April 17, 2024 | Personal Injury
In a nutshell, a tort claim is a legal right to compensation for harm or injury caused by someone else’s negligence or intentional misconduct. A tort claim is not necessarily a lawsuit, although it can justify one. This type of claim can also justify seeking compensation directly from an insurance company, an individual, or an […]
March 20, 2024 | Personal Injury
If you are injured because another person acted carelessly or recklessly in Arizona, you have two avenues through which you can pursue compensation for your expenses and losses. The first involves taking your case before a judge or jury and seeking a favorable verdict. The other avenue is negotiating a personal injury settlement. Before you […]
March 11, 2024 | Personal Injury
Many people never have a reason to hire a lawyer until they are injured in an accident. When you are hurt and struggling with getting the care you need and paying mounting bills, you may already feel overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take next. How do you select the best personal injury lawyer […]
February 8, 2024 | Personal Injury
In personal injury law, you often hear the terms “bodily injury” and “personal injury” used interchangeably. However, both play integral roles in a potential injury claim and the compensation accident victims are entitled to. Understanding the difference between bodily injury and personal injury can help you gain clarity when navigating your own personal injury case. […]
December 15, 2023 | Personal Injury
When someone is hurt because of another person’s actions, you might hear about “negligence” and “negligence per se.” These are two different legal ideas. Understanding the difference between them is really important if you’re involved in a case like this. Negligence means someone wasn’t careful enough and caused harm. Negligence per se is a bit […]
November 2, 2023 | Personal Injury
New Mexico, as well as every other state, divides legal issues into two categories-–substantive issues and procedural issues. Substantive issues revolve around a party’s rights, duties, and liabilities, while procedural issues revolve around the steps necessary to enforce these rights, duties, and liabilities. Following are some examples of common procedural issues that could impact your […]
October 10, 2023 | Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Phoenix, you may be wondering about the role of a personal injury lawyer and what compensation they receive. In this blog post, we’ll provide insights into the services offered by personal injury lawyers in Phoenix and how they are paid. Understanding the Role of a […]
September 29, 2023 | Personal Injury
Insurance companies dislike paying claims, and they will often fight as hard as they can to avoid doing so. As such, when you pursue an injury claim after an intentional or negligent injury, the at-fault party and its insurer will frequently present a tough defense. They may blame you for your injuries or argue that […]
September 21, 2023 | Personal Injury
Personal injury lawyers get paid when they win cases at trial or by negotiating them out of court. Most personal injury attorneys handle cases on a contingency fee basis and are only paid if they successfully recover compensation for their clients. When a personal injury lawyer wins a case or settles it, they take an […]
August 24, 2023 | Personal Injury
Personal injury cases cover many accidents and injuries, including slip and fall accidents, automobile accidents, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. You can even sue a manufacturer for injuries caused by a defective product or file a personal injury lawsuit for a dog bite. The priority after an injury or accident is your health. Seek immediate […]