Categories: Catastrophic Injury
In injury law, injuries are classified by severity. One category is “catastrophic,” and not all injuries fall into this category. A catastrophic injury, in personal injury law, doesn’t have a universal definition – which can make it even more complicated to understand. In general, these injuries have severe consequences that permanently impact a victim’s quality…
Categories: Car Accidents
You have been in a motor vehicle accident, but you feel fine. You walked away, you have a few scrapes and bruises, but you don’t think it is serious. So, do you need to see a doctor? If you were involved in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, regardless of how you feel right…
Categories: Brain Injury
The spine has multiple areas of vulnerability, but the most at-risk area for injury is around the neck. If you are involved in an accident, you may experience whiplash in that area of the neck. In more severe accidents you could suffer from paralysis. To fully understand what makes the spine so vulnerable, you need…
Categories: Trucking Accidents
Accidents occur daily in the United States, but when it comes to the number of car crashes caused by semi-trucks specifically, the answer can surprise you. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the numbers are increasing annually. In fact, 2017 saw a 9 percent increase in the number of large truck accidents,…
Categories: Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) range from minor to severe. The more severe a TBI injury is, the more likely a person is to suffer from permanent deficits, while minor TBIs could result in temporary effects until the brain heals. The long-term effects in a TBI vary depending on the type of TBI, treatment received, and…
Categories: Car Accidents
The time you take to report a car accident injury can affect your settlement. Ideally, you should report the incident to your auto insurance company within 24 hours, and you should file a claim with the other party’s insurance in under 72 hours. In addition to car accident claims through insurance companies, you also should…
Categories: Wrongful Death
After you lose a family member, the last thing on your mind is filing a lawsuit. However, when you realize that the financial burden is too much, you may wonder about your rights. Each state dictates who can file a lawsuit, how much they can receive, and how those funds are distributed. Therefore, it is…
Categories: Wrongful Death
Wrongful death lawsuits filed by minors in Washington are treated differently than those lawsuits filed by adult loved ones. Typically, a lawsuit is filed by a representative of the deceased’s estate. But from there, the court will decide how to distribute the settlement, depending on the competency of the recipient. Most wrongful death cases settle…
Categories: Personal Injury
Insurance companies might try to delay or just refuse to give you the settlement you deserve after a serious injury. When insurance companies refuse to cooperate, you may need to consider filing an official lawsuit and possibly taking that case to court. You might feel as though you have hit a wall and will never…
Categories: Personal Injury
One of the biggest questions on a plaintiff’s mind is whether they should settle or take their case to court. While not an easy decision, it is one you could make more confidently with the right legal representation. When you file a personal injury lawsuit, your attorney begins negotiating with the insurance company. The goal…
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