All civil lawsuits including wrongful death cases have limits as to when they have to be filed. These term for these time limits is “statutes of limitations.” If a time limit expires, or a statute of limitation runs out, the claimant loses the right to legal action in a civil suit. Each state in the U.S. has specific time limits....
Whiplash involves a painful injury to the neck caused by a strong, sharp movement of the neck area. People experiencing whiplash often compare the snapping movement to the cracking of a whip. While this word is not a medical term, it is commonly used to describe a condition involving a painful injury to the ligaments, muscles, and tendons of the...
Car accidents are often stressful and overwhelming, especially when one or more parties suffer a personal injury. If you or a loved one becomes injured in a car accident, you may choose to pursue a personal injury case to regain losses that occurred as a result of the crash. Before you file, it is critical that you consult with an...
Deciding to move a relative to a nursing home can be an emotional experience. You may find yourself feeling anxious about entrusting the health, safety and wellbeing of your loved one to someone else. Additionally, you have to factor in the high costs of the round-the-clock treatment and supervision that most nursing homes promise to their residents. When your loved...
Whiplash injuries are common after car accidents, but making a successful whiplash injury claim in Frisco, TX for compensation can be difficult. Because whiplash occurs so frequently with car accidents and can happen in accidents that result in relatively minor amounts of damage, people often overlook whiplash. The truth is that whiplash can cause serious physical problems, and can impair...
If you are working to file a personal injury claim, you probably have multiple questions regarding the legal process, as well as the potential outcome of your case. One of the most common questions claimants have about personal injury suits relates to how much compensation they will receive. Since each situation is different, there is no single answer to this question. Cases...
Medical facilities can make mistakes that affect the health and livelihood of their patients. When these errors rise to the level of negligence, the patient has a legal right to compensation for any injuries or conditions that result from the facility’s oversight. Medical malpractice laws are designed to protect the patient in situations of negligence or improper care, but some steps...
Premises liability cases fall into negligence or personal injury law and include injuries that result from a hazardous condition or activity on the premises. In most cases, this law favors the property owner and requires that the victim or injured person prove that the event or condition that caused the bodily injury was dangerous and not open and obvious. Moreover,...
Most people will suffer from a slip and fall accident at some point in their life. Sometimes, a slip and fall is the result of negligence or oversight by another party. It is essential to know what to do immediately afterward to aid a potential slip and fall lawsuit in Frisco, TX. Accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere. Here are...
Brain injuries affect millions of victims across the United States each year, both physically and financially. They can rob victims of their senses, abilities, and quality of life. They can take away a victim’s ability to earn income. Lastly, they can saddle families with millions of dollars in medical debt. If you have experienced brain damage and think you have...