In personal injury lawsuits, medical expenses are the single, most common factor considered when deciding how much personal injury victims receive as compensation. Here’s more on medical expenses and other factors determining personal injury settlements. 1. Medical expenses Personal injury victims incur medical expenses immediately. There may be future expenses if the injuries require specialized…
In case you are wondering what happens in a personal injury lawsuit process from the time you hire a lawyer to having a case tried, look no further. Step 1: Hiring a personal injury lawyer Although you can pursue a personal injury case on your own, it is advisable to hire a lawyer. Even if…
If you suffer injuries because of another person’s negligence or mistakes, the process of quantifying such injuries can be very complicated. Personal injury settlements must factor in medical bills, the stress and anxiety experienced while dealing with an injury, among other factors like productive time spent away from work. It is a daunting task quantifying…
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control & Prevention), over 2.3 million people in the U.S. find themselves in hospital emergency departments every year as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Many more are affected directly and indirectly. Approximately 35,000 people (1.5% of the 2.3 million) die as a result of car crashes. Therefore,…
