If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else's negligence, you can pursue damages in a personal injury claim. While no one can promise or foresee the exact amount you will recover from such a claim, you should know the types of damages you can seek. That way, you have a better chance of receiving the compensation you are entitled to depending on the nature of your injuries.
This blog will cover what makes a person eligible for damages and the three different types of compensation you can seek. For more information, speak with your attorney.
If you’ve helped your elderly loved one move to a nursing home, you probably made the decision to help them get there because you thought a nursing home would be the best place for them. You expected the nursing ho I have me to provide compassionate, high-quality care that meets your loved ones needs.
Businesses are obligated to keep their property safe for their customers. Part of that safety stems from keeping the floor clean, dry, and well-maintained enough not to trip you up. If you're involved in a slip and fall accident, you'll have to prove a dangerous property condition existed that caused the accident and that the business had notice of said condition.
The unexpected loss of a loved one takes its toll on a family. There can be questions surrounding the nature of that person's death, such as whether it was caused by negligence. If you've recently lost someone you loved because of a wrongful accident or incident, you might consider filing a claim. Here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind regarding wrongful death claims.
The threat of having your income reduced or even eliminated due to your inhibited ability to work can be truly terrifying.
It is estimated that nearly 2.35 million individuals are injured in car accidents in the U.S. each year. Another one million Americans also visit a physician or emergency room because of slip and fall injuries each year. For some people, the injuries suffered in a slip and fall or automobile accident will have a serious impact on their quality of life and their ability to support themselves and their families.
With more amusement park rides than any other state, Pennsylvania is a hot spot for family-friendly fun and thrilling rides. Famous parks like Hersheypark, Knoebels, Sesame Place, and Kennywood draw children and adults alike from all over the nation.
You've probably heard the advice to go to the hospital or at least see a doctor after a car accident. But what if you feel fine? The truth is, even if you're not bleeding, nothing seems broken, and you have no obvious signs of injury, you still might not be fine.
A number of common injuries sustained in car accidents may not show immediate symptoms. After an accident, your adrenaline is high and may prevent you from feeling immediate pain. Other symptoms simply take time to manifest. That's why you should always seek medical treatment after an accident, no matter what.
You're perusing the aisles at your favorite store and all the sudden, you’re slipping and hitting the floor. It's estimated that 25,000 people are injured from slip and fall accidents each day. If you find yourself dazed and injured after a slip and fall in a store, you need to know what not to do.
Millions of people work out in gyms across the country. They take classes or train with personal trainers to improve their health and wellness. That's why it is difficult for people who sustain injuries while working out — instead of gaining physical strength and ability, they lose it instead.