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Car Accident Lawsuits
Many victims of car accidents seek compensation for their injuries. This could include the cost of medical bills damages to property, loss of income, as well as non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
Your lawyer will begin by asking for access to your medical records as well as evidence of the crash. This step can be a long process that can take weeks or months.
Car Accidents
Car accidents can be caused by many different factors. Certain car accidents are caused by driver negligence, others by defective products or unsafe road conditions. While nobody can alter the outcome of an accident However, an experienced White Plains car crash attorney can assist victims in receiving the compensation they deserve.
In a personal-injury claim the victim of an injury can seek a variety of damages. These include the future and past medical expenses and lost wages. Future medical expenses could include surgery, medication and physical therapists as well as nursing care. The loss of earnings can be compensated by calculating duration that an injury prevented someone from working. A typical settlement includes damages for suffering, pain and other losses. While financial damages aren't able to erase the physical pain, they can help victims cope with their hardships.
During the lawsuit process attorneys will look over every document concerning the car accident. Photographs of the scene, police reports and witness statements are all included. Both sides will also be subject to discovery, in which they will be requesting documents and interrogatories. Interrogatories are a set of questions that must be answered under oath on the date specified.
While some cases may be settled out of court, the majority will go to trial. In this trial both sides will be able to provide evidence in support and against the plaintiff's claim. The jury will decide on how much compensation is given. A car accident case can take several months to resolve or reach a conclusion, depending on the difficulty of the case as well as the willingness of the parties to negotiate.
Drivers are accountable to operate their vehicles safely. If they fail to follow this and cause an incident, they can be held responsible in court for any injuries they cause. It is crucial to engage an experienced attorney for car accidents. They can make sure that all deadlines are met, and the correct evidence is presented in court. This will help victims get the maximum compensation for their losses.
Wrongful Death
In cases of wrongful death, family members can bring a lawsuit against someone else if their negligence or deliberate act directly led to the victim's death in a hurry. These lawsuits typically follow criminal trials in which the at-fault party could or might not be convicted of a felony related to the death of. The family member who is the survivor or personal representative of the victim could bring a claim for wrongful death.
A wrongful death lawsuit requires the same elements required in a personal injury lawsuit as well as proof that defendant owed deceased person a duty of care and did not fulfill that duty. The plaintiff must also prove that the defendant's actions or failure to take action caused the death.
While it's not possible to file a wrongful death claim against someone who has committed a crime, you can sue the estate of a loved one who died in a car crash or boating accident or workplace accident, or even a plane crash. In these cases, the survivors are seeking compensation for the financial and emotional grief they have suffered as a result of the death of a relative.
There are a myriad of reasons for wrongful deaths, including defective products, construction and work-related accidents and medical malpractice. In the case of a product liability death, the producer of an unsafe or defective product, unsafe toy or vehicle is held responsible for the accidental death of a victim. A wrongful-death lawsuit can be filed if someone dies as a result of medical malpractice such as a delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, surgical error or prescription drug mistake.
In these cases, attorneys may have to hire experts to study medical records and data from car sensors, as well in phone records. To determine the truth, they may need to get sworn testimony of witnesses. These lawsuits require an attorney who has prior experience with wrongful death claims and will do whatever is necessary to make sure justice is done to your family. Funeral expenses, income loss in the future, and loss of companionship are all part of the wrongful death damages. In rare and extreme circumstances, punitive damages may be granted to hold the culprit accountable for their egregious behavior.
Premises Liability
Property hazards are the main cause of accidents in Florida and across the United US. If you or a loved one was injured in a private home, accidents retail store, movie theatre hotel, shopping center or office building, amusement park or other commercial enterprise the owner of the property may be held accountable for your loss. To determine the best method to proceed, speak with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in premises liability.
Slip and falls are responsible for more than 8 million emergency room visits per year in the United States alone, and they are the primary cause of premises accidents. The legal basis for a successful premises liability case centers on a property owner's "duty of care." The duty of care is the moral and legal responsibilities that someone in your position would be obligated to take in the event that you owned or resided in the same premises and had the same type of accident.
Property owners need to take steps to take reasonable steps to deal with any potential danger to their property and must keep their property in a safe and secure condition. This includes regularly examining their property for dangers, fixing or posting any hazardous conditions, and removing any hazards that are not easily fixed.
If a danger exists on a person's property and you suffer injury, the at-fault party must have breached their duty of care by failing to maintain a safe and secure environment for visitors. If you are injured because of the at-fault party's breach of their duty to care, it is essential that you obtain immediate medical attention.
You should also begin collecting evidence as soon as you can. This could include photographs of the site of your accident as well as witness statements and your medical records. The more evidence you can gather to back your claim, the more convincing it will be. Your medical bills are the most important evidence. These expenses are likely to cover various treatments and medications, such as physical therapy. If you're not able to return to work due your injuries, you may also be eligible for compensation for the loss of wages.
You may be able to recover other losses that stem from your injuries, including pain and suffering. In order to receive compensation for these losses, you will need to prove that your injury was directly related to the defendant's actions or inaction. You must be able to show that your injuries were anticipated by the defendant.
Medical Malpractice
Medical errors can cause serious injuries or even death. A malpractice claim can be filed by a victim when a mistake made by a doctor affects them. These cases are typically more complex than claims filed following a car crash, and carry a greater chance of losing the case.
A patient must show that a medical professional breached the duty to provide care in their field, that this breach caused injuries to them and they suffered injuries that were quantifiable. Patients must also prove that the injury caused negative impact on their quality of life.
In most cases, the plaintiff seeks compensation for financial losses. This can include hospital bills loss of income as a result of missing work, as well as other tangible costs. In addition, the injured victim may also claim non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and loss of consortium. These are less tangible but exactly the same as losses that can be quantified.
In some cases, punitive damages may also be given. They are intended to penalize the person who has committed a sloppy act like gross negligence. Examples of this type of conduct include putting a sponge in the patient during surgery, or knowingly failing to recognize cancer even though it was obvious.
Once all the evidence has been collected and analyzed, the plaintiff's lawyer will make a request to the insurance company for an amount of settlement. The insurance company will look over the claim and provide a counter-offer. If the parties are unable reach an agreement at trial the judge will take the decision.
A car accident lawsuit can be complex and long and the procedure is different for each individual case. You require an experienced attorney to help you receive the amount of compensation you deserve. Our attorneys are available to discuss your claim and address any questions you might have. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.