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  • Filing A Personal Injury Claim Outside Of Your Workers' Comp Claim


    A workers' compensation claim is supposed to be easier on an injured worker than a lawsuit — it's a no-fault system that provides medical care and some income while the worker is trying to recover. However, sometimes that "easier system" ends up depriving injured workers of what they're really due, especially when an injury is serious. That's why some injury victims seek to file a personal injury lawsuit as well. If you've been injured at work, here's what you should know.
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  • 3 Reasons Why You Should Hire An Auto Accident Lawyer After A Severe Collision


    Auto accidents are stressful for anyone to deal with, especially if they are severe and leave you injured. If this has happened to you and you were not responsible for it occurring, you need to hire an auto accident lawyer. They can help you deal with this chaotic situation in the following ways: Investigate Your Case Without the help of an attorney, it's essentially your word versus that of the other driver.
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  • Viable Situations For Wrongful Death Lawsuits


    Have you recently had someone close to you die due to someone else's fault? If so, you may be looking into filing a lawsuit to seek financial compensation. Wrongful death lawsuits are filed for many reasons, but negligence is a key component to having a viable case. Here are a few situations where a lawsuit may be best to settle your case. Negligent Medical Staff Did the person die due to a mistake made by a medical facility, nurse, or doctor?
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  • Mediation And Your Personal Injury Case: How To Make The Mediation Process Successful


    If you have filed a personal injury lawsuit against another party, you may be asked to participate in mediation. Many courts are asking litigants to participate in mediation before heading to trial to lighten the load of these cases on the court system and for both parties to come to a faster resolution. While you are not required to go to mediation, and there is no guarantee of reaching a settlement in mediation, there are many benefits to participating.
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  • 3 Types of Injuries You May Experience in a Negligent C-Section


    When a cesarean section (C-Section) operation goes wrong, it is not just the child who may experience health complication, but the mother may also suffer. Therefore, if you developed C-Section-related complications due to the negligence of a health official involved in the process, you can pursue medical malpractice damages for your injuries too. Here are some of the typical complications you may experience during a negligent C-Section: You May Lose Too Much Blood
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  • Understanding Personal Injury Settlement Offers


    If you get injured, having to take a case to court is not exactly the best way to deal with it. Going through a trial can be stressful, expensive and can take months and months for it to be done. On the other hand, being offered a settlement by the other side can be a wonderful opportunity to get your case over with and to get paid quickly. The issue of personal injury settlements can be somewhat confusing for some, so read on for some more information about the possitive side of personal injury cases.
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  • Homicide Or Wrongful Death? What To Do When A Loved One Dies


    The emotional upheaval that ensues when one loses a family member to negligence or a crime can be overwhelming. Pursuing compensation may not be the first thing that enters your mind, but it is key to moving forward in many situations. If you've recently lost a loved one and you're not sure if it qualifies as wrongful death or murder, there are a few ways to tell the difference. Here's how to make the key distinction so you know what to do when a loved one dies.
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  • 4 Reasons You're Getting Offered So Little For Your Injury


    If you have been injured due to the fault of another, of course filing a personal injury lawsuit is the best way to receive compensation for your medical bills. However, many times people find that they aren't receiving the amount in compensation that they feel their case is worth. In fact, many people often end up settling for much less than what they should've. Here are four main reasons this happens so often:
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  • Three Guidelines For Your Car Accident Law Needs


    If you want to be sure that you are able to get back on the road and on your feet after a car accident, it is important that you follow the steps that will get you there. This means that you will need to reach out to a high-quality car accident lawyer that can serve you. It also means that you should be diligent in the steps that you take when seeking your personal injury payout from the case.
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  • Auto Accident Cases Aren't Always Straightforward


    How do you prove that an auto accident wasn't your fault? Is it obvious because of the angle of the damage or because of where you were in traffic? What if you rear-ended the other vehicle; is it so obvious that the other car backed into you or did something so terrible on the road that you couldn't avoid the hit? Many auto accident situations aren't so simple that a well-placed argument or the power of truth can save you from every situation, but with a few tools and techniques, you can make your argument a lot stronger if the truth isn't obvious to the legal system.
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