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…
If you were struck by a drunk, distracted, or otherwise reckless driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your resulting medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Before you can recover a payout, however, you must put together a strong claim. Here are the…
There’s always a lot to do in the wake of a wreck. From arranging for towing and interviewing eyewitnesses to obtaining the police report and contacting the claims adjuster, the associated tasks will only add to your ever-growing to-do list. Regardless of the circumstances, however,…
Slip and falls are responsible for more than 1 million emergency department visits across the United States every year. While this figure is certainly high, it represents a mere fraction of the total number of people who slip and fall during any given 12-month period.…
