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Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits

June 22, 2009 @ 03:57 PM β€” by unknown
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Personal injury law covers a wide range of cases that involve injuries that are the result of another party’s negligence or intentional misdeeds. Below is a brief look at some of the most common sorts of the personal injury lawsuits that attorneys deal with on a daily basis. Auto Accident Lawsuits Auto accident lawsuits are one of the most common types of personal injury lawsuits. Whether your case is a truck accident lawsuit, a motorcycle accident lawsuit, or car accident lawsuit, it is important to speak with a skilled lawyer who can ensure you receive just compensation for you injuries and damage to your property. Medical Malpractice Lawsuits A medical professional--whether a doctor, a surgeon, a pharmacist, or a nurse--is required to provide quality care that does not harm or endanger the person being treated or cared for. If this does not happen, a person may file a medical malpractice lawsuit (e.g., a birth injury lawsuit) to recoup money for injury and other damages. Slip a

Medical Malpractice - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

April 08, 2009 @ 03:09 PM β€” by unknown
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There are many reasons that people may feel they were a victim of medical malpractice. There are many factors to medical malpractice and you should consult an experience medical malpractice attorney if you feel you are a victim. Here are some frequently asked questions about medical malpractice lawsuits to determine if you may have a valid case against a medical provider. Do I have a medical malpractice lawsuit? In a medical malpractice lawsuit, an undesired outcome does not mean you have been a victim of medical malpractice. At times, even with the best medical care things can go wrong. To have a successful medical malpractice lawsuit you must have an expert testify that no reasonable medical provider would have provided the care that you were given. Additionally, you must be able to prove that the negligence of your medical provider caused an injury or death. It is possible for a medical provider to be negligent and still not be held liable if the injury or death was caused by some

Auto Accident Statistics

February 03, 2009 @ 04:55 PM β€” by unknown
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With the number of cars on the highways and byways of the United States increasing in large numbers every year, automobile accidents are a common sight. Every year more and more people die or are seriously injured in automobile accidents. Alarming Statistics Every year in the United States more than 3 million people are injured in automobile accidents, with more than 2 million of these injuries resulting in some type of permanent disability or death. More than 6 million car accidents occur in the United States every year. Every 14 seconds in the United States a car accident with injuries occurs. Fatal Automobile Accident Statistics There are more than 40,000 car accident-related deaths each year in the U.S. The large number of fatalities have actually been on a decrease in the past few years, largely in part to mandatory seatbelt laws. Most of the car accidents every year could have been prevented if people drove more responsibly. Almost 40% of car accidents that resul

How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You

December 19, 2008 @ 10:37 PM β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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.

What is Medical Malpractice?

October 08, 2008 @ 03:52 PM β€” by unknown
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Medical malpractice is a term that is commonly used, but often misunderstood. What follows is an explanation of what medical malpractice law covers and how it may apply to you. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider commits an act of negligence during the care of their patients. This act can be a physical act which affects the patient's body (such as a mistake resulting in a birth injury), an act of omission by failing to provide the patient with pertinent information, or lying about said information. In the United States, in order for medical malpractice to be duly established, the plaintiff (patient) must be able to establish proof against the defendant (the health care provider) that is based on four main criteria. These four criteria must be established in order to prove that medical malpractice was present and that the provider was negligent in care. The four main criteria for establishing negligence and medical malpractice are: A duty was owed to the

About Wrongful Death Law

September 16, 2008 @ 04:16 PM β€” by unknown
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If a person dies because of the conduct of another person(s) or company, the family can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the people or company responsible for the death. The death can be either intentional or unintentional in nature. For example, if the person who died was hit in the head or other part of the body during a fight or an accident, and that person died as a result of that injury, it would be an intentional act that caused the death.  If the death occurred as a result of a car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident, that would be unintentional. Wrongful death laws do not apply to an unborn child. According to the law, the baby does not have any legal status.  However, if the child was born alive and died due to an injury that happened before it was born, or during delivery as a result of a birth injury, it may be possible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Generally the spouse and children can file a wrongful deat