Occupational injuries are much more common than you might think. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 3.0 million nonfatal workplace injuries were reported in 2022, resulting in an alarmingly high incidence rate of 3.3 cases for every 100 full-time workers.
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Amidst the trauma and confusion of an automobile accident, it is difficult to remain levelheaded and take control of the situation. While you may be tempted to rely on law enforcement officials at the scene to handle everything, it is essential for you to act quickly to collect evidence and speak with witnesses about details you may have missed.
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First off, punitive damages, or exemplary damages as they are sometimes referred to, are noneconomic damages for things such as pain and suffering. Punitive damages generally fall under anything related to the case that doesn’t have a fixed bill.
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When someone encounters an accident that causes harm, knowing about the provisions of personal injury law is important.
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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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Just like us injury lawyers have misconceptions and stereotypes against us, as discussed in our introductory blog post, so do personal injury lawsuits and the victims that file them. Notice that we say victims, not people, not parties, and not plaintiffs; victims.
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When you are seeking car accident personal injury compensation, you need to make sure you are properly prepared for your case. In this article, we are going to talk about how you can best prepare for your auto case.
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When you are in the middle of a personal injury lawsuit, your mind is in constant motion with questions about all the possible outcomes of your case.
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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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