Personal Injury

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...

Burns and loss of limb are types of scarring and disfigurement injuries that may be the bases for personal injury lawsuits. While some types of personal injuries – like broken bones or concussions – are treatable and can be resolved with the properly medical attention, in the worst cases, personal...

Each year, approximately 1 million Americans go to the emergency room due to slip and fall injuries. Each year, approximately 1 million Americans go to the emergency room due to slip and fall injuries, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. In fact, while slip and fall injuries are the...

The term statute of limitations is a legal rule that refers to the specific amount of time in which a person has to file a criminal or civil legal claim against another person or party. The term statute of limitations is a legal rule that refers to the specific amount of time in which a person has...