There are different kinds of compensation that can be received in a personal injury, or tort, lawsuit. There are economic compensations and noneconomic compensations. Economic compensations are rewarded to the injured party to cover the costs of any damages that have come up as a result of the accident.
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Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. At work, employees are always at risk of facing an accident at any time. A broken arm from a fall off a ladder, a back injury, or a strain from lifting heavy boxes, are some common mishaps that can strike without any warning.
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If you are filing a long term disability claim when you have been injured or become ill and cannot work, it is helpful to know that disability insurance is more complicated than most insurance. There are very strict rules that must be followed.
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“Pain and suffering” is a term often associated with personal injury lawsuits, but few people understand its meaning. From a legal standpoint, pain and suffering can be physical or mental.
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Medical negligence occurs when medical treatment falls below expected standards. If a patient becomes injured as a result of medical negligence, that patient might file a lawsuit claiming medical malpractice. If a patient dies, the family might then file a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Many times on roads, highways, major accidents occurs and an individual is injured severely. In such cases, many of us stands up and take the responsibility of the damages incurred. Whereas some individuals opt to dodge their responsibilities.
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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), more than 750 people die each year and more than 20,000 are injured each year because of fatigue truck drivers operating commercial truck vehicles.
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Many people have been fed the notion that injury lawsuits are frivolous and unnecessary. This notion comes from big businesses and the media. Many times the media will take the amount awarded by the Jury in a case and only report on that amount. There are countless examples on this, most notably the case of [...]
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Personal injury is a vast topic with hundreds of titles listed below it. It is very vague, simply because it is nearly impossible to predict what kind of injury any given accident may cause as it is nearly impossible to predict how a person will react during that accident.
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Your personal injury attorney should fully explain why your case is taking so long. There are many legitimate reasons why a personal injury case takes the time it takes, but if your attorney cannot explain why your case is still pending, you might want to consider changing attorneys.
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Medical negligence occurs when medical treatment falls below expected standards. If a patient becomes injured as a result of medical negligence, that patient might file a lawsuit claiming medical malpractice.
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Almost everyone meets with some kind of an auto accident – often it being a small one. Personal injury lawyers are not often needed in such cases. But sometimes, you may be involved in a situation that requires the attention of a personal injury lawyer.
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If you find yourself involved in a car accident, you are likely to run into legal issues. You might find yourself wondering: Am I at fault? Who has to pay for the property damage caused by the accident? Am I entitled to a rental car? Who pays the medical expenses?
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One of the most frustrating situations for a client with disability insurance occurs when you have to access the insurance you have paid into, often for years, and you are denied the support you are owed
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What’s the difference between no-fault vs. tort car insurance? If you’ve recently renewed a car insurance policy, you may have experienced sticker shock based on an increase in the cost of your premium. When insurers issue rates, there is always a reason. And despite the myth that auto insurers are not regulated, each state regulates the companies that sell car insurance, and they also have strict guidelines as to how much they sell it for.
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Suffering a serious injury due to someone else’s negligence can be very traumatic. It not only requires to be hospitalized, but also make you lose time at work.
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Frequently the primary subject while contacting a solicitor relates to the prices concerned. With solicitors charging many loads of pounds for every hour that, there may be an understandable fear for life risking surgical operation misconduct medical negligence solicitors as even a brief telephone name ought to value a small fortune.
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Hopefully, you will never require the assistance of a personal injury attorney. No one wants to be in an automobile accident, or be the family member left behind following a wrongful death, or be the victim of negligence. Sometimes, things happen, and you may need to retain the services of just such a person.
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If you have been hit by a tractor trailer, you will need the help of a truck accident attorney, not just a traditional lawyer. That’s because this type of crash is quite different from a typical incident. You need a specialist who knows what to expect from this type of case.
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When the average driver goes out on the road, they do not expect to have any issues with their commute. Even though it is always a good idea to pay close attention to the road and the drivers around, in some cases it is not possible to steer clear of potential incidents.
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