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There are no words that can soothe the pain of losing a loved one or watching as they recover from a serious injury. When something happens that could have been prevented, the pain is that much worse. Our blog will talk about how injured parties can use the law to get compensation from a company or person for their neglectful actions that caused the injury or loss of life. It is our intention to help prepare you for what may lie ahead and inform you of what can be done to try to make things as right as they can be during such a difficult time.
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2015
3 Defenses That Can Be Used Against You in a Personal Injury Case
Being involved in an accident is never a fun thing. If you feel that someone else caused the accident, you likely may need to take legal action to get compensated for your medical bills. However, you need to be prepared for a battle in court. Here are three defenses that can be used against you in a personal injury case.
1. The defendant isn't responsible for the accident at all.
Types Of Damage You Can Collect On After A Car Accident
If you have been in a car accident, there are certain types of damage that you can receive compensation for. You can receive compensation from your insurance company or from the insurance company of the individual who caused your accident. You can also receive compensation for your car accident by suing the individual who caused your accident. Here are the four areas you can receive compensation for after a car accident.
4 Things to Avoid Saying to the At-Fault Driver's Insurance Company
After you've been injured in a vehicle accident caused by another driver, that person's automotive insurance company may call you to offer a settlement. If your injury was relatively minor, you're likely to find the offer to be reasonable. The situation can get tricky, however, if your accident has led to expensive medical bills and substantial time off work. The initial settlement offer may seem too low, as the insurer naturally doesn't want to pay more than it has to.
Proving Your Truck Was Not At Fault For An Accident
If you are a truck driver and you were involved in a collision involving another vehicle while on a highway, you will most likely want to clear your name of any wrongdoing in the matter. If you are found to be guilty for having the incident occur, you would be responsible for reimbursement of medical expenses or damage to the other vehicle. Fighting allegations can help prove your innocence. Here are some steps you can use to help prove you are not at fault for an accident involving your truck.
Here's How You Can Support Your Personal Injury Lawyer
By filing a personal injury case after being injured due to neglect or an accident that was the fault of someone else, you have the opportunity to be compensated for the pain, suffering, and loss of income that is experienced due to the outcome of your injuries. To maximize the compensation that you're awarded, here are a few things you can do to support your personal injury lawyer as they work on your case:
You May Deserve Financial Compensation For Waking Up During Surgery
Waking up during surgery is uncommon, but when it occurs, it can be a traumatic experience. If you're dealing with the psychological after-effects of waking during an operation, talk with a personal injury lawyer about claiming financial compensation. Certain types of operations and medications are more frequently associated with these incidents, and you may relate to common symptoms associated with waking up during surgery.
Relevant Research
A study published in 2014 provided details of an audit on how many patients have reported waking up during an operation.
When Assumption Of Risk Applies And Doesn't Apply
Normally, if someone carries out an action that is considered negligent or malicious and causes you to suffer an injury, you would be able to sue for damages. However, if you engage in an activity that is assumed to be risky, you are less likely to be able to sue for damages.
What is an Assumption of Risk?
Assumption of risk occurs when a plaintiff engages in an activity while knowing that this activity carries some risk.
Who Can File A Lien Against My Personal Injury Settlement?
As personal injury suits become more common, multiple parties often try to cash in by establishing claims against personal injury settlements. Otherwise known as liens, these claims are court orders placed on your personal property to pay debts owed to a third party. The personal property in question can be your injury settlement, or the portion that the lien holder is claiming. In this article, you will learn who can file a claim for a portion of your settlement.
3 Things You Need To Know About Filing For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Getting into trouble with your finances can be easy to do. It can be so convenient to take out your credit card whenever you want something, such as concert tickets or a new television. Then, before you know it, you have maxed out all of your credit cards and collection companies keep calling because you have no way to pay it all back. Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help relieve you of your problem debts so you can get your life back on track.
Social Security Disability, Medical Improvement And Losing Your Benefits
Once you have been approved for Social Security Disability benefits due to being unable to work, you will continue to face periodic reviews of your case. The Social Security Administration recognizes that people sometimes experience an improvement in their medical condition, so the SSA conducts Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR) to verify your health. If you have received a notice for an upcoming CDR, read on for what to expect from this process.