Many people think that a personal injury attorney will take any case. The truth is actually far more complex when they're considering working with a prospective client. Personal injury is a common claim inside and outside of courtrooms all across the United States. Every year, there are six million car crashes, or one every 10 seconds, along with five million dog bites, 17,000 slip and fall incidents and more than 231,000 deaths for injury-related cases. The compensation that personal injury...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 08/27/2019
Whether you've suffered a slip & fall, were injured in a car accident or were bitten by a dog, many people are often left wondering if they have a personal injury claim against the liable party. It's actually fairly common to be involved in a collision or other incident and not feel the full effects of the trauma at the moment it occurs. Adrenaline, shock and human biology have ways of masking pain immediately following a traumatic event.However, over the next few days you can feel the...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 07/29/2019
Accidents that lead to injuries can happen to anyone at just about any location. There are certain situations, however, in which a person can suffer injuries due to the carelessness of a property owner or the property’s operator. Both property owners and property operators have an immense amount of responsibility when it deals with the conditions of the property. These parties owe a duty of care to the visitors who enter the property, so that they are not exposed to any dangers or hazards...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 10/10/2018
Riding a motorcycle may be more fun compared to driving a car, but it's more dangerous as well. Statistics show that an average of about 90,000 motorcycle accidents occurred in the US between the years 2007 and 2016. A lot these accidents resulted in permanent disability and death.In the majority of cases, motorcycle accidents occur due to the fault of another person. The victim can sue the person responsible for an accident to get compensation for financial losses and emotional pain suffered...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 08/02/2018
Is the DePuy Pinnacle as safe as advertised? According to a study by DePuy, nearly one million Pinnacle hips were implanted over 10 years, and after five years, 99.9 percent of them were still in place. But during the Pinnacle product defect trial, it came to light that these numbers were not wholly accurate and that DePuy had misled the medical community about the nature of the study that the 99.9 percent statistic came from.DePuy claimed that the study was a prospective study. A prospective study...
Posted by Bill Kershaw on 05/17/2018
Slip and fall accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence and can sometimes lead to serious injuries. While determining who is at fault in a slip and fall accident can depend on several different factors and circumstances, there are a few guideposts to help you determine who may be responsible for your damages.The Legal Standard of NegligenceIn short, the person or business whose negligent behavior caused your slip and fall accident will be legally liable for any injuries or damages resulting...
Posted by Justin King on 03/26/2018
Have you suffered a personal injury due to negligent behavior of another person? You can get compensation for the injuries by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Getting stuck with thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost salaries can create serious financial difficulties. By filing a personal injury compensation claim in court, you can get the necessary compensation amount that can ease financial problems. However, you should consider negotiating a settlement before filing any civil lawsuit...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/25/2018
The reality regarding personal injury cases is much different than one shown on the TV. Not all personal injury cases go to court and there's a rarely a "you can't handle the truth" moment. A lot of cases are settled out-of-court through negotiations between the concerned parties.But exactly how many injury cases settle out of court? What are your chances of getting a compensation amount without going to trial? You will know the answers after reading this article.Out-of-Court Injury...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/23/2018
Personal injury cases oftentimes rely upon the opinion and advice of experts in various fields in order to prove an injured individual’s case. Expert witnesses can provide testimony that might be considered more reliable and reputable, and even more detailed and informative than what a common lay witness may offer. Usually, in a personal injury lawsuit, the injured individual must establish that the negligent actions of another caused the accident or injury. As part of proving...
Posted by Rick Nehora on 03/12/2018
