Block O’Toole & Murphy’s Blog

Most accident victims are unaware of the “do’s and dont’s” of an injury case, and you may be surprised to learn that seemingly harmless actions — like posting about your life on social media or apologizing at the scene of an accident — can have an impact on the...

Personal injury attorneys build their cases by gathering evidence during the discovery phase of a lawsuit. A key part of the process involves taking depositions — sworn testimony given by the plaintiff, the defendant, and any other witnesses. Depositions are a chance...

If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to pursue a legal claim for compensation, which is typically paid by the responsible party’s insurance company. To resolve the lawsuit, your attorney can either go to trial...

A credible and persuasive statement from an eyewitness can have a powerful impact on your personal injury case, but obtaining these statements can, at times, prove challenging. In many cases, witnesses who could provide critical details are hesitant to get involved....