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Injuries that a person suffers in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence can be debilitating and can impact his or her life for a significant period. Those injuries, which may include soft tissue injuries, paralysis, neck and back injuries, broken bones, and traumatic brain and head injuries, often require substantial and expensive medical treatment […]

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Personal injury advertisements often highlight local law firms’ biggest cases and most favorable settlements. These ads often leave injured claimants wondering if they have six or seven-figure accident cases. While many claimants seriously injured in falls and car crashes can demand substantial compensation, the vast majority of personal injury claims settle for much less, such […]

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Personal injury cases are civil cases. A civil case involves a dispute between two private parties when one typically seeks some recovery from the other. A civil case differs from a criminal case in that the government files the criminal case, which involves some action that is harmful to society. A personal injury case usually […]

If you suffered injuries in an accident, such as a motor vehicle collision, slip and fall, or similar accident that was not your fault, you may file a personal injury claim seeking monetary compensation for all of your injury-related losses. The process of filing an insurance claim or lawsuit for injuries sustained in an accident […]

When it comes to personal injury legal matters, most attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis. You do not owe the lawyer any fees for services rendered with a contingency fee agreement unless you recover monetary compensation by way of a settlement, arbitration award, judgment, or jury verdict. If a court does award you financial […]

Personal injury law book next to scales of justice

Personal injury cases arise when an individual becomes injured in an accident caused by another person or entity’s negligence, carelessness, or recklessness. Common accidents that form the basis of a personal injury case include motor vehicle accidents (involving cars, large trucks, or motorcycles), bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and premises accidents (including slip-and-fall accidents). When someone […]

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If you suffered one or more personal injuries in an accident because of another person or entity’s carelessness, recklessness, or negligence, you might file a personal injury lawsuit, in which you name the at-fault party or parties as defendants. The personal injury lawsuit is a means of pursuing financial recovery for the injuries you suffered […]

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After sustaining an injury in an accident, you may hesitate at first to hire an attorney. As you will see below, this is the absolute last thing that you should do because you need an attorney for a personal injury claim. There are no two ways about it because hiring an attorney could improve your […]

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Back injuries can be excruciatingly painful and can require significant and prolonged medical treatment and rehabilitation, with, in some cases, only partial recovery being the only reachable goal. A person who suffers a back injury in an accident may have to undergo multiple surgeries, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. Also, some people cannot work while recovering […]

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Accidental injuries cause nearly 40 million people to visit emergency rooms across the country each year in the United States. Injury victims can experience serious injuries and losses, and they can face struggles for weeks, months, or years to come. One common question that injury victims often have is: when is it time to hire […]