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What Are the Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit? If you suffered a physical injury in an accident that resulted from someone else’s negligence, you can recover monetary compensation through a personal injury claim or lawsuit. However, to maximize your economic damages, you must follow several steps and have an experienced attorney advocate for you throughout your case. Before filing a personal injury lawsuit, […]

What Happens in a Personal Injury Lawsuit After the Deposition? Personal injury matters arise when individuals and entities behave in a negligent, careless, or reckless manner, and individuals suffer bodily injuries as a result. After filing a personal injury insurance claim, typically with the at-fault party’s insurance company, your case may settle. However, if the insurance company refuses to offer fair monetary damages, your personal […]

What Are the Chances of Winning a Personal Injury Lawsuit? When individuals suffer injuries in an accident that results from another person’s negligence, they may file a personal injury claim or lawsuit and pursue monetary damages. The likelihood that an accident victim will win their personal injury lawsuit depends on their ability to prove the legal elements of their claim, as well as their deposition […]

What Qualifies as Personal Injury? You have probably seen a commercial for a personal injury lawyer at some point in your life. Usually, these commercials promise to get you compensation for an injury. But they rarely provide details on what counts as a personal injury or how a personal injury attorney can obtain money for you. This lack of clarity […]

What Kind of Damages Can You Sue For? Injuries are painful, inconvenient, and sometimes debilitating or even catastrophic. Unfortunately, injuries are a part of life. However, some injuries result from carelessness, recklessness, negligence, or even the deliberate actions of another person or party. When you suffer an injury at someone else’s hands, you deserve compensation. The amount of compensation you deserve depends on […]

What Is Strict Liability Law? Strict liability, also called absolute liability, is a legal doctrine that applies to criminal and civil law. In personal injury cases, strict liability law is a unique concept. It most commonly applies in cases involving defective products and dog bites or attacks. In essence, strict liability means that someone is liable no matter what they […]

What Can You Sue for in a Personal Injury Case? If you or someone you love recently suffered an injury in a personal injury accident or incident, you might wonder about your legal rights and options. With the help of an experienced personal injury attorney, you have many. You might also be wondering what your case is worth or what you can sue for. The […]

What Can I Expect from a Personal Injury Claim? Suffering a personal injury isn’t just painful. It can send your world upside down into a tailspin. You know you want and deserve compensation for your injuries and damages. However, you aren’t sure what to expect from a personal injury claim, which makes you reluctant to start one. The good news is that personal injury […]

Why Pay a Lawyer After an Injury or Accident? After you or a loved one has experienced an accident or an injury, it’s easy to think that you can just make an insurance claim and avoid the expense and bother of a lawyer. This period immediately after an accident or injury is a time when you are simply not at your best—physically, emotionally, or […]

How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid? In New York, when a person dies from other than natural causes, the personal representative of the estate of that deceased person can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of that person’s survivors. The personal representative of the decedent’s estate files the wrongful death claim against the party responsible for the death. The suit […]