Legal action can be taken in cases involving power lines and electrical currents
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this January 23, 2023 at 5:46 am
Every year in the United States, hundreds of people lose their lives and thousands more are injured as a result of being exposed to electricity. Some cases of electrocution can be traced back to negligent behavior, both in the workplace and in the home. This can happen when there are unsafe working conditions, not enough safety training, flaws in the...
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How to Find the Personal Injury Lawyer Who Will Win Your Case
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this April 9, 2021 at 8:25 am
Understanding how to find a personal injury lawyer is important to protecting your rights and getting the full compensation you need to rebuild your life after an injury. Finding the right attorney is one of the biggest factors in ensuring the success of a personal injury claim or lawsuit, but that can be easier said than done. After you are...
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Personal Injury Settlements Guide: Average Settlement Amounts & What Affects Payment Amounts
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this March 12, 2021 at 7:43 pm
A personal injury settlement can help you recover from the financial, mental, and physical toll a serious injury can have. It can be difficult to know how much to ask for in a personal injury settlement. Whether you’re afraid you’re asking for too much or not enough, an experienced Philadelphia personal injury attorney can help you understand your options and...
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The Reasonable Person Standard When it Comes to Negligence
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this February 26, 2021 at 3:38 pm
The reasonable person standard is a key factor in any negligence case. It provides the basis for actions that should have been taken by the defendant, helping to illustrate their liability. While in many cases an example of a reasonable person standard seems like common sense, in others it relies on a careful understanding of the position the defendant was...
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Personal Injury Lawyer Costs: What Factors into an Attorney’s Fees?
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this February 11, 2021 at 12:28 pm
Uncertainty about personal injury lawyer cost leads far too many people to hold off on getting the legal help they need until their case has been damaged inadvertently. It’s important to understand that a good attorney can make all the difference in a successful personal injury case, whether it goes to trial or a settlement is negotiated before a suit...
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Slip and Fall Settlements: Average Settlement Amounts & What Factors Into Them
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this February 3, 2021 at 7:16 pm
A slip and fall settlement can help you pay off medical expenses, make up for lost wages, and give you the compensation you need to recover from an injury. While slip and fall lawsuit settlement amounts can vary, it’s important to understand what to expect when you are considering a claim. In addition, understanding the process involved in pursuing your...
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Step by Step Guide to the Typical Personal Injury Lawsuit Process
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this January 13, 2021 at 10:48 am
The personal injury lawsuit process can be confusing, especially for those trying to file a claim that protects their rights while recovering from a life-altering injury. If you’ve been injured due to the actions or inaction of another, you may be due compensation for the damages you’ve incurred. This can provide the financial help you need to recuperate, adapt to...
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Winning Your Personal Injury Claim: 6 Tips from Our Personal Injury Attorneys
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this January 8, 2021 at 2:01 pm
Knowing how to win your personal injury claim will not only help you ensure your rights to compensation are protected but also help you get the full compensation you deserve so you have the financial resources to continue your recovery. While it seems like the process should be straightforward, after all, you were injured and the liable party should compensate...
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Personal Injury Case Checklist: An Itemized List of Everything You Need for Your Claim
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this January 4, 2021 at 11:15 am
A personal injury claim checklist can help you get ready to talk to a Philadelphia personal injury attorney about your personal injury lawsuit, help you keep your evidence organized during the process, and make sure you have the records you need close at hand if they’re needed after your settlement has been awarded. A checklist can make any personal litigation...
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Suing for Emotional Distress: Can You Do It? How Much Compensation Can You Expect?
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this December 18, 2020 at 11:21 am
Suing for emotional distress can be complicated. While a physical injury, such as a broken bone, is easily demonstrated through x-rays, a mental trauma offers little to no outward evidence and creates very different symptoms and consequences from one person to the next, much like physical pain and suffering. That doesn’t mean you aren’t entitled to compensation for emotional distress....
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Suing for Food Poisoning: Can You Do it? What do Settlements Look Like?
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this December 3, 2020 at 11:23 am
The question of whether you can sue for food poisoning regularly comes up. With emerging health risk factors, the broader question of whether you can sue for an illness contracted from take-out or in-restaurant dining is on the rise. Food poisoning lawsuits do happen, and some victims have won the food poisoning lawsuit settlements that help them mitigate their financial...
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What Your Personal Injury Demand Letter Should Look Like – With A Demand Letter Sample
Posted By Anapol Weiss on this August 26, 2020 at 1:58 pm
A personal injury demand letter notifies a party that you are seeking damages in relation to an injury and starts the process of negotiation a potential settlement. A demand letter that’s well constructed and presents your damages and case in a professional manner can set the stage for a quick settlement process, but a poorly thought-out or laid-out demand letter...
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