Personal injury law has something of a bad reputation. Personal injury solicitors are derided as ‘ambulance chasers’ and viewed as untrustworthy. Injury lawyers are viewed with suspicion, if not outright hostility. The negative public perception of injury claims lawyers isn’t helped by the seemingly wall-to-wall TV ads which are on from morning until early evening. […]
Category: Personal Injury Claims Law
Personal injury – the basics
No Win No Fee claims generally refer to personal injury claims and were brought in to replace legal aid for personal injury cases in the mid 90s. A no win no fee claim cuts out the middleman by enabling the client with the claim and their chosen solicitor to come to a mutual agreement regarding […]
Don’t let the bed bugs bite in your hotel, or you might get sued
Two women filed a lawsuit on Monday against Marriott International Inc. and a Lisle Marriott Conference Center, claiming that they suffered numerous bed bug bites during a stay at the hotel in August, 2011. Reported in the Chicago Tribune, the claim is being made by Pamela April of Phoenix, Ariz., and Char’o Safford of Chicago […]
Cell Phone Records & Car Accident Cases
The following is a guest personal injury law blog post regarding a recent Connecticut Superior Court case concerning cell phone records and car accident cases. Further personal injury guest blogging welcome via the blue button. In a recent Connecticut Superior Court case, a plaintiff requested permission to seek the defendant’s cell phone records for the […]
Emotional Distress Claims for Pet Deaths in the US
One US Court Denies Emotional Distress Claim for Death of Pet, Another Awards $65,000 The highest court in New Jersey has refused to recognize a pet owner’s claim for emotional distress after she witnessed the violent death of her beloved dog. Plaintff Joyce McDougall was walking her maltipoo Angel when it was attacked by a […]
Make Sure You Have Adequate Auto Insurance
(US law and general information) If you don’t have adequate auto insurance coverage, you could be putting yourself and all your assets at risk. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people don’t understand the value of auto insurance. Worse still, the vast majority of people don’t want to pay for it. Most people also don’t think […]
Understanding Los Angeles Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases refer to situations where a person has been injured by the negligent actions of another person. There are many examples of Los Angeles personal injury cases that require the help of a qualified attorney. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to the negligent acts of someone else, […]
Asbestos Claims – Some Complicated Situations
The change in the law as ruled by the Supreme Court back in March 2012 gave hope to thousands of families throughout the UK who had lost a loved one as a result of asbestosis, mesothelioma or another asbestos related disease. The court ruled that liability no longer rested at the time that the symptoms […]
Personal Injury Law In Washington State
According to law, personal injury is mainly considered a hurt caused to an individual due to the negligent action/s of another person/s. The hurt can be physical or mental, and can be caused by almost anything; however, the law can provide compensation to the injured party, only when the negligent behavior of another entity or […]
Comparative Negligence vs. Contributory Negligence In Personal Injury Claims
(US personal injury laws & generally) When a person files a lawsuit claiming they were physically or emotionally harmed due to the negligence of another, it is called a personal injury claim. In order to succeed in a personal injury claim, your personal injury lawyer must be able to prove the negligence of the other […]