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What is Negligence in Personal Injury Cases?

Negligence is an important factor in personal injury cases because it is used to determine fault of the accident and resulting injuries or death. In order to determine negligence, you must follow the 4 elements of negligence. Once it is determined, the at-fault party is held legally responsible. We want to share more about what negligence is, how it affects personal injury cases, and how to prove negligence.

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How to Prove Negligence in Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional deviates from the standard of care in their profession, and as a result, negligently harms a patient. The injuries can occur because of doctor fatigue, understaffing, inexperience, lack of communication, and more. When someone is injured due to the negligence of a healthcare professional, they can seek damages by filing a personal injury case. But what constitutes negligence for a medical malpractice case? Keep reading to learn more about proving negligence in medical malpractice cases.

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3 Things to Know About Pain and Suffering Claims

“Pain and suffering” claims refer to injuries, both mental and physical, sustained in a preventable accident. Any sustainable pain you suffer following your accident can be cause for a settlement. If you are the victim of an accident resulting in pain and suffering, it is important you contact our personal injury lawyers as soon as possible. Here are 4 things to know about pain and suffering claims:

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5 Things to Know About a Deposition for a Car Accident

During a personal injury case related to a car accident, you may be required to participate in a deposition. A deposition is a legal proceeding that takes place outside of court where a person or multiple people give sworn testimonies under oath in the presence of a court reporter and attorneys. The goal of the deposition is to clarify the facts of the case and assess the strength of the arguments of both sides before mediation or a trial. If you’ve never been in a deposition before, you may be wondering what you can expect. Here are 5 things you should know about a deposition for a car accident:

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How Are Personal Injury Settlements Different From Jury Verdicts?

If you’ve never filed an injury claim before, you may not know that these types of cases don’t typically go to trial. Most injury cases end with settlements. A settlement is an agreement between parties, usually negotiated between lawyers or insurance adjusters, that ends a dispute and rewards the victim with compensation. On rare occasions, your case might go to trial and result in a jury verdict. Keep reading to learn how personal injury settlements differ from jury verdicts.

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4 Things You Should Know About Slip and Fall Cases

You’ve probably seen those yellow signs that are put up after someone mops the floor that say “caution” with a picture of someone slipping and falling. These signs are put up to help prevent slips and falls, which are accidents where someone falls on residential, commercial, or government property and is injured. Slips and falls are considered personal injuries, and you can file a claim if you are seriously injured and the injury could have been prevented. You may be wondering if your case is valid for a slip and fall and what else you need to know about these kinds of accidents. Here are 4 things you should know about slip and fall cases:

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