Joseph Pickett, Author at Lawsuit Info Center

About Joseph Pickett

Joseph Pickett

Joseph Pickett writes primarily about the intersection of injury law and personal finance. An experienced writer with over 15 years of experience writing about personal injury law and car accident settlements, as well as personal finance for a variety of publications.

Are Car Accident Settlements Taxed?

Jan 11, 2018 | Car Accident Settlements

Do You Pay Taxes on a Car Accident Settlement? How Much Is Your Car Accident Settlement Worth? Find out the maximum compensation you could receive.How Much Is My Car Accident Settlement Worth? Car crashes are uniquely stressful. When a person is struck by a driver who...

Head On Car Accident – The Passenger Side

Jun 23, 2016 | Head On Collision Settlements, Injured Passenger Settlements

The car accident video below is from the IIHS rated SUV in the institute’s small overlap test. Generally, you can expect to be well protected in a head on car accident on the left side, but what if the crash is on the right side and there’s a right front...

How Negligence Laws Affect Motorcycle Accident Settlements

In the context of motor vehicle accidents, negligence refers to a driver’s failure to operate a vehicle safely. This is an important designation when it comes to negotiating car accident settlements. It’s also important in a court case to determine fault and damages...

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries

Motorcycles are rising in popularity as more people discover the thrill and the efficiency of two small wheels on the open road. With the surge in riders also comes a hike in accidents, however. Both the number of motorcycle crashes and the rate of motorcycle crash...

Whiplash Payout Scale for Grades 0-4

Whiplash is common in car accidents, especially rear-end collisions. Your head and neck are forcefully jerked back and forward by the rapid acceleration-deceleration combination, causing injury to the head, neck, and shoulders. Each auto accident is...

How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?

Involvement in a traffic collision creates a difficult situation, which can be made worse by injuries and property damage. You may be legally entitled to monetary compensation. How long does a car accident settlement take? The answer is different for everyone, but...

How To Adjust to the Traffic and Transportation Culture of a New Area

Even within the same country, transportation cultures can be drastically different. For instance, in New York, the public transportation system is a lifeline for many residents, with the subway being the primary mode of transportation. The city's layout encourages...