Understanding more about how a personal injury lawsuit works can help injured victims and their families make informed decisions about how to proceed with their cases. A personal injury lawsuit is filed against the liable party, or his or her insurer, to hold that party accountable for injuries caused by negligence or direct action. To
Residents can sue an assisted living facility for a fall that resulted from staff negligence. An assisted living facility, or its staff members, can be held liable for injuries a resident sustains in the presence of their care if the injuries result from the negligent or intentional actions of employees or the company. This is
If you have been exposed to benzene and believe that it has caused or contributed to your illness, you may consider filing a benzene exposure lawsuit. Benzene is a chemical that is commonly used in the manufacturing of plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, rubber, detergents, and other products. It is also a component of gasoline and other fuels. Benzene is
People often ask the question, “why is my personal injury case going to trial?” If you are seeking compensation for an injury you sustained due to the negligence of another person or entity, you may need to go to trial to recover fair damages. You may be wondering what percentage of personal injury cases go
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts your attention from driving. There are 3 types of distracted driving. These are visual, which is taking eyes off the road, manual, which is taking one or both hands off the wheel, and cognitive, when the drivers’ attention is taken away from driving. In previous years, most safety
Accident victims may be able to get a back injury settlement without surgery. The value of the settlement, however, will depend on the severity of the back injury. Apart from surgery, other factors may increase the amount of compensation you’re able to recover in a negligence case involving a back injury. You should understand what goes
When an employer violates OSHA safety regulations, the consequences can be life-altering for injured workers—and expensive for companies. But not all violations are created equal. Some stem from ignorance or poor training, while others are the result of outright disregard for human life. That’s where the difference between a willful violation and a serious violation
If you or a family member has been injured at work and need a caregiver, you may be asking, “will workers’ comp pay for a caregiver?” If a treating physician deems it necessary and related to a work injury, workers’ compensation will pay for a caregiver. When a person cannot perform usual daily living activities,
The first and most essential step in a lawsuit for incomplete spinal cord injuries is to obtain medical help shortly after the accident or incident. Next, keep a detailed record of all the information and documentation related to your case. You should then look for a lawyer with a record of handling spinal cord injury
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