It is first of all important to know what constitutes personal injury and under what conditions you would be eligible to file your personal injury accident claim. That would make things clear and put you in a better position to seek redress for any harm you think you have been put to. It will also save you a lot of time that would be spent checking up at the last moment with your legal counsel.Personal injuries need not be only something that is...more
Accidents are a sad truth of our times. They are a reality for many people who have already experienced an accident and know how difficult this situation can be. Accidents are part of our everyday life. We see them happen all the time and we certainly know someone that has had one. It is not something that you can be protected from. It may not even be your fault. This however, means that you will have to deal with it and make sure not to become...more
Let us explore the legal aspects of a personal injury accident claim settlement. We may have learned that recognising what a personal injury is, the actions you must take immediately, the various benefits you can potentially get and the time frame within which you need to perform those actions all have a critical bearing and influence in the manner your claim would get settled.Now one way to go about the legal process is to initially involve an experienced and qualified claims assessor. There are many who would take up your cause on a 'no win, no fee' arrangement. While this is good for you, there are certain points you need to be aware of.For one, the claims assessor may not be the solicitor and thus will not be able to represent you in court. The second point is that you may be asked to pay some percentage of the compensation you receive and that may not be suitable for you. So if you are going for a claims assessor, make sure you know the ambit of his or her responsibilities and only then sign on one.The other alternative is to approach a solicitor who is a specialist in dealing with these cases. You must be aware of the time limits for such an action and you must also be...more
The number of injuries happening to people every year has been consistently going up. Many individuals feel that since they are usually well covered through a motor insurance policy for injuries because of car accidents, they need not bother much about taking any other cover.However, it is always advisable to seek protection from more than one...more
One of the most devastating injuries to receive from a Chicago accident is a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries can change the course of an individual's life. The most common types of accidents that can lead to a spinal cord injury are falls, motor vehicle accidents or acts of violence, such as a gunshot wound. No matter what type of spinal...more
You are driving along the freeway listening to your favorite CD when all of a sudden it becomes a whiteout. Next thing you know you are being hit and spinning around. When you finally stop and things become more visible, you realize that another 30 cars are in the same boat. It is hard to determine who hit you or whom you hit. Every year there are pileups and as a car accident attorney, I want to take a second to discuss the complexity of pile-ups. The first thing to note is that numerous things can cause a pile-up. Inclement weather, a distracted driver, road construction or a number of other things can cause a pile-up. When you see a pile-up on the news, they talk about whether or not anyone was injured and how long the highway will be closed. The one thing they do not get into discussing is who is going to pay for it. I wish I could give you a concrete answer but I can't. I will give you some advice about what you should do if you find yourself in the middle of a pile-up. The first thing you need to do is keep quiet. Asking the other drivers if they are okay is normal but do not stat chatting about how the accident happened. You do not want to incriminate yourself in any way....more
A Chicago slip and fall accident can take place in any setting, indoors or outdoors. A "slip and fall" accident or a "trip and fall" accident falls under the practice area known as premises liability claims. These types of claims are filed when an...more
If you have met with an auto accident and have hurt yourself then you must file your claim for the same. It can help you to get the insurance coverage and get the right compensation against the damages. When it comes to giving insurance claims, many...more
Laboratory Ergonomics - Avoid Injuries and Accidents Ergonomics is a workplace design science, which aims to make the job, the equipment and the work area fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to avoid injury to workers which...more
Accidents affect insurance: Get the best quote There are countless number of auto vehicles in every part of the world used for countless number of purposes by millions of people. Today the auto vehicles have become a very important requisite...more
There are many types of personal injury claims, but the insurance companies will evaluate your claim based upon similar criteria. A qualified and learned Philadelphia personal injury lawyer can likely quickly determine whether you might have a case...more
Car Accidents Need Not Be Disabling Cars have become a necessity of modern life. Cars are now an indispensable tool in managing time. People need to earn more money today to be able to afford the basic necessities of life plus a few luxuries....more