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Most personal injury claimants are familiar with monetary damages such as medical expenses and lost wages, but claimants should also note that non-economic losses are recoupable as well–one such example is known as pain and suffering. While “pain and suffering” is somewhat of a vague phrase on paper, by law it is a recognized form …

All accidents are unique, but one thing all claimants have in common is the desire to recover the most compensation in the shortest amount of time. We receive a lot of settlement-related questions, but perhaps the most common has to do with the average value of a personal injury claim–is there such a thing? Why …

No matter where you may live, there is always at least some risk of potential injury. That being said, those who have been injured in an accident may find themselves wondering whether or not they suffered a  “personal injury” by legal standards. This is a bit of a complicated question, as there are numerous situations …

Sometimes the biggest dangers to our health are the things we can’t see–each year in the U.S., there are hundreds of carbon monoxide-related deaths. However, even if a person doesn’t die from exposure to this harmful gas, they can still suffer serious injuries and complications, sometimes for the rest of their lives. Most of these …

Every Thanksgiving, millions of Americans opt to deep fry their turkey, in efforts to soften the meat and give it a more distinctive flavor. However, the combination of flesh, oil, and flame can turn a lovely holiday into a crisis situation in just a few seconds. Oil-related fires and explosions can result in a multitude …

When accident victims make the decision to retain a personal injury attorney, they do so with the goal of recovering compensation which will help reduce their stress and misfortune. Unfortunately, however, this goal doesn’t always come to fruition, and claimants may be wondering whether or not they have the desire or ability to change their …

It’s no secret that poor mobility can have a dramatic impact on your quality of life, especially with regard to your hips and legs. That is why so many people across the U.S. opt for joint replacements and prosthetic treatment options, so that they can regain at least some of their former movement and flexibility. …

All legal proceedings have specific stages and steps, and personal injury suits are no different. One such step is known as the discovery process, and this involves everything related to obtaining and preserving evidence. This step involves both sides of the litigation, and for the most part, they focus on three distinct kinds of evidence: …

For the most part, when a personal injury attorney accepts a case, they take charge of everything related to it, and the client is largely free from responsibility other than medical treatments and staying out of harm’s way. Attorneys prefer it this way so that they can ensure everything is being handled properly, and to …