Articles Posted in Personal Injury

One of the most common reasons people do not seek representation after an injury is the cost of hiring a lawyer. Expensive attorney fees, on top of medical bills and lost wages, can be impossible for many. A contingency fee agreement allows injured victims to pursue legal action without risk. In a legal agreement on…

A subpoena is a writ compelling the attendance of someone at a court proceeding. It requires them to appear in court at the specified court. If they don’t appear in court or respond to the subpoena requests, they may have criminal contempt or civil contempt charges applied. If you want to know more about what…

The median personal injury settlement in the United States is $31,000, but certain cases, like medical malpractice, have a higher average settlement [1]. A reasonable amount for one injured party may be inadequate for another. Every personal injury case is different, and settlements are the same. A fair settlement offer depends on the extent of…

A policy limits settlement is the maximum amount an insurance company will pay to settle a claim. Each insurance policy has specific limits, known as a policy limit, which represent the most an insurer will pay for damages caused by the policyholder in a covered incident. Once these limits are reached, the insurer can no…

Personal injury is a sector of law that allows injured victims to sue responsible parties for compensation. If you get hurt because of someone else’s negligence and have suffered legal damages due to the harm, you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim. For example, if a driver runs a red light and…

Many people know that there are four parts to the legal test of negligence in personal injury law. They have probably used the term “duty of care” used frequently without really knowing what it means. The duty of care is one of the central concepts of tort law. It is the basis for personal injury…

A civil lawsuit is when someone tries to hold someone else liable for wrongful or illegal acts. Those acts must have caused injury and damage to the person bringing the case. Also, the victim must bring the civil case within a set amount of time. If these steps and others are followed, the plaintiff may…

There are a lot of different areas of law, personal injury law being one of the most common and potentially the most broad. If you’ve been injured in an accident or incident because of someone else’s negligence, that’s where personal injury lawyers come into play. These lawyers specialize in helping accident victims get financial compensation…

An intentional tort occurs when someone wrongfully and purposefully acts and that causes harm to another. They do not necessarily need to intend to cause the eventual outcome for an intentional tort claim to be valid but they need to intend to commit the wrongful act according to most intentional tort cases and civil law…

The legal field is complex, but the complexities enable the legal system to protect individuals and their rights. Whether you’ve been injured due to medical malpractice, a car accident, or were injured because of someone else’s action, tort law comes into play. Tort law varies, and understanding them will help you navigate the legal system…