According to statistics studied by the US Department of Justice, punitive damages are awarded in only about 2% of the civil cases that go to trial in the United States. As noted, punitive damages are less common then economic damages.…
A New York woman rendered a quadriplegic after spinal surgery was awarded a $55 million the jury verdict. As we age back pain is common. Many people seek relief using different methods such as exercise, physical therapy and other methods.…
As the winter months approach temperatures continue to drop and the weather forecast will start to include winter storm warnings. Driving in such conditions become stretches especially when the roads are covered in snow, ice or freezing rain. One of…
If you have been injured in a car accident because of someone else's negligence you may be eligible for financial compensation. One aspect that may be compensated is for the days you missed work even if your employer pays you…
According to one source non-economic damages are funds awarded to victims to recover the intangible negative impact of their injuries. Non-economic damages are often difficult to put a value on without having calculations and formulas. Another term used to refer…
If you are hurt in a car accident because of someone else's negligence you will likely be eligible for compensation. However, the reality is a person has a better chance of getting full financial recovery through a lawsuit than settlement.…
In the state of Florida drivers have a specific. For which they can file a car accident claim. According to the law a claim must be filed within four years of getting into an accident. If you fail to meet…
In order to receive compensation, it is necessary for an incident victim to have suffered some form of losses. Such losses are referred to as damages. Therefore, it is not possible to bring about a personal injury case based on…
Compensation for personal injury is important in order for the victim to recover. Compensation allows the Victim to pay medical bills and provide for daily living when they are unable to work. In Florida a personal injury claim arises due…
If you have been hurt and someone else is at fault, you may suffer financially and physically. This could cause you to miss work, and missing work means losing wages. After an injury they are medical bills to be paid,…
