In a personal injury case, the plaintiff must show that the defendant’s negligence was a proximate cause of his or her injuries. This means that there must be a direct link between what happened and how it affected you. An “intervening cause” is not necessarily a superseding cause. In many cases, an intervening cause is […]

In a personal injury case, there are many moving parts for both sides. One of them is the motion for summary judgment. This is an opportunity for the defendant to argue that no matter what evidence your attorney presents at trial, it will not prove that you were responsible for their injuries. If the judge […]

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be wondering how to serve the defendant. The process of serving the person responsible for your injuries is complicated, but it’s important for your case to move forward. There are a number of things that can happen as part of this process: from wrong addresses on […]

If you have found yourself injured in a personal injury accident that could have been prevented, then you will want to understand your rights as a victim and file your claim as soon as possible. The legal term for a personal Injury compensation is known as damages. It is important that you find a good […]

Adjusters study those facts, in order to assess the degree to which a given claimant has suffered a loss. Potential sources for facts of interest • Accident report: Statement from policyholder/insured driver • Contacts made with injured party/victim • Copy of police report • Adjuster studies the facts, while waiting to see whether or not […]

Accident victims hope to get compensated for their losses. Still, a rushed settlement could lead to an unfair outcome.