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How Much Do Juries Usually Award For Personal Injuries? When you are in an accident it is important to know how the bills will get paid, and if there will be any left over to rebuild your life. The amount you recover from a personal injury accident depends on the severity of your injuries,…

What Is Negligence? In the context of a personal injury lawsuit, responsibility for the injuries caused lies with the negligent party. Thus, it is crucial to determine who acted negligently and have an understanding of what the concept of negligence means in the law. Everyone has certain rights, one of which is to be…

Can I Be Reimbursed For Out Of Pocket Expenses For An Injury? Being involved in an accident causes more than just personal injuries. The cost of medical care and treatment can be high, but is usually not the first thing on your mind when an accident happens. The first order of business when you…

How are Damages Determined in a Personal Injury Case? Though most victims of a personal injury or wrongful death case will tell you they’d rather have their full health, ability, or lost loved one more than money – lost income, medical bills, and other expenses are how these cases are resolved. When attorneys use…

Woman Seriously Injured in Accident at Randall’s Foods When a premises owner invites a visitor onto the property, he or she takes on a certain level of responsibility for that visitor’s well-being. That responsibility includes ensuring that the property is free from hazards, including oil and water puddles, unsafe electrical connections, broken pavement or…

Burn Injuries: What Type of Compensation can you Expect? Though rarely fatal, burn injuries are devastating nonetheless. A burn injury leaves the body weakened and disfigured, and the victim in significant pain. Personal injury law sets a number of guidelines for damages in burn cases. Most personal injury cases seek to compensate victims for…

Woman Suffers Infection After Swallowing Metal Wire in McDonald’s Sandwich When it comes to personal injury cases, it is easy for a seemingly minor matter to become a costly and life-changing injury or illness. Soft tissue damage, back and neck injuries and serious infections can all stem from apparently minor incidents, leading to extended…

Negligent Restaurateurs and the Risk of Foodborne Illness When we visit a restaurant, we put our faith in that establishment. We trust that the building will be clean and sanitary, that the food will be prepared properly and that all safety standards will be obeyed. When a restaurant breaches the trust we place in…

Protecting the Rights of Motorcyclists Through Personal Injury Lawsuits Motorcyclists face a number of unique challenges on the roadway. Protected by little more than leather clothing and a helmet, riders are exposed to much greater risk of injury than car and truck drivers. In addition, riders suffer all-too-frequent collisions at the hands of drivers…

Can a Personal Injury Lawsuit Make Sports Safer? It is an unfortunate fact that in many people’s eyes, personal injury lawsuits have a certain stigma – when some people think of injury lawyers, they imagine a clichéd image of ambulance chasers and whiplash fakers. The fact is, however, that personal injury lawsuits play an…