When negligence causes hazardous conditions, some property owners may try to shift blame onto the injured party in slip and fall accidents. Although premises liability laws make negligent property owners liable for injuries that occur on their property, the burden of proof is on the injured party when filing slip and fall liability claims. Premises
Settlements and Damages in Wrongful Death Cases Wrongful death settlements can help ease the financial burden faced my surviving family. Wrongful death actions are complicated, as the wrongful acts of several parties may have contributed to an individual’s death. Pre-trial, out of court settlements are common in wrongful death cases, because most defendants want to
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Information After a fatal accident, surviving family members like you may wonder, “what is a wrongful death lawsuit?” A “wrongful death” occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company, or entity. Every state has a civil “wrongful death statute,” or set of statutes, which
If you’ve suffered a personal injury through the fault of another, you may be out of work, overwhelmed with piles of medical bills, or in constant pain and agony. Under any of these circumstances, researching, locating, and learning how to find the best personal injury lawyer to handle your claim in court can seem like yet one
Anyone who has suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence may want to ask – how are personal injury damages calculated? A personal injury attorney can help injury victims understand what they may be able to recover in a personal injury lawsuit. What Is a Personal Injury in a Personal Injury Lawsuit? A personal
Victims of accidents can still file a personal injury claim with a pre-existing condition. Personal injury lawsuits, such as auto accidents, construction accidents, and medical malpractice, involve an intense factual investigation into the circumstances of the incident and the injuries sustained as a result of the incident. The plaintiff in a personal injury accident will be
Patients should understand the dangers of testosterone replacement therapy before they undergo the procedure. If they have already undergone testosterone replacement therapy and suffered medical complications, a medical malpractice attorney can help them understand whether a lawsuit is an option. Testosterone Replacement Therapy The use of testosterone supplements among American men has skyrocketed in recent
Recipients of metal on metal knee replacements may be entitled to damages through a knee implant lawsuit. Metal-on-metal knee implants – just like metal-on-metal hip implants – have been known to cause medical complications. Metal-on-metal implants deteriorate more quickly than other implants, causing metal ions to leak into the bloodstream and surrounding tissues. Several lawsuits
Accident victims like you seeking to file a claim may wonder, “what is the collateral source rule?” The Illinois collateral source rule in a personal injury case disallows evidence that the claimant received compensation for damages from sources other than the defendant. Under the rule, any evidence that the plaintiff’s medical bills were paid by
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