While there are a number of different types of injuries that cause significant pain and result in the accrual of substantial medical debt, certain injuries tend to have particularly devastating consequences. Catastrophic injuries, however, as their name suggests, are especially notorious for causing an extreme amount of pain and resulting in permanent disability. For many accident victims who sustain these types of serious injuries, obtaining compensation from the person or entity who caused their...
Posted by Herbert Maxey on 02/22/2020
Many people think that a personal injury attorney will take any case. The truth is actually far more complex when they're considering working with a prospective client. Personal injury is a common claim inside and outside of courtrooms all across the United States. Every year, there are six million car crashes, or one every 10 seconds, along with five million dog bites, 17,000 slip and fall incidents and more than 231,000 deaths for injury-related cases. The compensation that personal injury...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 08/27/2019
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic head injuries could be the result of a number of different incidents. The injury itself can result in either a mild injury or it can be severe enough to be fatal or leave a victim with lifelong consequences. While it’s highly important that all those who have suffered a head injury seek immediate medical attention, this article will serve as a general overview of the different levels of a traumatic brain injury. All injury...
Posted by Richard Rohde on 09/10/2018
Many of us go to the gym to stay healthy. Regular exercise improves heart health and reduces the risk of various diseases. However, the fact is that gyms and fitness centers can also be dangerous places.In this post, you will learn about the legal options you can take if you have been injured in a fitness center accident.About Filing Fitness Center Injury ClaimsThousands of gym-related injuries occur every year in the US. Most are not serious, but some require extensive medical treatment. The medical...
After a personal injury, medical bills continue to pile up, creating deep financial problems. Fortunately, you can ease your financial burden by filing a personal injury claim to receive compensation for your injuries.Many people are concerned about how much of their settlement amount will be whittled down by taxes. In this post, you will learn how taxes can potentially impact the amount of your settlement you can keep vs how much goes to Uncle Sam.About Taxation of Personal Injury Settlement AmountFederal...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/27/2018