Winning a personal injury lawsuit is just the first step in recovering for your injuries and damages. Collecting on the judgment is the final step – and sometimes the most difficult. Whether or not you are able to collect on the judgment depends on the amount of liability coverage the defendant carries and the assets available to
Victims who have suffered personal injuries can also recover for their mental health and personal injury claims that arise from the incident that caused the injuries. An emotional injury lawyer can help victims recover damages for all their injuries. What Is a Mental Health Personal Injury Claim Personal injury accidents – such as auto accidents, slip
Elevator accidents can be scary and cause serious injuries to anyone trapped in the elevator when it malfunctions. Anyone who has suffered an elevator injury can consult a premises liability attorney and seek elevator injury compensation. When Can You Recover Elevator Injury Compensation? Elevators and escalators are an essential part of most multi-story buildings, including office
The three types of personal injury damages are economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Economic damages in personal injury cases compensate victims for the financial burden of a personal injury. Non-economic damages compensate you for the psychological and social cost of the injury. These can include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, permanent disfigurement, and loss
Roller skating is a fun, family-friendly activity that is enjoyed by many people. But, unfortunately, roller skating is often wrought with injuries – as well as legal complexities. Under Illinois law, the owners and operators of roller skating facilities have several obligations designed to promote safety. Roller rink operators are required to keep their roller
Dog bite liability is determined by the applicable law and the circumstances leading to the dog bite. Factors at play include whether the bite occurred on the dog’s property or someone else. Likewise, if the person who was bitten provoked or agitated the dog, this may lessen the dog owner’s liability. How Common are Dog
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that occurs when the head accelerates quickly and then suddenly stops or is rapidly rotated. A concussion can occur even if the head does not come into contact with a hard surface. A concussion can result in confusion, blurred vision, memory loss, and nausea. Although in some severe cases, a
Premises liability law determines who carries liability for injury at the gym. Gym owners frequently have customers sign a liability waiver to limit their liability. Even if you signed one of these waivers, however, you may have a claim against the gym owner for your injury. Injuries from overexertion and misuse of equipment at the
Victims and their families usually pay personal injury lawyer fees on a contingency fee basis. This means that they typically will not have to pay their personal injury attorney anything until they win their personal injury case and receive the payout from the judgment. Money and financial issues are often a primary concern for the
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