While it is true that the majority of personal injury claims are settled out of court, many of these settlements would not have been possible unless the victim had filed a lawsuit amid settlement negotiations. The explanation for this reality is rooted in human nature – insurance companies want to pay out as little as…
What kind of evidence can be used to support a personal injury claim?
Evidence is king in personal injury cases – without it, you cannot win. Many different types of evidence can be collected, including: Witness statements Witness testimony Expert testimony (an accident reconstruction specialist, for example) Depositions Photographs X-rays and other medical records Police reports Bloody clothes Death certificate (in a wrongful death case) Sometimes, evidence is…
How Do You Prove Negligence in a Ride-Sharing Accident?
All negligence claims involve proof of the same foundational elements: a breach of a legal duty that causes damages. This formula is essentially the same in all negligence actions, whether they involve a rideshare driver or not. Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers have passionately pursued justice for accident victims in all sorts of negligence claims….
How much is my case worth?
The answer to this question depends on many factors, some of which are difficult to calculate. Some of the most important factors are: The seriousness of your injuries Whether your injuries are temporary or permanent The type of injuries you suffered (traumatic brain injury is particularly expensive to treat, for example) How much physical suffering…
What is negligence?
Negligence is the “legalese” word for carelessness. It refers to the defendant’s failure to exercise the same degree of care that a “reasonable person” would be expected to exercise under the circumstances of the accident. Since negligence can take so many forms, there is no specific formula to determine whether a particular action or failure…