Talking About Personal Injury Cases

Posted on: 28 August 2015

Due to a rather large number of high profile cases offering punitive damages to the plaintiff, the term itself — punitive damages — has come into the public's consciousness. However, there is plenty that people don't know about punitive damages. In fact, many individuals are not even sure how to adequately define it. Throughout the course of this guide, you will learn a bit about punitive damages: what exactly punitive damages are, in what circumstances can you be rewarded punitive damages and finally, what the limitations on punitive damages are. [Read More]

Posted on: 19 August 2015

The instant you are involved in a car accident, there might only be one thing on your mind: making sure everyone is alright. If everyone seems fine, you might be tempted to skip the typical post-accident protocol and do your own thing. Unfortunately, this mistake could cost you thousands of dollars—especially if soft tissue injuries like whiplash show up later. Here are two mistakes that could damage your personal injury claim, and how you can prevent legal problems down the road: [Read More]

Posted on: 24 June 2015

If you have been injured on the job, you may count yourself fortunate that your employer offers workers compensation to cover your medical treatment and rehabilitation -- but there are certain scenarios where you may need the services of an attorney to make sure your needs are being met. Here are four times you should give consider bringing legal representation on board. 1. You're Not Getting the Physical Therapy You Need [Read More]

Posted on: 30 April 2015

If you work with heavy machinery or in an environment polluted with loud noise, your ears may suffer as a result of continued exposure. If this is left to continue, you may suffer from what is known as industrial deafness. Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to make a claim against your employer for any injuries suffered. What are the Symptoms of Industrial Deafness? High levels of noise in the workplace can cause a number of symptoms if you are exposed to it for significant lengths of time. [Read More]