party need not be the original purchaser).
• The manufacturer, a manufacturer of parts used, the wholesaler, and/or the retail store that sold the product can all be implicated in liability for the defective product.
• The product in question must have been defective, which caused the product to be unreasonably dangerous, and the injury you sustained must have been directly caused by this defect.

An Experienced Northwest Indiana Product Liability Attorney Can Help

If you’ve been injured by a defective product in your home, the dedicated Indiana product liability attorneys at Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock, P.C., are committed to aggressively advocating for the compensation to which you are entitled. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.

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AUTO ACCIDENTS

COVID-19 seems to have stopped our lives in their tracks, and most of us are staying at home where we tend to feel quite safe. The problem is that, just because we’re in lockdown, doesn’t mean that accidents and injuries don’t continue to happen. Most of us need to continue to drive – at least occasionally – and traffic accidents continue to happen. If you’ve been injured as a result of another motorist’s negligence, an experienced Northwest Indiana personal injury attorney can help you remotely, either over the phone, via email, or through video chat.

Traffic is Still on the Road

Yes, we’re hunkered down at home most of the time, but we continue to need to engage in some of life’s essential activities, including:

• Picking up groceries
• Picking up prescriptions
• Receiving required medical treatment
• Driving our children back and forth in accordance with custody schedules (for divorced parents)

None of these important endeavors go away because we happen to be in lockdown mode.

Traffic Accidents

In spite of social distancing and sheltering in place, traffic accidents continue to happen, and they are often quite dangerous. While there are certainly fewer cars on the road, this doesn’t mean that traffic accidents disappear as a result. The fact is that, in these unprecedented times, it isn’t a stretch to say that we’re all more stressed and more distracted than perhaps any of us has ever been before. Drivers who are stressed and distracted make accidents more likely to occur.

Truck Accidents

COVID-19 has changed our lives in countless ways, and one of them is that many of us are having everything that we possibly can delivered to our homes. Essential stores also need to keep shelves stocked with food and household items, and trucks still need to deliver goods to stores. This means that delivery trucks and other semi-trucks are out in full force, and their drivers are under considerable pressure to perform – while maintaining the strict rules of social distancing. Because delivery trucks are much larger, heavier vehicles than the cars we drive, truck accidents have a high risk of serious injuries. All these deliveries also mean that we have more delivery trucks in our residential neighborhoods than we are used to, which can also cause pedestrian or bicycle accidents.

Do Not Ignore Injuries

If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, you may wonder what your options might be. If you need medical attention, you should call 911 or your physician to learn how you can get the medical attention you need. Then, know that our attorneys are still working and are available to evaluate your rights following an accident and help you with the next steps.

Call an Experienced Northwest Indiana Personal Injury Attorney Today

If you’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence in this time of coronavirus, you need a skilled Indiana personal injury attorney on your side. At Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock, P.C., our dedicated legal team is committed to building your strongest case and will skillfully negotiate with the insurance company on behalf of your rights and your rightful compensation. Fortunately, modern technology makes working together remotely more convenient than ever before, so please don’t hesitate to contact us today.

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PERSONAL INJURY

There are different degrees of brain injuries – mild brain injuries often clear up within a few weeks, while the effects of a moderate to severe brain injury can last for years or can be permanent. If you sustained a severe brain injury, your life can be permanently disrupted, and the financial losses can add up quickly and continue indefinitely. It is important to discuss the possibility of a legal claim with an Indiana personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Treatment for a Serious Brain Injury

Brain injuries can happen in many ways, but they have one thing in common – victims need immediate medical assistance. Often, serious brain injuries render a victim unconscious for a period of time, which could be a few minutes, hours, days, or longer. Victims should be transported to receive emergency treatment, which includes diagnostic tests and an assessment of the seriousness of the injury.

Next, brain injury patients might need the following and more:

• Hospitalization
• Intensive care if they are still in a coma
• Surgery to insert an intracranial pressure monitor
• Surgery to drain fluid or stop hemorrhaging
• Surgery to remove part of the skull to account for brain swelling
• Stays in a rehabilitative center
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Speech therapy

Many brain injury patients require ongoing check-ups, therapy, and medical care for years or for the rest of their lives. The medical bills that result are only one type of loss that victims will face.

Long-term Effects of a Brain Injury

Brain injuries impact each victim in a unique manner, and the specific effects will vary depending on which part of the brain suffered damage. Some lasting effects of severe brain injuries can include:

• Cognitive impairments, including difficulty with verbal or written communication, following directions, reading, timed tasks, and more.
• Physical impairments, such as being off-balance, limping, slurring speech, or having coordination issues.
• Behavioral and emotional problems, including mood disorders, lack of anger management, or changes in personality.

In some cases, impairments will make it impossible for victims to return to work, and they might need to find a lesser-paying job or rely on disability benefits. They also might not be able to participate in their past activities, and their daily life might change significantly.

Recovering Financially After a Brain Injury

Brain injuries can happen in many incidents caused by another person or party, including:

• Vehicle accidents
• Bicycle or pedestrian accidents
• Falls
• Assaults
• Workplace accidents

If another party caused your brain injury, you should seek help in obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. Losses can be extensive in claims stemming from catastrophic injuries, and the following are some losses for which you might recover:

• Past and future medical bills
• Lost wages and lost earning ability
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent disabilities

Speak with an Indiana Personal Injury Lawyer about Your Legal Rights

After an injury, the legal team at Tanzillo, Stassin & Babcock, P.C., is ready to help. Please contact us to have someone from our firm evaluate your legal options for free today.

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PERSONAL INJURY

At the beginning of 2020, a regular day for many people turned into the grisly and tragic scene of a nine-vehicle pileup on I-65 in Indiana. According to reports, the driver of a semi-truck crashed into a line of passenger vehicles, and eight different cars were involved. One car flipped over the guardrail, and another was pinned up against the railing. Fourteen people were transported due to injuries, while three passengers in the vehicle that was pinned did not survive. The fatalities included a 21-year-old, a 19-year-old, and a one-year-old child.

After investigating, authorities determined that the driver of the semi-truck was putting down his coffee mug and briefly looking away from the road when traffic slowed. He did not have time to slow down or stop to avoid hitting the line of traffic. The truck driver is now facing criminal charges, which include three counts of reckless homicide.

The Dangers of Distracted Truck Driving

Distracted truck drivers pose a threat to everyone on the road. In 2019, another truck driver caused a fatal crash in Indiana when he reportedly reached for his iced tea. That crash resulted in the death of a mother and her twin 18-month-old daughters. These two accidents illustrate just how dangerous even a moment of distraction can be while driving – especially when driving a semi-truck.

Commercial truck drivers are on the road for long hours, and they often find ways to stay comfortable and entertained. This can include:

• Eating and drinking
• Listening to audiobooks or podcasts
• Listening to the radio
• Talking to other drivers on the CB radio
• Talking on a cell phone (hands-free or not)
• Texting or messaging
• Browsing social media or the internet

While using a handheld device for any reason is strictly prohibited from commercial drivers, it is not against the law for a driver to have a snack or a (non-alcoholic) beverage while driving. In fact, many drivers eat on the road or drink caffeinated beverages to help them stay sustained and feel alert. As Indiana residents have learned too well, however, even a seemingly harmless task – such as putting down or reaching for a beverage – can be deadly.

Truck drivers need to make sure that their activities in the cab of their truck do not take their eyes or attention from the road. Even a couple of seconds looking away can cause them to crash and change the lives of accident victims forever. Distracted truck drivers can face criminal charges, though they should also be held fully liable for the losses of victims and their families. It is important that all truck accident victims or families who lose a loved one seek help from a trusted truck accident attorney.

Consult with an Indiana Truck Accident Lawyer for Free Today

At the law firm of Tanzillo, Stassin & Babcock, P.C., we believe that dangerous drivers should be responsible for the injuries and losses of those they harm. We help clients after all types of vehicle crashes, so please contact us today for help.

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