It can be life-altering when you are injured because of someone else’s negligence. Medical expenses pile up, missing work and losing wages can cause financial stress, and dealing with the legal system can be overwhelming and frustrating. If you are considering pursuing compensation for your injuries, understanding how the personal injury settlement process works can empower you to get started. Many of these cases are reso...
When you’re injured because of a car crash in Pennsylvania, you may wonder whether wearing a seat belt has an impact on your ability to recover compensation. The answer is not always straightforward. If you’re pursuing a seat belt injury lawsuit or a seat belt failure accident claim, it’s important to understand how these safety devices can factor into your case. How Seat Belts Affect Personal Injury Claims Wearing O...
One of the worst things that can ever happen to you is suffering a serious injury. As if the physical pain wasn’t bad enough, you are likely to suffer financial pain from high medical costs and lost wages. The only slight redemption is that you might be eligible to get financial compensation for your injuries through an insurance company. Unfortunately, even this can result in greater pain when insurance adjusters are uncoop...
When most people think of personal injury claims, they picture accidents that lead to serious and obvious physical injuries. Sometimes, however, the incident can be so shocking and traumatic that, although it doesn’t leave physical scars, it can leave psychological ones. But can you file an emotional distress claim alone, without any accompanying physical injuries? The answer can depend on the type of accident you’ve been ...
If you’ve ever been in a wreck, looking up the police report might have been one of the last things on your mind, especially if you or a loved one has been grievously injured. However, the detailed documentation found within the police reports relied on in personal injury cases is often the foundation of a successful claim. When it comes to getting justice for you and your family and moving forward in the aftermath, the i...