Is it Ethically Right to Sue for Accident Compensation?

Is it ethically right to sue for compensation? Yes, I believe it is, as my son had to have his finger amputated because of an accident at his school. If we had not sued then the school may have done nothing to prevent an accident like this happening again and he would not have been compensated. This is my true story:

Do Not Be Afraid to Seek Workers Compensation Benefits

If you’ve suffered an injury at work or developed a work-related medical condition over time, but were afraid to report it for fear that your employer would penalize you or terminate your employment, please read this.

A Children's Injury Lawyer Talks about Medical Reports for Children's Injuries

A medical report to be useful in litigation involving children's injuries must cover the following: 1. History
2. Description of complaints of pain, symptoms and loss of function
3. Diagnosis
4. Statement of causation
5. Degree of medical certainty

Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney Talks About Pennsylvania Personal Injury Values

This is the second in a series of articles about the value of a personal injury claim. The reputation of your lawyer is crucial. If your lawyer is known by the insurance companies and their attorneys as someone who knows how to prove a personal injury case, you will get a much better offer than if your lawyer is unknown or is known to be incompetent or inexperienced.

Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Talks About Handling Philadelphia Personal Injury Cases Yourself

Can You Handle Your Case Without a Lawyer? There are certain types of cases which should not be settled without using the services of an attorney, and others which you may be able to handle yourself.

How Does Pre-Settlement Work?

What is a Pre settlement? How does it work? Does litigation funding pay?

The Ten Essential Qualities of a Civil Litigation Attorney

The following is a list of the 10 most important qualities that a civil litigation attorney should possess in descending order.

Compensation For Personal Injury Claims

Making a claim for compensation is everyone's civil and legal right. If you have been involved in an accident which was not your fault and suffered as a consequence then you may be entitled to compensation

Motorcycle Accidents – Typical Causes

When you're out and driving, there's nothing worse than getting in an accident. Whether it's just a fender bender or a windshield-cracking, door-shredding crash, accidents are horrible things to witness and worse to experience.

What Do I Have To Prove To Sue Someone For A Car Accident In Minnesota?

Minnesota has adopted a law known as no-fault that affects many aspects of car accidents in Minnesota. One of these is the requirement that a person involved in a car accident in Minnesota must meet certain thresholds before they are allowed to bring a claim for personal damages such as pain and suffering against another driver.

How to Prevent Car Accidents & Pedestrian Injuries

Did you know that more than 5,000 pedestrians die each year in the United States because they are hit by motor vehicles or bicycles? To be safe when sharing sidewalks and streets, it's important to be aware of your surroundings. By taking simple precautions, you can prevent injuries and possible death.

Drunk Driving & Car Accidents - Protect Yourself And Others From Drunk Driving Accidents

The fact is that anyone who has been drinking should not get behind the wheel of a car. Driving a car requires concentration, coordination, ability to judge distance and speed, common sense, and a concern for the safety of everyone on the road. Alcohol can impair these basic skills that are necessary to operate an automobile safely.

Personal Injury Claims Statistics - Is There A Compensation Claim Culture In The United Kingdom

The purpose of the current article is to present some basic facts about the modern personal injury litigation system in the UK, drawing upon the most reliable data sources that are available. We have compared three key sources of statistical information about claims in tort. These sources are, first, the data supplied in recent years by the Government's Compensation Recovery Unit concerning the total number of claims made for personal injury each year; secondly, actuarial analyses based on over a million claims and produced for successive reports commissioned by the Association of British Insurers; and finally, the detailed figures collated in relation to clinical negligence claims made against the National Health Service. A distinguishing feature of all three sources of information is that they are founded upon a very wide statistical base.

What to Look for in an Auto Accident Attorney

How do you decide on an auto accident attorney?