Personal injury law involves injury which is caused accidentally, not intentionally, by another’s failure to use reasonable care. This type of law covers situations in which a person’s body, mind, or emotions are hurt, usually due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness. It includes wrongful death and situations where an injury results in a fatality.
A person may be liable for the injury due to negligent or reckless action. The resulting injury must have been caused by the at-fault party, and must have been a foreseeable result of the at-fault party’s negligent action. So even if someone who commits a negligent action didn't intend for someone to get injured, that negligent party may still be the defendant in a personal injury claim.
Types of personal injury lawsuits often arise from automobile, bicycle, pedestrian, boating, aircraft, commercial trucking, and other kinds of vehicle accidents. Personal injury claims can also arise from medical malpractice, defective products, and slip-and-fall claims.
A successful personal injury claim may recover monetary funds for medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, emotional pain and suffering, burial costs, and other financial costs that result from the injury. Typically, a personal injury lawyer is hired to oversee the claim, to let an injured person focus on healing without the stress of dealing with the legal side of the accident. Injury lawyers typically offer a no-cost consultation, so there is no downside to speaking with a lawyer about your potential claim.
Although the term “minor” may vary depending on the situation, these accidents can lead to unexpected complications. This is especially true when dealing with the insurance company and pursuing a car accident claim.
I can’t underestimate the difference that a good lawyer makes in the value of a case. It’s important that when people go out and hire counsel to represent them after they’ve been in a tragic accident that they hire the right person.
Whether or not it will increase can depend on your car insurance coverage, the severity of the damage, and other factors. Learn more here...
If somebody’s been out there, and they’re listening to this, and they have suffered a serious injury or someone in their family has, and they have some of these losses like you just talked about and they have this effect and this impact. Learn more here...
I felt like it was extraordinarily important for average everyday folks who happen to be victims of serious wrecks, have suffered catastrophic injuries, or someone in their family suffered a wrongful death, to understand what’s involved in keeping your settlement.
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You should not be worrying about paying medical bills. You should not be worrying about anything else. You should be focusing on getting better and letting your attorney handle the other parts.
In California, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims caused by car accidents is generally two years. Any filing initiated after that time risks being dismissed. Learn more here...
In the difficult days and weeks after a truck accident, you need an experienced and caring attorney to advise you on your legal options and advocate for your rights.
Truck accident attorneys take into account many factors when negotiating settlements, including the following...
Today, on After the Crash, we’re going to talk about one of the most important decisions that the victims of a serious semi wreck have to make, and that is, how to pick an attorney? And I can’t think of a better person to talk to about that than Michael Leizerman.
Most personal injury attorneys offer free initial consultations, where you can ask questions to help you decide whether to hire a lawyer. Go to the consultation with prepared questions.
Todd Morrow is our guest today. Todd is the founder of Moral Settlement Services headquartered in Driftwood, Texas. Today, we’re going to focus on structured settlements. This is an extraordinarily important subject.
If you were injured in an accident and are considering hiring a lawyer to help you seek compensation from the other party, you’ve likely noticed that most injury attorneys offer free consultations. You’re likely wondering “What does a free consultation entail?” and “Is it really free?
If you were injured in a truck accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to recover compensation by bringing an accident claim against the at-fault party.
Depending on the circumstances, you could be owed significant compensation from the at-fault party. But how do you know what you’re owed? Read more to find out.
Establishing a special needs trust allows you to segregate money recovered in a personal injury settlement so that it does not interfere with eligibility for other assistance. Learn more here...
What is gross negligence? If you can prove it, you can likely recover more compensation for your injuries. Learn more here...
There are many factors that may affect how long it takes your lawsuit to settle. Learn more here...
Below we will explore common expenses associated with car accidents, the types of coverage that may be applicable, and how you can protect yourself financially if you are involved in a car crash in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
If you wait too long to file a lawsuit, you risk having your claim dismissed by the court as untimely and losing the chance to seek compensation. Learn more here...
Most car accident cases never make it to trial, even if the parties move from an insurance claim to a personal injury lawsuit.
The value of a car accident settlement depends on many elements. The biggest one is the extent of the injuries you sustained.
