Common Types of Personal Injury Compensation
A personal injury case can be complex and require time and patience. As a plaintiff seeking personal injury compensation, you may seek what in legal terms is called “damages”. These can include compensation for injuries, property damage, or any loss resulting from an injury caused by someone else’s negligence or harmful intent. There are several […]
11 Common Questions About Personal Injury
The aftermath of an accident is an uncertain time. Aside from dealing with injuries and expenses, one must figure out how to file a claim. A personal injury attorney’s job is to help win your case, but the legal process discourages many people. Here are answers to several questions to help get the most out […]
What Are Pain and Suffering Damages?
Many people know enough to associate pain and suffering with personal injury claims and lawsuits. However, the legal perspective applied by an accident attorney differentiates physical from mental pain and suffering. The way an attorney approaches this legal concept affects how injury-related insurance claims and lawsuits are calculated. The two types are defined as follows: […]
Evidence Needed to Prove a Wrongful Death Claim
If someone else’s negligence resulted in a loved one’s death, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim for monetary damages against a defendant. The plaintiff can be a spouse, partner, or close family member or heir of the deceased. A civil claim, a wrongful death lawsuit requires proving the named person or group […]
Should You Always Call the Police After a Crash?
Contacting the police should be one of the first things you do after a crash. The information gathered is critical for an insurance claim or case set up by an accident attorney. But a police presence isn’t the only key to a successful car accident injury claim. There are many reasons to contact the authorities, […]
Why You Shouldn’t Delay Medical Care After a Crash
Car accidents cause some of the most severe injuries, including deep cuts, broken bones, and burns as well as spinal trauma and traumatic brain injuries. Individuals who look severely injured are more likely to receive emergency treatment. However, not every injury appears to be as bad as it is. People may therefore delay medical treatment, […]
Can I Get Disability Benefits After a Car Accident?
A car accident can leave you with physical injuries such as fractured bones, soft tissue injuries, and brain injuries, as well as psychological trauma that manifests as anxiety or depression. If an injury prevents you from working, you may struggle paying the bills and daily expenses, let alone for medical care. Disability benefits through the […]
Finding Justice for a Loved One After a Fatal Accident
Losing a loved one is perhaps the most traumatic event a person can face. When the negligence or wrongdoing of another party is the cause, of a fatal accident the sense of devastation and despair can be amplified. Those in your support circle say you need to pick up the pieces. But finding an accident […]
How Medical Bills Are Paid After an Accident
Personal injuries sustained in an automobile collision or any other accident can require expensive medical treatment. However, there are options as to how medical bills from an accident get paid. This all depends on the state you live in and the type of insurance you have. In California, there are “at fault” insurance laws. Whoever […]
Types of Wrongful Death Damages
The death of a loved one takes an enormous toll on spouses, children, parents, and other family members. Hardships, from emotional to financial, may be extreme. Should a person or entity engage in negligent or intentional behavior that led to someone else’s death, survivors or the decedent’s estate can bring civil action on that party […]