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Wrongful death is a legal cause of action against the party responsible for intentionally or negligently causing the death of another. Generally, wrongful death claims are brought in civil court by the family members, dependents, or personal representative of the deceased. The defendant in this type of claim can be an individual or an entity,…

If you suffered injuries because of someone else’s actions, you might need to file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your medical care, lost income, and other damages. When the at-fault party’s insurer is State Farm, you must follow their specific policies and procedures. Seeking help from a personal injury law firm can…

In one recent year, over 90,000 children under the age of 12 suffered an injury in car accidents. Over 1,000 children suffered fatal injuries in these crashes. Of the children who died, 38 percent did not have proper safety buckles. Car seat and child booster seat laws exist to protect young children. Their smaller bodies…

Personal injury lawyers often field calls from people who have settled their case and want to know whether they can reopen a lawsuit. They may have signed an agreement and learned they did not get enough money. Unfortunately, the usual answer to this question is that you cannot reopen the lawsuit once a settlement agreement…

Arizona parents have a legal obligation to keep a child in some form of restraint when traveling in the passenger car from birth through potentially the age of eight. Not only is it the law, but having the proper child restraint device can help protect against some of the more serious injuries in a car…

A personal injury is a broad category of harm that enables you to recover financial compensation when someone else is responsible for it. Many things may qualify as a personal injury. In fact, you may deserve financial compensation in far more circumstances than you may have thought. Always check with an experienced personal injury lawyer…

In every car accident case, each driver may have their own side of the story. Facing significant potential legal liability, a driver may hesitate to admit what they did. They may make up a story that changes reality and turns the blame around on you. In many cases, it is your word against the other…

If you have spent time researching personal injury lawyers, you have probably seen many of them telling you that “you only pay if you win.” To understand why you do not have financial risk in hiring a personal injury attorney, it is crucial to understand how these lawyers get paid. You should also understand the…

When seeking compensation for a personal injury, you have several legal options and personal injury interrogatories. One pathway you can choose is filing a claim with the insurance company. In other cases, you may choose to file a lawsuit. You may file a lawsuit when the insurance company denies your claim or is unreasonable in…

One of a personal injury lawyer’s most important jobs is to understand their client’s needs and circumstances. Clients come to a personal injury attorney because they have suffered an injury and are dealing with the aftermath of it. One of the unfortunate realities is that personal injury victims struggle with medical expenses and the possible…

After you or a loved one has suffered an injury in an accident, money is one of your most significant concerns. Besides your health, your financial situation is most seriously impacted by your accidental injuries. Therefore, money is often the first thing that prospective clients will ask an attorney about at their initial consultation. After…

One of the first questions people at an initial consultation ask is how much money they can get for their personal injury lawsuit. When dealing with financial concerns after a severe injury, it is natural to be concerned about money. As much as your personal injury lawyer wants to give an exact answer to this…

Many people suffer head trauma in traffic crashes. Whether your collision involved a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, semi-truck, or another motor vehicle, chances are good you might have sustained a brain injury such as a concussion. Although some people might describe concussions as “mild brain injuries,” there is no such thing as a minor concussion. It…

Truck drivers work under an immense amount of pressure. Stores need to restock their shelves on time. At the same time, truckers do not always control the conditions on the road. They may end up stuck in traffic and losing valuable time. Alternatively, the truck driver may experience delays in leaving because of maintenance issues…

The rideshare and delivery industries have expanded dramatically in the past decade. Rideshare companies have almost single-handedly displaced the taxi industry and delivery companies have changed the way we shop and order food. However, these new and expanded industries have different rules when you have suffered an injury from one of their drivers. While negligence…