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What Qualifies as Personal Injury?
October 5, 2022
What Qualifies as Personal Injury? You have probably seen a commercial for a personal injury lawyer at some point in your life. Usually, these commercials promise to get you compensation for an injury. But they rarely provide details on what counts as a personal injury or how a personal injury attorney can obtain money for you. This lack of clarity […]
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What Kind of Damages Can You Sue For?
July 21, 2022
What Kind of Damages Can You Sue For? Injuries are painful, inconvenient, and sometimes debilitating or even catastrophic. Unfortunately, injuries are a part of life. However, some injuries result from carelessness, recklessness, negligence, or even the deliberate actions of another person or party. When you suffer an injury at someone else’s hands, you deserve compensation. The amount of compensation you deserve depends on […]
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What Is Strict Liability Law?
July 19, 2022
What Is Strict Liability Law? Strict liability, also called absolute liability, is a legal doctrine that applies to criminal and civil law. In personal injury cases, strict liability law is a unique concept. It most commonly applies in cases involving defective products and dog bites or attacks. In essence, strict liability means that someone is liable no matter what they […]
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What Can You Sue for in a Personal Injury Case?
July 7, 2022
What Can You Sue for in a Personal Injury Case? If you or someone you love recently suffered an injury in a personal injury accident or incident, you might wonder about your legal rights and options. With the help of an experienced personal injury attorney, you have many. You might also be wondering what your case is worth or what you can sue for. The […]
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What Can I Expect from a Personal Injury Claim?
July 5, 2022
What Can I Expect from a Personal Injury Claim? Suffering a personal injury isn’t just painful. It can send your world upside down into a tailspin. You know you want and deserve compensation for your injuries and damages. However, you aren’t sure what to expect from a personal injury claim, which makes you reluctant to start one. The good news is that personal injury […]
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Why Pay a Lawyer After an Injury or Accident?
February 1, 2022
Why Pay a Lawyer After an Injury or Accident? After you or a loved one has experienced an accident or an injury, it’s easy to think that you can just make an insurance claim and avoid the expense and bother of a lawyer. This period immediately after an accident or injury is a time when you are simply not at your best—physically, emotionally, or […]
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How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid?
January 28, 2022
How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid? In New York, when a person dies from other than natural causes, the personal representative of the estate of that deceased person can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of that person’s survivors. The personal representative of the decedent’s estate files the wrongful death claim against the party responsible for the death. The suit […]
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How Can a Lawyer Help Me With My Mild Concussion Symptoms
September 13, 2021
How Can a Lawyer Help Me With My Mild Concussion Symptoms Even a “mild” concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can seriously affect brain function for some time. In a so-called mild concussion, the initial effects might be less severe than more serious TBIs and can include headaches and problems concentrating and remembering. The concussion can also affect balance and coordination. Children suffering from […]
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I Was a Pedestrian Hit by a Car – What Do I Do Now?
August 31, 2021
I Was a Pedestrian Hit by a Car – What Do I Do Now? Pedestrians face various hazards on the road every single day. They don’t have structural protections like people in cars do, and they also don’t wear helmets like motorcyclists and bicyclists. According to the latest report by the NHTSA, 6,205 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents that occurred on public roads in one recent year. […]
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How Can I Pay for a Lawyer With No Money?
August 25, 2021
How Can I Pay for a Lawyer With No Money? Getting hurt in any accident that results in serious personal injury is bad enough. But, on top of that, many injured victims cannot go back to work and have to deal with seemingly never-ending medical expenses. Putting your life back together is not easy when you have money troubles and hiring a lawyer just seems […]
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