A personal injury claim is a judicial proceeding instigated by a claimant who seeks compensation for physical, emotional, and financial damages caused by deliberate, careless, or negligent wrongdoings of others. Knowing what constitutes a personal injury claim can help you take the right steps to safeguard your rights and hold the liable party financially responsible for
You will know if you are eligible for a class action lawsuit payout through a notice mailed or emailed directly to you or posted online or in newspapers. You might still be eligible for a payout even if you did not receive a direct notice. Reach out to the lawyer representing the class if you
If your child was born with a birth defect, and you believe Prozac may be to blame, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the antidepressant’s manufacturer. Several studies have established a direct link between the use of Prozac while pregnant and an increased risk of having a baby with birth defects. Prozac
Understanding more about how a personal injury lawsuit works can help injured victims and their families make informed decisions about how to proceed with their cases. A personal injury lawsuit is filed against the liable party, or his or her insurer, to hold that party accountable for injuries caused by negligence or direct action. To
Residents can sue an assisted living facility for a fall that resulted from staff negligence. An assisted living facility, or its staff members, can be held liable for injuries a resident sustains in the presence of their care if the injuries result from the negligent or intentional actions of employees or the company. This is
If you have been exposed to benzene and believe that it has caused or contributed to your illness, you may consider filing a benzene exposure lawsuit. Benzene is a chemical that is commonly used in the manufacturing of plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, rubber, detergents, and other products. It is also a component of gasoline and other fuels. Benzene is
Does Uber cover car accidents? Depending on the circumstances of a car accident involving an Uber driver, Uber may cover the damages resulting from the accident. In the event of an accident with an Uber vehicle, whether as the passenger of the vehicle or as the occupant of another vehicle, it’s important to understand how
People often ask the question, “why is my personal injury case going to trial?” If you are seeking compensation for an injury you sustained due to the negligence of another person or entity, you may need to go to trial to recover fair damages. You may be wondering what percentage of personal injury cases go
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts your attention from driving. There are 3 types of distracted driving. These are visual, which is taking eyes off the road, manual, which is taking one or both hands off the wheel, and cognitive, when the drivers’ attention is taken away from driving. In previous years, most safety
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