Jurors should put themselves in the shoes of the victim. Today, it is a fact that lawyers hired by a large insurance company or a corporate giant represent virtually every defendant in a jury trial.  However, the jury will never hear about insurance during a jury trial.  Most jurors understand that insurance companies are in … Continue reading “Shoes of the Victim”

Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is a colorless and odorless gas that can injure or kill a person. Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of anything that burns fuel, such as cars and SUV’s, boat motors, stoves and grills and gas ranges, fireplaces and furnaces, lanterns, and other small engines. Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when CO … Continue reading “A Colorless, Odorless Killer”

At Coffey McPharlin, we deal with motor vehicle accidents and personal injury cases often. While most car accidents are the fault of driver error, there are some circumstances where drivers are not at fault, such as when a street signs are obstructed. For instance, a stop sign or other traffic signs that are covered by … Continue reading “Driver Visibility Accidents”

Having two young daughters, I recently have had the pleasure of teaching them to ride a two wheeler for the first time. Not much has changed since I was a little boy. The experience brought back the fond memory of the first time that my father taught me to master the art of the two … Continue reading “Bicycle Helmets and Head Injury Prevention”