If you've ended up hurt as a result of another driver's careless actions, you may be entitled to compensation. You can be paid for several areas of damage, including medical expenses, lost wages, lost or damaged personal property, a car repair, and more. To get more information about what is negotiated and how the process works, read on. Don't Fall Victim Twice Accident victims have to be careful not to get taken advantage of after a wreck with injuries.
29 July 2020
Many people have heard of the statute of limitations rule. Each state and the federal judicial system places limits on how much time can elapse between an incident and taking legal action. You may have heard that only murder has no statute of limitations but it is not only criminal matters that must abide by the rule. Civil law, and personal injury law in particular, also abide by a statute of limitations.
20 July 2020
Broken bones are a serious condition for many people who are in auto accidents. These traumatic injuries are painful, require extensive medical care, and could require you to take some time off work. Are you dealing with a broken bone that resulted from an auto accident? You have options. This guide will help you figure out what to do next. Why Are Broken Bones Expensive? Broken bones are so expensive because the most severe broken bones may require plates, steel rods, screws, casts, and other materials.
10 July 2020
If you are injured while participating in sports, you might assume that suffering an injury is part of the risk of participating in a sport. However, regardless of whether you participate in amateur sports or were injured at school, there are some circumstances where you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Injuries at the Gym Suffering an injury while working out can be a normal occurrence when you make a mistake or when you work out too often.
25 June 2020
Were you injured at a neighbor's pool? If so, you may have a case of premise liability on your hands. Pool owners have the inherent duty to ensure that the individuals who come onto the property remain safe. When the owner fails at this obligation, the victim of the injury may be able to file a personal injury claim to recoup their damages. However, the only way to be successful in this endeavor is to provide evidence.
16 June 2020
Normally, when two vehicles collide, one of the drivers is negligent and is held responsible for the accident. However, there are some cases where nobody is at fault especially during adverse weather conditions. In fact, 21% of car crashes are weather-related according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog, blowing sand, and strong crosswinds can all contribute to an accident. There are three steps you should take after you have had an accident due to adverse weather conditions.
5 June 2020
Did someone recently pass away due to an accident? If so, you may be wondering if you are able to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf because of how it impacted you. Here is when you may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit and seek compensation for the untimely passing of a loved one. Immediate Family It is very common for the immediate family to come together as a whole to file for a wrongful death lawsuit.
28 May 2020
If you were injured in an accident where someone else is at fault, you are entitled to receive several types of damages that go beyond your immediate medical bills. Here is what you should know about these 3 forms of compensation. Pain and Suffering One of the largest forms of compensation in a personal injury case is pain and suffering. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to calculate pain and suffering. It's not like you can look up your injury on a chart and see how much it is worth, which is why lawyers often look at previous verdicts of similar injuries.
19 May 2020
While you might consider the actions of another driver to be the most common cause of car accidents, you might not realize that your vehicle could pose some real danger of its own. In some accidents, defective car parts are to blame. Bad brakes or a bad accelerator pedal can lead to an accident because you may not be able to respond to another driver in time. There are also some accidents where defective parts did not cause the accident, but they exacerbated the injuries you experienced.
12 May 2020