Category: Claims & Settlements

To understand medical negligence, we have to first understand the concept of negligence on its own. Simply put, negligence is another way of describing the party at fault in an accident, whether intentional or otherwise. However, the reason attorneys use the word “negligence” over “fault” is because negligence implies a failure to obey rules, laws, or regulations that can be measured, rather than speaking in terms of mere blame and abstract disapproval.

After an injury, most of us are not thinking about all the costs that come with the aftermath. We just want life to get back to the way it was before the accident. But after several months, those costs can still add up, leading some to wonder how long they can wait before filing a claim. Fortunately, there is a gracious amount of time within which you can address the issue with an attorney.

When you or someone you love has been injured, whether minorly or catastrophically, it can be difficult to determine right away just how many factors are at work in determining the value of your case. A good portion of that value is not monetary. Especially if you have been wronged, to the point of injury, that value may have a lot to do with knowing someone helped you make it right.

Following an accident, doctors can become a familiar part of the aftermath. The first appointment has x-rays, the next includes a diagnosis, and then you’re in a loop of recovery and treatment. Before you know it, the bills have started showing up and you are stuck trying to figure out how to pay it all. Few things can be more unexpectedly overwhelming. This is another reason to contact a trustworthy attorney.

More often than not, when you think of damages, especially in terms of an accident, you’re thinking about the dents, the scratches, and the physical toll your vehicle or body has taken after being hit. But in legal terms, the word “damages” simply refers to the monetary reward given to an offended party, either through settlement or through the decision of a court.