Oct 18, 2019 by
Damages in tort cases can be divided into two categories: compensatory damages and punitive damages. Any direct financial losses arising from the tort (economic damages) and the consequences that are not objectively verifiable like pain and suffering (non-economic damages) fall under “compensatory damages.” All successful tort cases will yield compensatory damages. Punitive damages, however, are only awarded in tort cases that involve particularly egregious behavior on the part of the ... [Read More]
Oct 17, 2019 by
Expert witnesses can play an important role in just about any kind of personal injury or wrongful death case, but it is particularly common for experts to be deposed in a nursing home abuse or neglect lawsuit. Such deposition is often essential for proving liability, causation, and damages. Read on to learn about a few kinds of expert witnesses your personal injury attorney might depose to strengthen your case: The ... [Read More]
Oct 10, 2019 by
Your spinal cord injury attorney in Fort Pierce will want to see any evidence and documents you have gathered that pertain to your claim. While it is certainly helpful to compile evidence before you meet with a lawyer, you should never put off your consultation just so you can gather documents. Your personal injury attorney can do this on your behalf, and because it is common for critical evidence to ... [Read More]
Oct 1, 2019 by
If you intend to bring a personal injury claim, you will have a duty to take reasonable measures to minimize the damages you incur. This is called “mitigating damages.” If you fail to mitigate your damages, the opposing party will likely contend that your financial recovery should be reduced. According to your personal injury attorney, there are many reasons why such a dispute might arise. Examples include: You Miss Doctor’s ... [Read More]
Sep 26, 2019 by
One of the biggest mistakes you can make if you intend to file a spinal cord injury claim is waiting too long to speak with a paralysis attorney. Many people try to take a conscientious approach by gathering lots of evidence before their legal consultation, only to find out that time-sensitive evidence that they overlooked has become unavailable. Don’t worry about performing an investigation of your own; your Wellington spinal ... [Read More]
Sep 25, 2019 by
Have you ever noticed the vast number of weigh stations that line our interstates? Have you wondered why they’re so important? Generally speaking, weigh stations serve two purposes; the first relates to taxes. Most states collect taxes on the weight of transported goods, so these stations ensure accurate reporting. The second purpose is far more important, though, because it has a major impact on highway safety. Weigh stations monitor the ... [Read More]
Sep 24, 2019 by
Nursing home negligence happens when a nursing home facility or one of its employees breaches the duty of care owed to a resident. There are many ways this breach of duty might happen including physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, neglect, and medical malpractice. Just because a nursing home resident suffers an injury or dies doesn’t necessarily mean abuse or neglect has occurred; however, it is not unheard-of for these ... [Read More]
Sep 23, 2019 by
Nursing homes in Florida are required to carry liability insurance at all times. Unfortunately, insurance carriers often invest considerable resources into challenging the claims that are brought against them. They might try to assert that the cause of action is not covered by the policy, or they might try to defend their policyholder against your claims by disputing liability, causation, or damages. Our Martin County nursing home abuse lawyers have ... [Read More]
Sep 22, 2019 by
You’re probably aware by now that spinal cord injuries, no matter their severity, tend to come with exorbitant costs. Surgeries, rehabilitation, home care, and mobility aids can add up to millions of dollars over the course of the patient’s life—and that doesn’t even account for the income lost due to disability. Given the economic impact of SCI, insurance companies have a lot on the line when they face such a ... [Read More]
Sep 21, 2019 by
The ideal outcome of any spinal cord injury claim is to reach a fair settlement without having to go to trial. Unfortunately, because these cases can involve millions of dollars in damages, it is often necessary to file a lawsuit and proceed with litigation. Just because you file a lawsuit doesn’t mean your case will end up in court. In fact, the majority of personal injury cases do not proceed ... [Read More]
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