Written by Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
Last Updated : March 20, 2023
Medical evidence is one of the most crucial parts of a personal injury case. Pursuing compensation after an accident requires proof of various financial losses, such as medical treatment. Your medical records can prove that your injury happened in the accident you were in that was caused by someone else, and that your injury limits…
Read More About Best Ways to Request Medical RecordsA common concern after a serious accident is how it will affect a person’s financial standing. The injury might prevent the accident victim from returning to work. That can negatively impact income, especially in the future, if the injury is permanent or debilitating. Treating an injury is an expensive cost for many. Some people can’t…
Read More About How to Measure Lost Future IncomeWith social media readily available on our mobile phones, we are constantly connected virtually to our friends and family. This allows us to share many aspects of our lives nearly instantly. While this can be fun and quite useful, you need to be aware of how it can impact you after an accident. We recommend…
Read More About Why Posting on Social Media After an Accident Can Hurt Your CaseIf you’ve been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s carelessness, such as a car accident, you could be owed significant compensation. You should not have to pay for someone else’s mistake. If your accident was over a year ago, you may be wondering if you could still file an injury claim or lawsuit…
Read More About Do I Still Have a Claim If My Accident Was Over a Year Ago?After you’ve been injured in an accident due to someone else’s wrongdoing, you can pursue compensation for your losses. Taking legal action doesn’t only mean filing a personal injury lawsuit, however. You may have the option of pursuing compensation for your injuries through less formal modes, such as mediation. What Is Mediation? Mediation is facilitated…
Read More About How Does Mediation Work in a Personal Injury Case?There are stages to every personal injury lawsuit. If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence or risky actions, you may choose to file a personal injury lawsuit if you are unsuccessful in negotiating a fair settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company. The discovery phase of a personal injury lawsuit is an essential…
Read More About What Is the Discovery Phase of a Personal Injury Case?If you have a spinal cord injury, contact us immediately. Spinal cord injuries can be traumatic and life-changing. It may be one of the more common areas of the body that’s injured after a car accident. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, there may be up to 450,000 people in the U.S. with…
Read More About Five Ways to Prove Your Spinal Cord InjuryA traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a severe injury to the brain. It can lead to debilitating symptoms and interfere with a person’s daily routine. When a TBI occurs in a car crash, workplace accident, or another incident, you likely need medical treatment and rehabilitation to heal. Most people feel confused following a traumatic accident.…
Read More About Five Ways to Prove Your Traumatic Brain InjuryYou need specific documentation to build a successful personal injury case. Additionally, you must provide sufficient evidence of someone else’s negligence to prove they were at fault for the accident. Without the necessary evidence to show what happened and the injury you suffered, it’s unlikely you’ll receive the compensation you’re entitled to. Handling a personal…
Read More About What Documents Do I Need for My Personal Injury Case?The last thing you need after an accident is the stress of dealing with the insurance adjuster for the trucking company whose driver was responsible for the crash. Rather, you need to focus on your recovery and getting back to work. However, when you get that inevitable call, we have some tips to help you…
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