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A work-related injury due to heavy lifting can turn your life upside-down: you may have to deal with back injuries, hernias, and muscle tears, which can compromise your ability to continue working and introduce both emotional and financial strain. Plus, you will likely need long-term treatment, physical therapy, or even surgery. If you need to… Read More

Each year, roughly 3 million American workers are injured on the job. These injuries range from mild to severe. Some may even cause workers to miss work time, which could cost them money. There are some injuries that are more dangerous for workers than others. Typically, any industry that requires physical labor is one where… Read More

The most severe car accidents can cause lasting damage—and not just physical damage. Many of our clients here at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton have suffered from long-term emotional trauma and mental issues resulting from their collisions. These conditions can affect your life just as much as physical injuries can, and the costs associated with psychological… Read More

Defective tires increase accident risks because the defects impact traction and stability. That can lead to blowouts or tread separation, causing sudden loss of control. Even responsible drivers may struggle to respond in time, facing hazards that can lead to serious injury or damage. If you were injured in a car accident caused by defective… Read More

It may feel like one small text, one little message to a friend or loved one. But in the time it takes to look down at a phone, type out a message, and hit “send,” many drivers have gotten into catastrophic accidents with severe—sometimes fatal—consequences. Texting divides a driver’s attention, takes their eyes off the… Read More

Recent statistics indicate a troubling trend on our roadways: incidents involving aggressive truck drivers are becoming more common. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there has been a steady increase in truck accidents caused by aggressive driving behaviors among truck drivers over the past five years. These behaviors include speeding, tailgating, weaving… Read More

Car accidents can cause a whole host of injuries—in particular, our attorneys have seen many collision clients with damage to their spinal cord. Unfortunately, as common as these accidents are, they can also have severe and life-altering consequences. If you suffered a spinal injury in a car accident and need to cover the resulting medical… Read More

If you get into a car accident in your private car, you usually have a straightforward claims process. And if you need coverage for a Workers’ Compensation incident, your workplace documentation and HR department will guide you. However, when you get into a car accident while working, the legal aftermath can feel much more complicated…. Read More

While driving, we count on other drivers to obey the relevant laws that keep us all safe. Primarily, these laws prohibit driving while under the influence of alcohol. All states ban DUIs, but drivers in all states regularly ignore these regulations and expose themselves and others to danger. If you were in a car accident… Read More

The physical and emotional trauma from car accidents can feel overwhelming enough; the involvement of trucks magnifies all these issues. The sheer size and weight disparity between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles means that any injuries inflicted become much more severe, whether due to a rear-end collision, a sideswipe, or even a head-on accident. If… Read More