Personal Injury News & Developments

Criminal and civil cases involve disputes between plaintiffs and defendants. During civil legal proceedings, which could occur behind closed doors with an arbitrator, in a mediation process, as a deposition, or in a full trial, both sides present evidence to support their arguments. Many forms of evidence can support your civil case, whether it involves…

The statute of limitations for product liability cases defines the timeframe within which you must file a legal claim after being harmed by a defective product. Each state has its own laws governing these time limits, so the jurisdiction in which you were injured will significantly impact your ability to seek compensation. Understanding Product Liability…

Privacy laws create legal rights and protections to keep information secret in specific situations. For example, you wouldn’t want someone passing your medical records around on the internet. The government has laws in place to prevent this from happening. The same is true for a variety of other types of information that you may want…

Preserving evidence related to pending litigation can help establish the at-fault party and enable the discovery process. You must act quickly to preserve evidence before an opposing party can delete or destroy critical information. The sooner you begin the legal process, the better your chance of proving liability. A law firm can make a formal…

A car crash can significantly worsen a pre-existing injury or condition, such as a previously broken bone. This situation raises medical and legal questions, as the aggravated injury requires further treatment and may lead to complications in establishing liability. When filing a personal injury claim, it’s important to determine how much the car accident aggravated…

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a condition that affects many individuals who have suffered a concussion, a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) In the U.S., estimates suggest that over 5.2 million people are living with a TBI-related disability [1], many resulting from car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. A significant number of those who suffer…

Accidents can strike anytime and cause injury, expense, and other harm. These events and the corresponding loss often implicate policy limits (or policy limits) of insurance coverage offered by an insurance company or multiple insurance companies. How do you obtain the relief and financial compensation afforded within policy limits? You need to send a policy…

Policy limit demand letters are crucial in personal injury cases, as they can mean the difference between a sufficient settlement and a lowball offer. This letter informs the insurance company that your attorney will seek the maximum amount available under applicable policy limits, opening negotiation for a reasonable settlement demand. Working with a law firm…

When you’re facing the aftermath of an accident that has left you or a loved one injured, understanding your state’s personal injury statute of limitations is vital. Each state sets its own timeline for when you must file a lawsuit to obtain compensation for your injuries, and missing this crucial deadline can bar your right…

When your child is injured in an accident, you have many obligations as their parent. Your first obligation is to do everything in your power to ensure that they are well cared for. You must also work on their behalf to get settlement money when someone else was to blame for the accident. Personal injury…