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]
Sep 20, 2019 by
The vertebrae do a fairly good job of protecting the spinal cord from life’s minor bumps and bruises. In the event of a powerful blow, though, both the skeletal and central nervous systems are vulnerable to serious injury. The soft tissues that line the back, including muscles, tendons, and ligaments, are also susceptible to severe and potentially irreversible damage in forceful impacts, much like those experienced by truck accident victims. ... [Read More]
Sep 19, 2019 by
From tongue depressors and stethoscopes to syringes and pacemakers, healthcare providers rely on all kinds of medical devices to diagnose and treat their patients. Each piece of equipment, however, is a consumer product like any other—which means they are vulnerable to potentially dangerous defects. If you suffered complications because your care involved the use of a defective device, you may have grounds for a product liability claim. In order to ... [Read More]
Sep 18, 2019 by
There are several factors that can influence personal injury proceedings. Your personal injury attorney will inform you that one such factor is whether the claim is filed on the basis of negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Intentional torts involve purposeful wrongdoing while negligent torts involve a defendant’s breach of the duty of care owed to the claimant (or to the decedent in the case of wrongful death). Read on to learn ... [Read More]
Sep 17, 2019 by
The cost of medical care, lost wages, and other direct financial losses after a spinal cord injury (SCI) can easily reach millions of dollars—and that’s not even accounting for the devastating emotional and psychological trauma suffered by the victim and his or her loved ones. Given the profound economic impact of a spinal injury, it’s only natural to consider every potential option for pursuing compensation with the help of a ... [Read More]
Sep 16, 2019 by
While there are many questions, a Loxahatchee personal injury attorney can answer during your free consultation, this will not be one of them. Although we can explain the factors that might influence your potential recovery, we will not be able to approximate a fair settlement before a personal injury attorney conducts a thorough investigation. Victims of medical malpractice in Florida have the right to seek compensatory damages, which encompass the economic ... [Read More]
Sep 15, 2019 by
During your free consultation, a Loxahatchee spinal cord injury lawyer will try to discern if you have grounds for a claim, whether a dispute is likely to arise, and the kinds of evidence that will be needed to strengthen your case. Below are a few questions you may be asked during this meeting: How did your injury happen? Your personal injury lawyer will want a detailed overview of everything you ... [Read More]
Sep 14, 2019 by
Passenger vehicles are no match for fully loaded tractor-trailers, even with all the innovative safety features available today. As such, most fatalities that occur in large truck crashes are the occupants of cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. And those who are fortunate enough to survive a collision with an 18-wheeler are likely to sustain catastrophic injuries like spinal cord damage or brain trauma. If you or someone you love suffered ... [Read More]
Sep 13, 2019 by
If you’ve done any research on the statutes pertaining to personal injury cases, you may have come across the term “negligence.” This is an important concept in tort law because the vast majority of tort claims are filed on the basis of negligence. Negligence is established by proving that the defendant failed to exercise reasonable care given the circumstances. This is called breaching the “duty of care.” The types of ... [Read More]
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