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How Does an Insurance Company Decide Who Was at Fault after a car accident
Determining fault after a car accident is a crucial part of the insurance claim process. Insurance companies use various methods to investigate the accident and determine who was at fault. Here are some of the factors that insurance companies may consider when deciding fault:
When is the Trucking Company Liable for an accident
Trucking companies may be held liable for accidents involving their trucks in certain circumstances. Here are some situations where a trucking company may be found liable for an accident:
ELEMENTS OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE LAWSUITS
Medical negligence lawsuits can be complex and involve several elements that must be proven in order to establish a valid claim. Here are some of the key elements of a medical negligence lawsuit:
Most common dog breeds that bite
It’s important to note that any breed of dog can potentially bite, and there are many factors that can influence a dog’s likelihood to bite, including their individual temperament and training, as well as the circumstances of a particular situation. However, some dog breeds are commonly associated with bites due to their history, physical traits, or other factors.
The Most Likely Offenders of Distracted Driving Are…
National Distracted Driving Awareness month. Our law firm is participating in this effort because we know first hand just how dangerous distracted driving is.
Slip, trip, or fall injury lawsuit
A slip, trip, or fall injury refers to an injury that occurs when a person slips, trips, or falls on a surface that is slippery, uneven, or cluttered. These types of accidents can result in a range of injuries, including cuts, bruises, broken bones, sprains, and head injuries.
MOST COMMON WORKPLACE INJURY
The most common workplace injuries vary depending on the type of industry and job duties. However, some of the most common types of workplace injuries include:
Most Common Distracted Driving Accident Causes
If you have been injured in a distracted driving accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.
Most Common Hospital Mistakes
There are many factors that can contribute to hospital mistakes, also known as medical errors, which can lead to harm or injury to patients. Some common causes of hospital mistakes include:
Pisanchyn Law Firm’s $250K Recovery Featured in VerdictSearch
On Aug. 27, 2014, plaintiff Destiny Fertig, 18, was driving on Route 222, in Lower Macungie Township. The front driver’s side of her vehicle was partially struck head-on by a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction, when the driver of that vehicle attempted to turn left. Fertig claimed an aggravation of a preexisting condition and injuries to her neck and knee.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE INJURED IN A CAR ACCIDENT
By following these steps, you can protect your legal rights and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
The most common car accident injuries
The most common car accident injuries can vary depending on the severity and circumstances of the crash, but some of the most common types of injuries include:
Most common type of medical malpractice claim
Medical malpractice is a type of personal injury litigation that occurs when a healthcare provider, such as a doctor or nurse, fails to provide appropriate care, and as a result, the patient is harmed. This can include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, and prescription errors. To prove medical malpractice, the following elements must be present:
Personal Injury Litigation
Personal injury litigation refers to a legal process where an individual seeks compensation for harm suffered as a result of another person’s negligence or intentional actions. This can include physical injury, property damage, and emotional distress.
Do Medical Malpractice Cases Make Health Care Costs Go Up?
There are many myths in personal injury litigation designed to scare people away from filing lawsuits after being negligently injured. There are 5 common myths in medical malpractice litigation and we want to bring you the truths behind these myths.
Can a Lawyer provide remote “Legal Advice” via phone across state lines?
The answer to this question depends on the nature of the call and what type of legal advice is being asked. A lawyer can only provide advice for jurisdictions in which the lawyer is licensed.
What are common misconceptions about lawyers?
Being lawyers, we know and understand the stereotypes against us from the general population. Some of you may have actually met the select few lawyers who fit those stereotypes of being dishonest, scheming, and money hungry. For that, we apologize for the bad taste they have left in your mouth.
Most Common Workplace Injury: Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is now the most common workplace injury in the United States—and those who work in the construction or manufacturing industries are often the most at-risk of suffering auditory damage.
Can I Get Compensation After a Winter Weather Accident?
Many people may be under the mistaken impression that simply because poor weather conditions contributed to an accident, victims may not be able to recover for their injuries. In fact, an insurance company may try and claim that the accident in which you were involved was unavoidable and did not reflect negligence on the part of the other driver.
Do lawyers bend the rules when questioning witnesses by asking impermissible questions just to get the jury thinking about them?
Good lawyers? No. Bad lawyers, maybe. Often, if a lawyer does this, it is because they don’t actually know what they are allowed to ask and what they are not allowed to ask.