Understanding Personal Injury Law

Understanding Personal Injury Law

  • When A Business Fails To Protect Patrons From Harm: Two Critical Questions Can Determine Liability

    In a tragic moment, one family's trip to a Disney resort in Florida turned into a nightmare: their two-year-old child was dragged underwater by an alligator and drowned. Many people question whether Disney could have done more to prevent such an attack. While this particular case has yet to play out in court, it can help you understand the issues involved in any wrongful death or personal injury case where a business owner fails to protect its patrons from harm.

  • 2 Ways That An Attorney Can Help After An Auto Accident

    One of the most important things to do once you have been involved in an auto accident is to contact an attorney, mostly because he or she will be able to help you with a large number of issues that can come up during an auto accident case. Listed below are just two of the ways that an attorney can assist you after an auto accident. Negotiate With Insurance Companies

  • Non-Economic Damages You Can Recover After A Car Accident

    If you have been involved in a serious car crash that resulted in physical and emotional injuries, you can talk to a car accident lawyer about recovering compensation from the at-fault driver. In most cases, you will typically be able to receive economic damages to cover damage to your vehicle and other personal belongings and receive reimbursement of all medical costs incurred after the accident. However, non-economic damages will typically be the biggest component of your personal injury suit, especially if the accident resulted in serious bodily or emotional trauma.

  • Faqs About Filing A Wrongful Death Claim

    The loss of a loved one can take a heavy toll on your family. If his or her death was due to the negligence of another, you can file a wrongful death claim. Before filing a claim though, here is what you need to know.  What Damages Are You Entitled To? In a wrongful death case, there are several types of damages that you can include in your claim. Which damages you file a claim for depend largely on the circumstances of your loved one's death.

  • How Much Social Security Disability Benefits Can You Expect To Receive On A Monthly Basis

    If you are a disabled person who was injured in an accident that wasn't your fault, and you recently applied for Social Security Disability Insurance, you are probably curious about how much money you may receive each month. Contrary to what you may assume, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is not dependent upon your income or severity of your disability. It is based on your average lifetime earnings before you became disabled. As of April 2016, the average monthly SSDI payment for disabled workers is $1,166.

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    Understanding Personal Injury Law

    About a year ago, I was left dealing with injuries sustained during a serious car accident. I was worried that I would never be the same, so I decided to start looking into ways to make things right. After thinking about the wreck, I realized that since it wasn't my fault, I shouldn't be left with all of the medical expenses. I decided that I needed to look into things a little further, and I decided to file a personal injury lawsuit. My lawyer helped me to come to grips with the extent of my injuries and helped me to make things right. This blog is all about understanding personal injury lawsuits.