Personal Injury Settlements Tips

An injured person can get a settlement or a judgment in a slip and fall case. It helps to have pictures of the area and the substances slipped on, so if possible, document the scene, indicating any “wet floor” or other warning signs, or lack thereof. Also, immediately notify the property manager. Slip and falls can also happen outside or…

If you have been injured, whether in a vehicle accident, dog bite case, slip and fall or your injuries were caused in some other way (for example, work related, accidents with machinery), you should contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. A personal injury lawyer can look at the known facts of your case and tell you if…

A personal injury attorney represents people who have been injured in an accident. Injuries can happen through negligence or because of intentional actions on a person. Each type of personal injury law (negligence and torts) has its own set of rules for compensation. A personal injury attorney will make sure you get all of the compensation you are entitled to…

Personal injury law is based on two principles: negligence and intentional acts. Negligence involves an individual causing harm that does not intend to cause injury. Car accidents (if a person is not breaking the law), slip and fall accidents and medical malpractice accidents are generally considered negligence. Intentional acts causing injury are also known as torts. Tort law covers personal…

Not all personal injury lawyers take all types of personal injury cases – there are many types of personal injury lawsuits. Motorcycle accidents and truck accidents are just a few of the types of personal injury cases that some law firms avoid. Truck and motorcycle accident cases usually involve circumstances that are more complex than passenger vehicle accident cases. These…

A personal injury case is one in which a person is a victim of injury. The injury could be caused by a vehicle accident, medical malpractice, slip and fall injuries, dog bite injuries and a host of other injuries to your person. If you or a loved one has been injured, even if you are not sure you have a…