Traffic congestion, aggressive drivers and bad weather are all frequent causes of accidents. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do to fully avoid these potential hazards. However, being diligent about your vehicle maintenance is an easy way to avoid one of the other most common causes of crashes. The National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) states…
read moreAt the heart of a financial award in a personal injury case are compensatory damages, according to Cornell University School of Law. Compensatory damages are designed to provide financial remuneration to an injured person. Types of Compensatory Damages There are two general types of compensatory damages awarded in a personal injury case in the United States,…
read morePersonal injury is a legal word that refers to bodily injury or emotional harm. Bodily injury does not cover damage to property. A personal injury suit refers to a legal dispute where the complainant suffers damage from an injury or accident, and another party is responsible. The formal way to handle a personal injury case…
read moreWhether you have been involved in an automobile accident, slipped on a wet floor at work, or been bitten by a friend’s dog, chances are you have been severely injured and will need medical attention. When situations such as these happen, you will also likely have to take time off from your job, have many…
read moreA car accident isn’t something that you plan to be involved in when you get on the road. That’s why it’s called an accident. Most of the time, it’s not planned and is caused by the mistakes of other drivers or some of the actions that you perform on the road. There are times when…
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