All states use some form of comparative negligence law when adjudicating auto accident cases. Some accident cases are clear cut cases of full fault by one particular driver in many instances, but the truth is that many accidents also include shared fault to some degree. Injured claimants who were driving a vehicle that was involved… Read more
People seek medical help because they have an ailment or condition that requires treatment. When those providing the care are negligent in their responsibilities, the impact on patients can be significant. If you believe that the practice or facility providing you with care has failed in some manner, you may have the grounds for filing… Read more
Negotiating a personal injury settlement takes time, and people often wonder just how much time. As bills pile up and your savings dwindle, you may be wondering if you’re looking at days, weeks, months, or even years before you see a dime from the responsible party. The truth is, how long it takes to reach… Read more
When you’re considering a personal injury lawsuit, there are a lot of things that you’ll hear you should sue for: medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, vehicle repairs if an accident caused your injury. Lost income may be one of the most confusing aspects of the monetary recovery in a personal injury lawsuit. Most… Read more
Being involved in an accident when the other driver was under the influence of alcohol requires the skills of an experience Phoenix personal injury lawyer to get a favorable result. The other driver is going to try everything to avoid the charges of driving under the influence, and eventually avoid blame for the accident. These… Read more
Movies and television can give people an inaccurate impression of the U.S. justice system. This includes leaving people with misperceptions about lawsuits in personal injury cases of different types. Frequently, films and television programs that feature trials associated with personal injuries end with fantastic trials and enormous verdicts in favor of the plaintiff. These huge… Read more
Sometimes, a personal injury occurs because of the actions of only one party. In many cases, however, more than one person contributes to the events that cause a personal injury. In some cases, even the injured victim may have contributed to the events that caused their injuries with their own negligence. How can multiple parties… Read more
Suffering injuries after a truck accident usually requires a trip to the emergency room. These injuries can be severe, and while you are focused on healing, key evidence at the scene of the accident is disappearing that could be the determining factor as to whether or not you are compensated for those injuries. These are… Read more
All auto accident cases are not equal in value when it comes to financial recovery. There are multiple reasons why claims are paid at different rates, with most of those involving personal contribution to causing the injury or a minimal amount of auto insurance protection carried by a negligent driver. Fault for causing an… Read more
Every day about one thousand (1000) people are treated in American emergency rooms for injuries related to dog bites and according to insurance statistics, dog bites account for roughly one-third (1/3) or all homeowner policy claims. Dogs are fun, lovable creatures most of the time if they are trained right, but who should pay when… Read more