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 […]
Continue ReadingKnow About The Importance of Summary Judgement In An Injury Claim
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 […]
Continue ReadingDoes ‘One-Bite Rule’ Protect The Dog Owner?
If you’ve been injured by a dog, there’s a chance that the owner could be held liable. The one bite rule states that an owner is not liable for damages caused by their animal unless they knew or had reason to know about the dangerousness of their pet. In those cases where this is true—and […]
Continue ReadingHow Do I Serve The Defendant In A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
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 […]
Continue ReadingTypes of Personal injury Damages And Compensation
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 […]
Continue ReadingWill The Insurance Company Give Reasons To Deny Your Claim?
Insurance is a good thing to have since it can provide a significant amount of peace of mind. After all, one never knows when they’ll be involved in a vehicle accident or some other accident where financial help is required in order to cover the costs of damages or health care.
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