Losing a loved one is never easy. Not only is your family experiencing unspeakable grief, but the unexpected financial burden can bring additional stress. If your family member died due to another party’s negligence, intentional acts, or recklessness, you could have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. While financial compensation will not make up for the loss...
Continue ReadingHow to Calculate Pain and Suffering in Indiana If you sustain severe injuries in an accident, chances are you may experience physical or emotional distress during recovery. In Indiana, plaintiffs may pursue compensation for their pain and suffering in the form of damages. However, you may be wondering, How do you calculate pain and suffering? Let’s take a look...
Continue ReadingAny auto accident has the propensity to be traumatic, but collisions with large commercial vehicles like semi-trucks can be especially devastating. The experience alone is enough to rattle even the strongest nerves, whether or not you suffer severe physical injuries. While you heal from your injuries, you also need to look into your options for initiating a semi-truck accident...
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries can be life-threatening. If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re probably wondering how to get well and still make a living. One way is to file for workman’s compensation, or workers’ comp. When seeking Indiana workman’s comp settlements, there are many factors that go into determining how much you will get. Some factors considered include the...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one is never an easy experience to go through, especially when the death is sudden and preventable. Wrongful death happens when a person is killed because of another person or entity’s negligence or misconduct. If your loved one was killed under these circumstances, you may be eligible to bring an Indiana wrongful death lawsuit. Why File...
Continue ReadingHerniated disc pain can be excruciating. When your herniated disc is the result of someone else’s negligence, you might be under additional stress, wondering who will pay your medical expenses. Understandably, many prospective clients want to know the average settlement for a herniated disc. Various factors impact the value of all personal injury claims, including herniated disc lawsuit settlements....
Continue ReadingConstruction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. For that reason, the law takes the safety of construction workers very seriously. Under laws like OSHA, construction employers protect their employees by giving them personal protective equipment. Employers also work to adequately train their workers to handle dangerous equipment and work environments. Despite the law’s requirements,...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured due to the careless or intentional acts of someone else, there is a good chance that you will be coping with more than just the financial pain of your injuries. You may be wondering if pain and suffering damages are available. What Is Pain and Suffering? The term “pain and suffering” refers to the physical...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured as a passenger in a car accident, you deserve justice just as much as any other victim. In fact, passengers rarely have any fault in a motor vehicle collision, potentially making an even stronger case for you to recover compensation for your injuries and other damages. The process for pursuing a car accident settlement as...
Continue ReadingOur brain is one of the most important organs that we have in our bodies. Our self-awareness and ability to solve complex problems as humans stem entirely from our unique brains. Unfortunately, despite the fact that our skulls surround and protect our brains, they are highly susceptible to damage. If you or a loved one suffers in an accident...
Continue Reading