If you file a personal injury claim, a number of factors can impact the settlement negotiations. If you intend to bring a third-party insurance claim, you will have to prove liability, causation, and damages to recover compensation. Below we have provided an overview of these…
If you were hurt because someone failed to act with reasonable care, it’s natural to approach the claims process with apprehension. Not only is building a strong case a lot of work, but legal proceedings also happen to be rife with uncertainty. As such, there…
Any successful personal injury case will yield some amount of compensatory damages. Such damages reimburse the plaintiff for losses that he or she actually incurred such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. But what if the defendant’s conduct was especially egregious? Having…
The expenses that result from unanticipated injuries, like those sustained in a car accident, can add up fast. Fortunately, tort law recognizes as much and allows injured parties to take action against the parties that are liable for their damages. Just because you were involved…
A brain injury can derail virtually every aspect of your life, from your personal relationships to your professional capacities. If you were hurt through no fault of your own, though, you may be entitled to compensation for all resulting damages. In Minnesota, accident victims who…
If motorists across the country were diligent about eliminating distractions before getting behind the wheel, they could prevent thousands of traffic fatalities annually. They could also prevent hundreds of thousands of injuries. Fortunately, if you were struck by a distracted driver, you may be able…
If you were recently involved in a motor-vehicle collision and you intend to seek compensation for the associated damages, you’ll likely start by filing a car insurance claim. Whether you pursue funds from your own carrier or the other party’s insurer will depend on the…
Following the February 4, 2021 Report from the U.S. House of Representative’s Staff Committee, it’s been widely reported that virtually all of the baby foods tested contain dangerously high levels of at least four toxic metals (see Mick Grewal’s previous blog on the topic for…
Michigan law prevents patient from pursuing clear case of medical malpractice after he discovered the mass in his abdomen was actually a surgical towel inadvertently left behind from a surgery 17 years earlier. According to the Michigan Court of Appeals unpublished opinion Lloyd Gatz v…
While it’s true that every personal injury claim is unique, all those that yield a payout involve the same three elements. In order to win a settlement or verdict in your favor, you will have to prove: • The defendant’s conduct constituted negligence, intentional misconduct,…
