The legal system uses the term damages when referring to the losses suffered by the victim of an accident. It then puts each reported damage in one of two categories. It classes each damage as either economic or non-economic in nature.
Continue ReadingCan More Than One Person Be Blamed For An Injury?
When a personal injury case gets tried in a courtroom, then the judge and jury must determine whether or not the at-fault charge should be shared by 2 or more parties? If it is to be shared, then what sort of legal term should be used for that particular arrangement?
Continue ReadingWhen To Ask For Punitive Damages?
Punitive damages are supposed to punish a defendant that has committed an act of gross negligence. The defendant’s conduct should have been reprehensible, and rising to a level that demonstrates the defendant’s need for a punishment. That conduct should show a lack of regard for the plaintiff’s safety.
Continue ReadingWhat To Do If You Have Been On The Receiving End of A Hit-And-Run Accident?
The driver that feels fool hearty enough to cause an accident and then flee the scene usually expects the driver of the hit vehicle to be too shaken to note the details that can lead police to the responsible motorist. Consequently, it becomes the targeted driver’s responsibility to even-out the situation as much as possible. […]
Continue ReadingWhat Can Persuade A Lawyer To Take A Personal Injury Case?
A smart accident victim consults with a personal injury attorney well before the end of the limitation period. That simple act helps to persuade the consulted lawyer to take the victim’s case.
Continue ReadingHow To Get The Best Injury Claim Settlement?
The best injury claim settlement guarantees a fair compensation to the plaintiff, without hitting the defendant with an unjust punishment.
Continue ReadingHow A Driver Can Act To Prevent A Trucking Accident?
The driver of a commercial truck has the ability to prevent the occurrence of a trucking accident. Ideally, the training programs for new drivers have made a point of including the following information.
Continue ReadingCan You Win An Auto Claim Settlement When Many Cars Are Involved In The Accident?
Car accidents happen, that’s just a fact of life. While these are bad, car accidents involving multiple vehicles are even worse. If you are ever involved in a car accident involving multiple vehicles, you need to consult a personal injury lawyer in Calgary for good legal advice which will help you file your auto insurance […]
Continue ReadingAdvantages And Risks Associated With Filing A Personal Injury Lawsuit
The news media and specific television programs have done an excellent job of illustrating one big advantage to the act of filing a personal injury lawsuit. The claimant, the person filing such a suit could get a nice amount of cash, if that same claimant won the filed suit.
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