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Dealing with the Medical Bills from a Personal Injury
The most apparent cost of a personal injury is the medical bills. Dealing with the medical bills can be complicated. The injured person is soon introduced to terms they have never heard before like "medical payments coverage" and "hospital lien." These are only a few of the terms that the injured person may find new. An injured person soon learns about the strengths and weaknesses of their own medical insurance. An injured person may also find themselves in a…
A Personal Injury Case - Your Right
Both the United States Constitution and the Wisconsin Constitution provide for a jury trial for civil cases. A civil case differs from a criminal case. In a criminal case, the case is either brought by the United States or by the State. The authority to start a criminal case belongs to the executive branch of government.
On the other hand, a civil case is brought by an individual or a business entity. To know your right's with respect to starting a civil case, it is…
The Importance of Trial Experience
When hiring a personal injury attorney, the most important and often overlooked quality that an injured person should seek is trial experience. With all of the personal injury advertising and billboards that surround us each day, it is difficult to look past all of the advertising to see which attorneys can actually work on your case and get the maximum value for your injuries. Many firms that have big advertising budgets need to settle cases quickly and for less than full value…
Waiting too Long to Consult an Attorney can Weaken Your Personal Injury Case
A prompt legal consultation after a personal injury case is crucial and failing to seek legal help promptly can weaken your case. A consultation should be set up with an experienced trial attorney as soon as reasonable after a personal injury. The attorney can take steps to make sure that critical evidence is preserved such as surveillance footage that may degrade or be deleted over time. In addition, every case has a statute of limitations deadline. A person who is…
Visible Injuries are Not Required for a Personal Injury Claim
Visible injuries are not required to file a personal injury claim. In fact, many personal injury claims involve injuries that are not visible to the eye. Some of the common types of injuries that are not visible include whiplash, concussions, soft tissue injury, internal bleeding and post-traumatic stress disorder.
In cases where injuries are not visible, insurance companies will often take a stronger defense. In these cases, it is very important to have an…
Kids and Concussions
A concussion can can be caused by a blow or bump to the head. A concussion can also be caused by a hit to the body that causes the brain to move back and forth quickly. The fast movement of the brain causes the brain to bounce around inside the skull. The movement of the brain can cause chemical changes in the brain and stretching that can damage brain cells. In some cases, a collection of blood may pool in the brain. This is a dangerous condition called a…
A Slip and Fall in a Store
A common type of personal injury claim is a slip and fall. A slip and fall claim occurs when a person is on the property of another. In addition to the common law negligence claims, a person who falls in a store may also bring a claim under the Wisconsin Safe Place statute. The statute requires a heightened duty on the part of a store owner to keep their…
Psychiatric Consequences of Car Collisions
A person involved in a car collision many times experiences more than physical pain. A common occurrence from a car collision is also the beginning of psychological pain. A person physically injured will often experience emotional distress and report anxiety and depression. In other instances, a change in behavior is noted. Some common behavior changes noticed are fear of driving, driving more cautiously, being more alert to other road user's behavior,…
A Few Good Reasons to Retain a Personal Injury Attorney
After being injured, you want all the help you can get. You also need the help as soon as possible.
A personal injury attorney can assist you through the complicated legal process that follows an injury. A person who tries to go it alone takes on a daunting task, that with one mistake can have serious consequences. A common tactic used by insurance companies to to takes statments after you are injured in the attempt to secure admissions. They use their…
The Trucking Industry Needs to Maintain Vehicles
The trucking industry is highly regulated. The regulation is provided by Department of Transportation. Trucks must comply with strict guidelines that relate to maintenance and safety. A truck that is on the road and not in compliance with the strict guidelines puts all people using the road in danger. Due to the size, weight and potential for catastrophic harm of trucks complaince is necessary for safety. …