When you've suffered through a major accident, you might not think your injuries are so serious. You may have even already recovered from much of the physical damage the accident caused. However, that's not the only way you can suffer after an injury. Traumatic events can leave an impact on your mind after the fact. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, can have lasting, painful effects on your mental and physical health. Because of this, you need to know whether you're able to file a claim for your PTSD. If you’re...Continue Reading...
When you’ve suffered through sexual abuse, getting the compensation you’re qualified for can be difficult. You need that compensation to face the suffering you’ve been put through, but you may be unsure where to begin with your claim. You may not even be sure what your claim is worth. Finding the value of your claim will be vital for your recovery. After all, mental and emotional care is expensive. The right attorney will be able to review your claim and help you understand your damages and losses you’ve suffered because...Continue Reading...
When you get into a car accident and you know someone else’s negligence was responsible for your injuries, filing a lawsuit can be the key to receiving the compensation you deserve. However, it’s understandable to be hesitant about moving forward with the legal process when you aren’t familiar with how it works. It’s important to become knowledgeable about the basics before pursuing a claim.At Lane & Lane, LLC, we strive to help victims in car wrecks feel more confident as they seek justice in the legal system. A Chicago...Continue Reading...
The victims of accidents have a lot to deal with after they’ve been hurt. They are dealing with injuries, physical pain, trauma, and financial losses. You might be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit for your accident, but you are probably worried about how long the process will take.It’s not possible to tell you with absolute certainty how long your specific lawsuit will take. However, we can give you a general idea of how long each step will take so that you can also get an idea of when you could expect to receive a settlement....Continue Reading...
After your injury, you may be asked for extra information about your claim. For example, the insurance adjuster determining the worth of your settlement may ask for your medical records when calculating the right amount. When they ask for this information, you may need to ask a few questions yourself. For example, what impact will medical records have on an injury lawsuit? You’ll need to know what information is necessary and what may not be reasonable. If you’re not sure where to begin, reach out to an attorney for help deciding...Continue Reading...
A public arrest is almost always embarrassing. That's sometimes especially true if you've been accused of public intoxication. However, what does a public intoxication charge mean for you? Understanding the laws in Florida on your public intoxication case will be important for your next steps. Make sure that you speak with your defense attorney before you accept the charges or choose not to defend yourself. These charges can have a major effect on your future, but you may have a chance to avoid these consequences. Disorderly...Continue Reading...
Whiplash is an injury that commonly occurs in vehicle collisions. Many people don’t understand how serious this type of injury can be. It can be painful, cause permanent damage to your neck and spine, and even cause you to miss out on work for a while or be forced to change your profession.When someone else caused the vehicle accident that led to your whiplash injury, you have every right to file a car crash claim or lawsuit against them. You deserve to recover a settlement to pay for your injury-related losses.What Is Whiplash, and How Can...Continue Reading...
We all rely on medical practitioners to take care of us, heal our ailments and injuries, and give us prescriptions that will help us. The last thing you would ever expect is for a doctor to cause you injury rather than fix one. Unfortunately, doctors and healthcare professionals can make mistakes. Some mistakes are understandable in any profession. After all, doctors are humans and capable of errors. It’s when their mistakes go beyond reasonable and move into negligence that they can be held accountable. If you’ve suffered...Continue Reading...
