At 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 More

Personal 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 More

Whether 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 More

A 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...Read More

A Compulsory Medical Examination (CME) is one of many tools insurance companies use in an attempt to deny your claim. Previously called an Independent Medical Exam (IME), the term was renamed because there is nothing independent about the exam. CMEs are often involved in personal injury cases and they can present a very real threat...Read More