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.
Continue ReadingWhat Is Meant By Negligence In A Personal Injury Case?
Negligence is a legal term describing a person’s failure to act as a reasonable person in a given situation. For example, if you have a neighbor who is always coming into your yard and leaving trash behind, you might be able to sue for negligence. Negligence can be either intentional or unintentional.
Continue ReadingCan I File A Claim If A Defective Part Caused My Car Accident?
If you have been in an automobile accident, and it was caused by a malfunctioning part on your vehicle or the other drivers’ vehicle, then you want to keep reading. When you get into your vehicles, you expect them to operate in a safe manner for the entire trip however, there are always reports of […]
Continue ReadingWill The Adjuster Study Reported Facts During Investigation?
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 […]
Continue ReadingPossible Consequences From Rushed Settlement
Accident victims hope to get compensated for their losses. Still, a rushed settlement could lead to an unfair outcome.
Continue ReadingHow Can A Lawyer Help An Insurance Settlement Claim That Has Been Denied
If your claim has been denied by the insurance company, it makes it difficult to pay economic and physical damage out of your own pocket. When this happens, the policy holder will need to find a lawyer to represent them and file a claim.
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