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Many clients who have been injured in car accidents turn to Joye Law Firm for help because they are disappointed at the insurance company’s response to their needs. Some are more blunt, complaining that “My insurance company is ripping me off!” When…

Could you be risking life and limb because you are digitally distracted in your workplace? Are you reading this blog post on a phone at work right now? A survey of American workers recently reported by EHS Today found that 14…

Most people assume that any settlement they receive from a personal injury lawsuit will come as a lump sum. While this is the most common form of settlement, you may have the option to accept a structured settlement instead, which…

Consumer Reports (CR) and the Insurance institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have put together a list of 18 recommended car models for parents looking to buy a reliable new car for their teenage drivers. With 2021-model-year vehicles reaching dealer lots later than…

Originally published April 18, 2022. A car that has been damaged in a crash can suffer from “diminished value” after the accident. Even after the vehicle is repaired, the presumption is that a previously wrecked vehicle will be somewhat less…

A class action lawsuit is one where many people who have been harmed by the same party in the same way file a compensation claim together as a group. Class actions can be filed by victims of discrimination, false advertising,…

A 2018 survey recorded over 45 million licensed drivers age 65 or older in the U.S. For perspective, that’s a 69% increase since 1999, and accounts for one in every five drivers on the road. Why is this important? Older drivers…

Many types of accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including falls and car crashes. The most common and well-known form of a TBI is a concussion. TBIs can range in severity from minor to severe, and even minor TBIs…