Medical mistakes are responsible for an estimated 250,000 to 440,000 deaths in the US each year. Some medical mistakes are caused by medical malpractice. However, patients and their families are not always aware of this fact.Physicians and hospitals may not admit to mistakes that harm patients. According to a survey conducted by Medscape, 7 percent of physicians say it is acceptable to cover up medical errors. Another 14 percent say that it depends on the circumstances. More than 70 percent of physicians...
Insurance companies use a variety of methods and reasons in order to deny an injury claim, especially if the firm is the one that insured the other person.This can be quite frustrating because of the difficult circumstances that a predicament like this places you in. Being in an accident that wrecks your car and causes you physical harm is strenuous enough and an additional mental burden of a denied injury claim can be a little too much sometimes.There are a number of factors that you have to look...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 08/09/2018
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
When a person suffers an injury due to negligent behavior of someone else, the guilty party must compensate the victim. You generally need to hire a personal injury lawyer to increase the chances of receiving maximum compensation for the injuries sustained.An important question that comes to the mind of most people when hiring personal injury attorneys is how they charge for their services. Many personal injury lawyers charge on a 'contingency fee' basis. In this post, you will learn what...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/23/2018
Personal injuries can cause great physical, financial, and emotional pain. Injuries can result in great hardships for the victim and the families resulting in missed work and astronomical medical bills. The party guilty for the injury should compensate the victim for the losses, but often the insurance company steps in to handle the claim.Anytime you sustain an injury caused by the negligent action of another, you should always contact a personal injury attorney. Trying to file a case yourself may...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/23/2018
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
If you or a family member was hurt in an accident and you’ve never hired a personal injury lawyer, it can be a daunting task. There are so many who claim to be the best, it’s hard to know who to choose and what to look for. This article is the definitive guide to finding and choosing the best personal injury lawyer for your specific case. There’s a lot to consider when finding and choosing an attorney, so buckle up and let’s get started.What is a Personal Injury Law Firm?A...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/12/2018
