Do You Have a Personal Injury Case?
Should you file a personal injury lawsuit after an accident or injury, and what can you expect if you do? In this section, we offer tips on how fault is established in an injury case, figuring out how much your claim might be worth, and the best early steps you can take to help your case and protect your legal rights.First Steps After an Accident or Injury
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Take Notes After an Accident or InjuryWriting down the details after an accident is more accurate than relying on your memory.
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Personal Injury Accidents: Preserve EvidenceProtect evidence in a personal injury accident and find witnesses who can help prove your claim to an insurance company.
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Getting Your Medical Records After an InjuryYour right to obtain medical records, and tips on how to get them.
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Personal Injury Claims: Notifying Responsible PartiesIf you want to file a personal injury claim, it's important to notify potential defendants after the accident.
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Who Is at Fault?
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Who's at Fault for an Accident FAQCommon questions and answers about negligence and fault in personal injury cases.
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Proving Fault in Personal Injury Accidents: General RulesUnderstand these general liability principles to get a sense of who is on the legal hook.
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Negligence, The 'Duty of Care, and Fault for an AccidentLiability for an accident usually comes down to who was careful and who was careless.
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Key Considerations in an Injury Claim
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Damages: How Much is a Personal Injury Case Worth?A look at different types of compensation available in a personal injury lawsuit.
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What is 'Pain and Suffering' in a Personal Injury Case?Learn about this key component of damages, and the factors that go into its calculation.
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Defenses in Personal Injury CasesThese defense arguments can bar or limit your compensation in an injury case.
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Suing the Government: The Federal Tort Claims ActIf you are injured by a government agency, you may be able to make a claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
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Finding a Personal Injury LawyerTips on finding and working with the right personal injury attorney.