Wrongful death claims can be filed in the event that a loved one or dependent receives a fatal injury at the fault of another party. These types of claims will almost always require legal representation and more often than not, are settled within a courtroom. If your spouse or family member was killed in an accident related to negligence by an outside party than they are liable for any damages that are incurred. There are different types of damages and it is important to have some understanding of their differences. This will help you to better understand what type of benefits you are eligible for. (more…)
Month: July 2017
What Is A Multiplier In A Personal Injury Claim And How Do You Qualify?
A multiplier is used in a personal injury claim as an equation for determining the amount of damages the plaintiff is eligible for. A multiplier is usually 1.5 to 5 times the amount of expenses incurred by the injured party as a direct result of the accident. Under special circumstances this number can be higher, reaching levels as much as 10 times the cost of medical expenses for the injured party. The multiplier is used to decide a base number for damages to be negotiated between the plaintiff and the defendant. These negotiations can happen in or outside the courtroom depending on the agreement of both parties. (more…)
How To Negotiate Your Personal Injury Claim Settlement?
Settling a personal injury claim involves a lot of back and forth negotiations. You can expect to see multiple counteroffers from both yours and the defendant’s side before a final settlement amount is reached. Don’t be discouraged and don’t expect to get the first amount that you ask for. The key to successfully reaching a settlement agreement is to remain calm and professional throughout the entire process. It would be to your advantage to hire a legal representative to handle any correspondence made during settlement agreements. This will ensure that everything is played fair and that all options are evaluated. (more…)
How To Maximize Your Personal Injury Benefits With Proper Documentation?
To maximize the benefits you receive from your personal injury claim it is important that you document everything from your most serious injury down to even the most minor of injuries. It is also important that you do so as soon after the accident as possible. The at-fault party’s insurance will require this documentation as they try to decide how much of a settlement to agree to. You may face problems resolving this issue if you are not timely in filing your claim. (more…)
What Is A Total Car Loss As Per An Injury Lawyer?
You’ve undoubtedly heard this term before when an insurance adjuster mentioned that the car is totaled. Being involved in a car accident is something which is going to cause quite a lot of different damages, some of which are caused to you while others – to your car and the cars of everyone who was involved. (more…)
Owners And Keepers: Who Is Responsible For A Dog Bite?
Now, in the majority of different dog bite cases, the owner of the dog is the one who is going to be found responsible for the situation. However, there are also certain considerations which may cause someone else to be at fault. There are a few different scenarios in which someone else might be found to be responsible and they include: (more…)