This guide provides important insights for victims seeking compensation through personal injury lawsuits in New York. It explores the various types of damages you can recover, how to determine your eligibility, and the role of an attorney in this process.Types of Damages in Personal Injury CasesPersonal injury victims in New York can potentially recover a variety of damages, depending on the specifics of their case. These damages typically fall into two categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages compensate for tangible losses such...Continue Reading...
In Louisiana, all drivers are required to carry liability insurance on their vehicles. If you are operating a vehicle and are involved in an accident and do not have liability insurance coverage on that vehicle, you are considered uninsured and you will be barred from recovering the first $15,000.00 of bodily injury damage and the first $25,000.00 of property damage under Louisiana's No Pay No Play statute - even if you are not at fault for the accident. The No Pay No Play statute applies to the driver of the vehicle. In other...Continue Reading...
In the event of a bicycle accident and injury, the cyclist may be able to make a claim for compensation for the harm suffered. This can be done through a personal injury claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company. The amount of compensation that may be awarded will depend on the severity of the cyclist’s injuries and the amount of financial losses incurred. A bicycle accident lawyer can help to ensure that the cyclist receives the maximum amount of compensation available.Oftentimes,...Continue Reading...
Each state has its own set of laws governing personal injury cases, and Michigan is no exception. In this article, we will discuss some of the most important injury laws in Michigan. We will cover topics such as the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit, damages that can be awarded in a personal injury case, personal injury law, car accidents, and workers' compensation.If you are injured in an accident in Michigan, make sure to consult with a qualified attorney to learn more about your rights under the law. At Pazner Law, we have years...Continue Reading...
After suffering a workplace accident, an employee can file a workers’ compensation claim to obtain valuable benefits that will cover the costs of their medical treatment as well as provide them with a replacement income while they are recovering. However, while most workers are familiar with workers’ compensation in general, few know how the process actually works. Read on to learn more about the workers’ compensation process in Camden County.The InjuryThe first thing to happen in any workers’ comp claim is that an employee...Continue Reading...
After a traumatizing car accident, physical injuries and property damage are not the only things you'll have to worry about. You’ll also have to think of the medical expenses, lost wages, and the cost of repairs to your car. Worse, depending on the severity of your injury, you may not be capable of returning to your job, which means no income for days, weeks, or even months.Because of this, it’s only natural you’ll want to seek compensation from the liable party. In Florida, this is usually done by filing a personal injury...Continue Reading...
If you’re injured because someone else was negligent, you may be entitled to monetary compensation equivalent to the loss you’ve suffered. This compensation covers medical bills, lost income, lost earning capacity, physical pain, emotional anguish, and all other ways the incident negatively affected your life.However, you don’t always recover as much as you are entitled to under the law. Insurance companies are usually more than happy to offer you a settlement that contains a payout for less than you deserve. So you might be wondering,...Continue Reading...
Calculating a personal injury settlement’s value is important when you need compensation to fund your recovery, but it’s a more complicated procedure than most people think. Our personal injury lawyers can help you not only calculate but substantiate your damages and negotiate a favorable settlement.In personal injury cases, the focus is receiving the proper compensation for the injuries and losses you’ve suffered. This can go into proving medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and so on.If you are looking to claim...Continue Reading...
