Following the occurrence of a minor accident, there might not be any injuries. In that instance, the owner of the damaged vehicle would only want to receive enough money to cover the cost of any needed repairs. (more…)
Facts To Keep In Mind Before Signing Insurance Company’s Release Form
Insurance companies always ask a claimant to sign a release form, before the delivery of the agreed-upon compensation package. If a claimant refuses to sign, then there is no settlement. (more…)
What Does It Mean To Breach The Duty of Care?
Society has placed certain demands on us, regarding the level of care shown to others. Someone that does not live up to those demands has breached his or her duty of care. (more…)
Suppose That You Are To Blame For A Car Accident?
Most of us do our best to obey the traffic laws. Sometimes though, the weather, the sun’s position in the sky or some other factor can work to trigger a collision. Following such an occurrence, the evidence gathered by the insurance company might suggest that you are to blame. (more…)
Is There A Penalty For Refusing Help To An Injured Person?
There are times when failure to perform an expected act can be declared negligence. Does that include failing to offer help to a stranger that has gotten into trouble? (more…)
How Foreseeability Plays A Role In A Personal Injury Case
The ability of a certain individual to foresee the consequences of his or her actions can be used to prove or disprove a personal injury case. The search for such ability represents a search for causation. (more…)
Can You Get Compensated For Damage From Car Landing In Pothole?
Winning compensation for a personal injury requires proving that the responsible party was negligent. Who can be declared negligent if a pothole had damaged your vehicle? (more…)
Who Has To Testify At A Deposition For A Personal Injury Case?
At a deposition, the defendant’s lawyer hopes to question anyone that might shed some light on the exact nature of the plaintiff’s complaint. Naturally, that particular attorney plans to question the plaintiff. Still, he or she also poses questions to a number of other witnesses. (more…)
The Significance of Car Insurance Coverage
After an insurance company has received a claim from a policy holder, one that was involved in a car accident, it looks closely at the coverage offered in the same customer’s policy. In other words, the extent of coverage stated in the policy becomes a primary factor in any insurance claim. (more…)
The Effect of A Residual Injury On The Value of A Personal Injury Settlement
The serious nature of some injuries becomes obvious within moments after the occurrence of the injury-causing accident. Other injuries might cause a victim to deal with a mild level of discomfort. Yet that discomfort could recur repeatedly. The existence of ongoing or recurring pain or discomfort increases the value of a settlement. (more…)