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How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You

December 19, 2008 @ 10:37 PM — by unknown
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When you or a loved one has been injured as a result of another party's negligence or inaction, it is important for you to seek out legal counsel as soon as possible. Before the statute of limitations runs out, it is important for you to contact a personal injury lawyer for information on how to proceed with a claim. Why is it important to get a personal injury attorney? It is of the utmost importance to speak with personal injury lawyers if you or a loved has suffered a serious injury as a result of the negligent actions of another person or party. Should you suffer and injury, you may lose wages, incur expensive medical bills and rehabilitation or therapy bills, experience damaged property, or lost future earning potential if your injuries are severe. A personal injury attorney will assist you in collecting damages in such cases and will help ensure your rights are represented. What kinds of damages can I collect in a personal injury case? In a personal injury case, you can colle

What is Personal Injury?

December 03, 2008 @ 03:34 PM — by unknown
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"Personal injury" is a broad legal term used to describe all claims resulting in physical or psychological harm to plaintiffs; either through the action, inaction, or negligence of the accused. Some personal injury claims may also include property damage, but most concern bodily harm, illness, or death that are caused by another person, persons, or even a corporation such as a hospital or auto manufacturer. Personal Injury Liability In a personal injury case, there are three basic ways a defendant may be found accountable for injuries or damages suffered by the plaintiff: negligence, intentional harm, and absolute liability. Negligence can account for such minor errors as the failure to address a broken taillight that led to collision, to the more severe transgression of a doctor's negligence to perform potentially life-saving treatments or tests. Intentional harm is slightly more clear-cut, as it refers to fully-conscious malicious actions, such as abuse or physical violence. In cas

Important Statistics on Truck Accidents

December 03, 2008 @ 03:24 PM — by unknown
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Some of the larger trucks on our roads can measure up to 75 feet in length, and carry a weight of more than 80,000 pounds. Consequently, when smaller, private vehicles are involved in collisions with these enormous trucks the results can be severe injury or even death to drivers and passengers. Most truck drivers are well-trained in the safest way to load and operate their vehicles, but deadly trucking accidents still occur. By becoming familiar with these statistics regarding trucking accidents, drivers may be more aware of the trucks around them and how to best protect their safety and that of their passengers. Many drivers may be surprised that more than 75% of accidents involving large trucks can be attributed to error on the part of the driver of the smaller vehicle involved. 12% if all traffic-related deaths in the United States occur in truck collisions. There are more than 500,000 truck accidents a year in the United States alone, leading to roughly 5,000 fatalities.
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