Tag archives: personal injury lawyer

A Look at How Personal Injury Settlements Are Determined

You were hurt in an accident through no fault of your own, and you decided to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party. The majority of personal injury cases never make it to court. Once the attorney gets the lawsuit filed, the defendant will oftentimes offer a personal injury settlement, which is an amount of money they agree to pay you to cover the damages they have caused. There are multiple factors that go into determining personal injury settlement amounts. Understanding these factors will help you be better prepared to accept a settlement if it is offered. Take ... Read more

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Protects You with a Birth Defect Lawsuit

The birth of a child is supposed to be a time of joy and love. Yet for parents whose child has been harmed by a birth injury, the consequences can be devastating. If your child has suffered due to a birth injury, you need an experienced lawyer who can help you with a birth defect lawsuit. What Birth Injuries Can Prompt a Birth Defect Lawsuit? While some birth trauma goes away within weeks or months, serious, lifelong impacts are possible. Common birth defects include: Brain damage Cerebral palsy Cranial nerve trauma Erb’s palsy Facial paralysis Fractures Oxygen deprivation Shoulder dystocia ... Read more

What To Do When An Injury Leaves You With Chronic Pain

#AskStevenWilder Broken bones, lacerations, burns and other forms of personal injuries people suffer as a result of a car accident, a slip and fall, or a dangerous product can be readily identified. Some injuries that cannot be seen during an examination and do not appear on an X-ray or MRI may cause a person to experience debilitating pain. If another party’s negligent or reckless conduct causes you to be injured and experience chronic pain, proving its existence to recover compensation from the responsible party can be a challenge that personal injury lawyers must meet. What is chronic pain? The Workplace ... Read more