Personal Injury

How to Prove Elder Financial Abuse

Elderly adults often become victims of financial exploitation by caretakers and even family members, but it’s difficult to prove when it happens. How to prove elder financial abuse requires identifying the abuser, gathering documented evidence, and proving intentional harm. What Is Elder Financial Abuse? Elderly adults in nursing home facilities, long-term care facilities, assisted-living facilities, and

What to Expect from the Defense in a DUI Personal Injury Claim

Knowing what to expect from the defense in a DUI personal injury claim can help you and your lawyer prepare evidence to debunk the other side’s arguments. One of the most common arguments is that the driver was not intoxicated. The defense may also try to show that the driver was not actually operating the

How to Claim Emotional Injury for a Car Accident

Understanding how to claim emotional injury for a car accident can help you optimize your financial recovery. Following a car accident, you may be able to recover emotional distress car accident compensation if you can show how the crash caused emotional distress and trauma. Car accidents often involve a variety of economic damages such as

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Who to Sue After an Elevator Accident

Following an elevator accident and resulting injuries, you may be able to sue various parties who contributed to the accident, including property owners, maintenance companies, and elevator manufacturers. You may do so through a personal injury lawsuit that proves how one or more of these parties’ negligence led to an accident and subsequent damages. Knowing who

Can I File a Personal Injury Claim for Pesticide Poisoning?

You can file a personal injury claim for pesticide poisoning under the theory of product liability if you have been injured as a result of a pesticide manufacturer or seller’s actions. Examples include when a manufacturer does not provide sufficient safety warnings with a pesticide or does not properly test pesticides before sending them to

How Much Compensation Can I Claim for a Burn Injury

After an accident, victims may wonder, “how much compensation can I claim for a burn injury?” The value of a burn injury claim depends on the severity of a victim’s injuries, the location of the burn, where and how the accident occurred, and the impact of the burn on the victim’s life. A burn injury

Fireworks Accident and Injury Statistics

Fireworks accident and injury statistics reveal a nationwide increase in deaths and injuries from fireworks. According to a staff report issued by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries and deaths from fireworks increased by 25% from 2016 to 2021. Likewise, the Centers for Disease Control reports that over 11,500 people suffered injuries because

Why Do Insurance Companies Deny Proton Therapy?

Insurance companies deny proton therapy in some cases, often claiming that it’s an elective procedure that’s unnecessary or is simply experimental. This decision can significantly impact patients who need this therapy to help treat cancer.  If an insurance company denies coverage for proton therapy when you need it most, you may be able to fight

How Much Is a Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit Worth?

How much is a spinal cord injury lawsuit worth? The value of a spinal cord injury lawsuit often comes down to the extent the defendant is at fault and the severity of the injury. Spinal cord lawsuits are sometimes worth five to six figures but may go into the millions of dollars in extraordinary circumstances. Compensable damages