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If you have been injured and you feel as though someone had neglected a responsibility that could have prevented that injury, you could have good standing for an injury lawsuit. How do you know if you could sue that person? My blog will provide you with as much information about filing and surviving a personal injury lawsuit. These cases can go on for many, many years, so you will have to be patient and know what to expect going into them. Hopefully, the information provided here on this blog will be enough to help you understand what you will experience.

Four Situations In Which You May Pursue A Personal Injury Claim In Addition To A Workers’ Compensation Claim

30 December 2015
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As a rule, workers' compensation insurance is an exclusive remedy for employees who get injured on the job. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. There are cases for which you may seek personal injury compensation in addition to or instead of workers' compensation benefits. Here are three examples of these situations. Defective Product Injuries If your workplace injury is caused by a defective product, then you may pursue a personal injury claim against the liable third party in addition to filing a workers' compensation claim. Read More 

What To Do When You’re At Fault For An Auto Accident

16 December 2015
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A brief moment of inattentiveness or a minor distraction is all that's needed to create a serious auto accident. It's possible to find yourself at fault for an accident, especially if there was a way you could have prevented it from happening in the first place. It's important to know how to handle yourself in the aftermath of an at-fault accident. The following offers some helpful information on what you should and shouldn't do at the accident scene. Read More 

2 Things You Need To Know Before You File A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

4 December 2015
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If you have been wronged during a medical treatment, you are probably wondering what you can do to get restitution. If the doctors, or medical staff, who harmed you are not cooperating with your requests, you may be tempted to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. A medical malpractice lawsuit may be a great way to send a strong message and get what you deserve. However, not every situation will merit a lawsuit. Read More 

Online Defamation FAQs

19 November 2015
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If you are the victim of online defamation, there is a possibility that you can legally hold responsible the person who posted the derogatory statements about you. Whether or not you can depends largely on your state's laws and what was said. Before taking legal action, here are some things you need to know. What Is Online Defamation? When someone posts a false statement about you online with the intention of causing injury to you, it is considered to be online defamation. Read More 

Can the “Last Clear Chance” Rule Save Your Personal Injury Case?

10 November 2015
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In some states, like North Carolina, the rule of contributory negligence will prevent you from collecting damages after an injury if the jury decides that you're even 1% at fault for the accident. However, something called the "last clear chance rule" can still change the outcome of your case. Here's how it works: What is the "last clear chance" rule? If you're involved in an accident, the plaintiff will often argue that you were at least partially to blame for the accident by putting yourself in danger. Read More