Did you know that bullying can trigger personal injury claims? Yes, if your child is injured by a bully, you have a right to pursue personal injury damages against the liable party. Here are some of the parties that may be responsible for the damages if the bullying occurred in school: The Child Has Unexplained Injuries Most kids don't like to acknowledge it when they are getting bullied; they may be embarrassed or fear retaliation from the bullies.
23 January 2018
After being injured in a car accident that wasn't your fault, it is easy to become stressed, confused, and eventually not know what to do next. If you're injured in an auto accident, it is important to know what steps to take so you receive the settlement that you deserve. After being hurt in a car accident, avoid these major mistakes: Communicating with the Other Drivers Insurance Company In the days and weeks after you're injured in a car accident that you did not cause,the other driver's insurance company will most likely contact you and ask for a statement or more information about the accident.
18 December 2017
A common misconception is that a person who's been involved in a vehicle accident must have their injuries diagnosed by a Doctor of Medicine (MD) before their claims will be approved by the insurance company or paid for by the liable party. This is not true. You can see any healthcare professional you trust to adequately treat your condition and provide you with the highest chance of recovery. However, there are a couple of things you want to keep in mind when choosing to receive treatment from an alternative medical practitioner, such as:
22 November 2017
Your employer provides you with a very valuable benefit, and at absolutely no cost. If you get injured because of your work, you can count on your employer's workers compensation coverage to pay for all of your related medical expenses. Workers comp goes even further however, because you can expect to receive a portion of your salary if you must miss work. Workers comp, in the vast majority of cases, is really only meant to be a temporary measure that covers you for a few week or months.
1 November 2017
Most people really need their vacations after working hard for months, and it's only natural to expect to return home from your stay at a resort better off than when you left. In some cases, however, you may end up encountering some very unpleasant surprises during your vacation. Read on to learn more about the dangers that could be lurking around the hotel pool that could ruin your vacation and could possibly be even worse.
2 October 2017
If you have been the victim of a person or a business's carelessness or negligence, you may be entitled to money damages. Many people don't have a full understanding of what the term "damages" really means when it comes to personal injury lawsuits. That word encompasses each and every aspect of the way that the incident has affected you negatively. There are actually two types of damages, so read on to learn more:
15 September 2017
Pain after an auto accident is just one of the things you may be dealing with as you wait for your claim to be resolved. You might wonder if waiting is the only thing you can do; if you're up to it, you should also consider the following actions to strengthen your case. Seeing a Doctor Cuts or scrapes on your arms or legs can hurt, but you might not think they are so terrible that a doctor needs to look at them.
7 April 2017