If you have been the victim of a careless driver, you are entitled to several types of compensation from the other driver's insurance company. Medical expenses, vehicle damage and more could be coming your way once your claim is settled. You should understand, however, that the issue of fault could play a part in how much compensation you can expect, and that sometimes this issue is more complicated than at first may appear.
31 December 2015
If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury because of someone else's negligence, you may be interested in hiring an injury lawyer to obtain a settlement if the insurer is disputing any claim for financial compensation. Another reason to hire an attorney is if you have received a settlement offer, but it seems unreasonably low. People often worry that they won't be able to afford a lawyer. However, personal injury attorneys typically work on a contingency basis.
17 December 2015
If you have been injured due to a workplace injury and are in the process of being compensated through worker's compensation, you may hear the term "maximum medical improvement" or MMI. You should understand that being deemed at a level of MMI doesn't mean that you are about to lose your medical treatment benefit from workers' comp. MMI is an important factor is in the continuation of your benefits, so read on to learn more about it and what might happen next in the process.
9 December 2015
If you are involved in a car accident in which the other driver had a medical emergency while driving, it might be difficult for you to recover payment for your damages and injuries. The driver could rely on the "sudden medical emergency defense." Before taking action, you need to know what the defense entails and what legal options it leaves you. Sudden Medical Emergency Defense Depending on the state in which you live, there is a possibility that the driver responsible for the accident in which you were injured might not have to pay for your injuries.
11 November 2015
If you sought out treatment from a chiropractor for a back, neck, or sports injury but your condition did not improve or got worse, your chiropractor could be liable for damages under the context of medical malpractice. However, certain conditions must exist in order for a malpractice case to stand up in court. If you decide to file civil suit against your chiropractor, here is how you can tell if your case has merit.
28 October 2015
When an accident occurs in bad weather, many people like to blame the elements, such as the rain, the wind, and ice, among other things. However, the mere presence of inclement weather will not absolve you of liability after an accident. There are other factors that the court will look at when apportioning blame. Here are a few examples of such factors: Your Driving The government expects you to drive reasonably, especially when the weather is bad.
19 October 2015
According to a CNN article, appendicitis is among the top 15 disease that are often misdiagnosed by medical professionals. Even so, does it mean that you have the right to pursue legal action against the doctor who failed to properly diagnose you or the hospital at which that doctor works? WebMD says that one in every 15 Americans will get appendicitis at some point in their lives. It is most common for individuals between 10 and 30 years of age.
7 October 2015
If you have been in an accident, you are entitled to compensation if you have been injured through no fault of your own. You may be aware that the at-fault driver's insurance company will take care of your automobile damage and your medical expenses, but you may also be entitled to a monetary payment for your pain and suffering. There are steps you can take to both trigger an offer from the insurance company and ensure that you are fairly compensated.
23 September 2015
Sustaining an injury that renders you unable to work can be devastating. If you have recently been injured, then you know that long term disability payments can help you overcome the financial hardships associated with a serious injury. To ensure that your claim is processed as smoothly as possible, it's important that you are prepared before you fill out your disability claim. Here are three things to review before filing to increase the odds that your claim will be filed successfully.
17 August 2015
Whom do you turn to if you are injured during a business retreat? Depending on the circumstances of your injury, your company may be one of the parties liable for your injuries. For example, the company may be responsible for your injuries if the retreat satisfies these five conditions: It Is Mandatory If you have to attend the retreat, then it means that it is work related. As you know, your employer is liable for injuries you may incur while on the job or undertaking work-related services.
30 July 2015