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Anatomy Of A Car Crash

ACTS & ALLEGATIONS On July 17, 2006, Our Client, a 24-year-old unemployed man, was an occupant of a vehicle that was traveling on the westbound side of the Northern State Parkway, near its interchange at Brush Hollow Road, in Westbury. The vehicle overturned after its driver had lost control. The vehicle struck a tree and became engulfed in flames. Our client sustained injuries of an arm, his back, his bladder, his face, a finger, a foot, a knee, a leg, seven ribs, his skull and his spleen. Our client sued the vehicle's owner and a man who occupied the vehicle at the time of the accident "the confessor". Our client alleged that "the confessor" was driving when the accident occurred, that "the confessor" was negligent in his operation of the vehicle and that the vehicles owner was vicariously liable for "the confessor's actions.

What Is Whiplash and Does It Qualify for Compensation After a Car Accident?

You can file a claim for compensation for whiplash caused by a car accident, though the process may, in some cases, prove a bit difficult. Work with a St. Louis car injury lawyer to make sure your claim does not get denied unjustly.

Workers Compensation for Missouri Healthcare Workers

Proving your infection was contracted within the scope of your employment will be difficult, but not an impossible task.

Don't Get Fooled- Get Full Tort!

In Pennsylvania, if you have full tort option, and you are involved in an auto accident and you are not at fault, you can sue the negligent person to collect your economic damages, such as medical expenses or lost income which may exceed the coverage you have on your own policy. You may also sue the other person to collect non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. If you have limited tort option, you give up your right to sue the negligent party for your non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, unless you suffer a serious injury or fall within one of the exceptions listed below. Serious injury has been defined as death, serious impairment of a body function or a serious permanent disfigurement.

What are “Non-Economic Damages” in Texas Personal Injury Cases?

There are two basic classifications of damages that an injured victim has a right to demand from the negligent party that caused an accident. Economic (or general) damages are objective and are awarded as the injured victim’s actual monetary losses. For example, medical bills and lost income are both economic damages. They can be easily calculated by adding up the amounts paid out and, if necessary, computing each until the end of treatment and when the victim is able to return to work – whenever those dates may be.

What Type of Personal Injury Case Do You Have?

When you are injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may have a valid personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury cases involve getting restitution for mental and physical harm, or even death, due to the fault of another person.  

Liability in Self-Driving Car Accidents

While the speed at which technology advances is undoubtedly impressive, there are some things that you must consider now that self-driving cars are soon to hit the streets.

Why Filing a Nursing Home Abuse Claim is Good for Victims and Other Patients

Frail and vulnerable seniors confined to nursing homes should be protected and treated with respect; unfortunately, they are sometimes victims of abuse or neglect that can result in severe injury or even death.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Serious accidents cause serious injuries to the spinal cord

Department Store Accidents

A store has a duty to keep customers safe.

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