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Killed on Vacation; Greed over Safety. Family Retains LedgerLaw Blog | Wrongful Death Lawyer
October 10, 2010

Killed on Vacation; Greed over Safety. Family Retains LedgerLaw

The Law Offices of Ledger & Associates has been retained by the family of a twenty-seven year old woman who was tragically killed in a parasailing accident in Clearwater, Florida. While on vacation, Alejandra White from Atlanta, Georgia, participated in a parasailing excursion after being encouraged that the activity was safe. The victim was taken up in very high winds…
Social Networking and Personal Injury: Can MySpace Affect My Case? car accident lawyer
October 7, 2010

Social Networking and Personal Injury: Can MySpace Affect My Case?

Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and LinkedIn enhance communication among their millions of users every day. The recent presence of celebrities and businesses on said websites have strengthened the prominence and pervasiveness of social networking in today’s world. As more and more parties become involved in the social networking phenomenon, one must become more aware of what…
When Is It Too Late To Hire A Car Accident Attorney? car accident lawyer
October 4, 2010

When Is It Too Late To Hire A Car Accident Attorney?

Often, when a person is involved in a personal injury accident it seems simpler, quicker and less expensive to simply handle to claim without hiring an attorney. Many car accident cases appear to be fairly straight forward - at least initially. Maybe the other driver admitted that he was at fault at the scene of the accident and gave you…
Smartphones: Not So Smart Behind the Wheel Auto Accident Lawyer
October 1, 2010

Smartphones: Not So Smart Behind the Wheel

With the frequent and exciting releases of newer, faster, and smarter cell phones, American consumers are becoming obsessed with keeping up with the latest electronic “toys.” As we continue to become literally attached to our smartphones, many get caught up in getting their hands on the latest devices and forgetting the importance on keeping their hands on other important things-…
How Does a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case Prove Permanent Injury and Why Is it Important? Personal Injury
October 1, 2010

How Does a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case Prove Permanent Injury and Why Is it Important?

There are an infinite number of factors that can affect the compensation that a plaintiff receives in a personal injury settlement or jury award. The extent and severity of the physical injuries received by the plaintiff are certainly some of the most important factors that both sides of the lawsuit will focus on during the negotiations or trial. Whether or…
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable? Personal Injury
September 29, 2010

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?

Personal injury cases can encompass a variety of injuries. Most of those injuries start with a physical injury such as a back injury from a car accident. Some personal injuries, however, can exist without a predicate physical injury. Take for example emotional distress. While emotional distress can be included as a non-economic damage in a personal injury case where there…
Who Are the People on The Jury That Decide A Personal Injury Case If It Goes To Trial? Personal Injury
September 29, 2010

Who Are the People on The Jury That Decide A Personal Injury Case If It Goes To Trial?

Many personal injury accident cases are settled through negotiations between the plaintiff and defendant long before an actual lawsuit is even prepared. There are times, however, when a personal injury accident case simply cannot be resolved through negotiations and therefore a trial becomes inevitable. When a personal injury accident goes to trial, the outcome is in the hands of 12…
Plaintiff’s Possible Risks and Rewards Taking a Personal Injury Accident Case to Trial Personal Injury
September 29, 2010

Plaintiff’s Possible Risks and Rewards Taking a Personal Injury Accident Case to Trial

Personal injury accident cases come in many forms. Most people think of a car accident when they think of a personal injury accident but there are an infinite amount of other accidents that can be considered personal injury accidents as well. For example, a dog bite, a fall at a store or injuries suffered in the workplace cam all be…
Understanding Negligence in Personal Injury Lawsuits Personal Injury
September 28, 2010

Understanding Negligence in Personal Injury Lawsuits

Most people have heard the term “negligence” before. The most basic definition for the term negligence is “fault” or “blame”. While these explanations are adequate for a simple and quick explanation, negligence is actually much more complicated and complex. Negligence is the basis of the majority of tort claims in the United States. A tort claim is a claim for…
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