Personal Injury

The family of the truck driver who died in a fatal truck accident may have a wrongful death claim if negligence is found to have played a role in causing the accident. A fatal truck accident that occurred on Highway 61 in Pike County just before 6 pm on Tuesday November 5 has claimed the life of...

When medical professionals are not properly trained, are exhausted or abuse drugs, they are more likely to make surgery mistakes that can seriously injure patients. Surgery is often a viable option to help treat a number of different conditions, and when patients need to undergo surgery, they want...

Choosing a lump sum payment for a personal injury settlement is a better option if tax issues may become a concern or if inflation could devalue a structured settlement in the future. In the aftermath of a personal injury lawsuit, it may be difficult for plaintiffs to choose between whether to opt...

A structured annuity payment for a personal injury settlement can be a better choice if an individual is concerned about spending the settlement money too quickly. When a personal injury lawsuit is settled in favor of a plaintiff, the plaintiff will typically have a choice between whether to take a...

The NFL settled in a major class action brain injury lawsuit with thousands of retired football players, agreeing to pay the plaintiffs $765 million over brain injuries claims. Recently, the National Football League (NFL) settled in a major class action brain injury lawsuit with thousands of...

As a personal injury lawsuit progresses, litigants can expect to face the discovery process, attempts to settle before trial and, if unsuccessful, a trial and judgment. As a continuation of The Personal Injury Lawsuit Process: What to Expect (Part 1) , the following provides some further...

Before attending an initial consult with a personal injury lawyer, think of some specific questions you plan on asking so you are sure to get all of the info you need. Following up on How to Prepare for an Initial Consult with a Personal Injury Lawyer (Part 1) , here are some additional tips on how...

Compensatory damages in personal injury settlements can include monetary awards for expenses related to medical bills, property damage and lost wages. Personal injury settlements are intended to compensate individuals who have been injured as a result of another individual’s (or some other entity’s...

Some specific types of emergency room mistakes can include diagnostic mistakes, medication mistakes and treatment mistakes. Picking up from Emergency Room Mistakes and Personal Injury Lawsuits (Part 1) ¸ the following is some additional information regarding errors that medical professionals can...

Compensation for scarring and disfigurement injuries will depend on the severity of the injury and whether the injury prevents a person from being able to earn a living. Continuing from Personal Injury Lawsuits: Compensation for Scarring and Disfigurement (Part 1) , the following is some additional...