If you’ve been injured, you may be due compensation for your losses. Unfortunately, a single mistake could lead to you losing the compensation you should have received for your losses. That’s tough, especially considering how expensive your injuries could be. Fortunately, you have a chance to recover if you avoid some of the following common mistakes that many people filing a personal injury claim make. That means more compensation for your future and a better chance of recovery. Underestimating Your Claim’s WorthMany...Continue Reading...
Being hurt in a car accident can have a major negative impact on your life. You need help recovering from your injuries, but you might be unsure about your options for recovery. Will your insurance cover it, or will you need to seek alternatives? Utah drivers may know they should be able to file a no-fault claim, but what does that really mean? If you’re not sure, you may need the help of a Salt Lake City car accident lawyer. Reach out for help with your claim and get guidance for your recovery. What Is No-Fault Car Insurance? When...Continue Reading...
Many injury victims are overwhelmed at the thought of having to go to court and pursue a lawsuit against the individual or entity who is responsible for causing their auto wreck. This is partly because they are often still recuperating from their injuries and know very little about what goes into a car accident claims process in Illinois. For this reason, we have gone into greater detail about the personal injury claims process below so you have a better understanding of what it takes to obtain full compensation for your losses. Retain...Continue Reading...
When you're hurt because someone else is being careless, it's not easy to recover. You're hurt, and that can make it difficult to act fast. Unfortunately, you may not have time to delay. The statute of limitations, or time limits, on your claim may be closing in. You only have a short time to act after your injury, and if you don't act in time, the consequences could leave you paying for your injuries out of pocket. If you’re seeking compensation, you may need to talk to your lawyer about your claim and how much...Continue Reading...
When you’re hurt, you want to just focus on your recovery and get the compensation you need to pay for that recovery. However, that compensation may be worth more than you initially think. If you have a serious, long-term injury, you may need to speak with your lawyer about the effects of your injuries. When calculating a personal injury claim, it’s important to think about the long-term effects, not just the current issues you’re facing. Luckily, your attorney understands that, and they can help you approach your claim the...Continue Reading...
Personal injury claims can be complex, especially when you aren’t familiar with the legal process. The goal is to maximize your settlement and ensure that all of your damages are accounted for, but doing so will require solid evidence that proves negligence against the defendant. Whether you were injured in a car accident or a slip-and-fall accident, the process is the same.At The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo, our attorneys have an in-depth knowledge of personal injury litigation. Regardless of how you were injured, we can support you in...Continue Reading...
Criminal injury law provides a way for an injured party to be compensated after another party’s negligence or act caused harm to the plaintiff.Although there are many ways that responsibility for the harm can be proven, there are also a multitude of ways that the injury can happen.In this article, we’ll list some of the most common types of claims, and some examples of each.Auto accident injuriesInjury claims that involve automobile accidents are common. In 2015, injuries from automobile accidents were the second leading cause of emergency...Continue Reading...
Most personal injury claims are the result of a person acting negligently. Negligence occurs when a person fails to act as a reasonably prudent person would act in a given set of circumstances, and when those actions cause harm to another person. The harmed person must be someone that the negligent person owed a duty to, but this is often rather broad. For instance, in car accident cases, a driver owes a duty to drive reasonably, and that duty is owed to all other drivers, passengers, pedestrians and basically anyone who is in the vicinity. In...Continue Reading...
