Written by Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
Last Updated : April 9, 2024
Settling a personal injury case is exciting. You’re eager to receive your check so you can deposit it in the bank and do what you want with it. However, it would help if you understood how settlement payments work, so you know what to expect. Typically, the settlement check you end up with isn’t the…
Read More About How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid Out?The inability to earn a regular income could prevent a person from affording the cost of medical care and other expenses after getting hurt in an accident. When you can’t return to your job or function at full capacity, you might not receive the wages necessary to pay your bills. Wondering how you’ll treat your…
Read More About Everything You Need to Know About Your Lost WagesCalculating the value of something intangible, like pain and suffering, is complicated. You know the pain and suffering you endured after the accident entitles you to compensation. However, determining the amount you should receive can be challenging. Pain and suffering differs significantly from expenses, such as lost wages and medical bills. You can refer to…
Read More About How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated?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 IncomeWhen you’re injured in a car crash, it is your right to hold the negligent driver liable for causing your injuries. You could pursue compensation from the at-fault party for your medical treatment, lost wages, and other expenses. What happens, though, if the jury decides you were partially at fault for the crash? In most…
Read More About How Are Alabama’s Negligence Laws Different from Those of Other States?If you have been injured in a car accident, whether it was your fault or someone else’s, it’s critical that you receive prompt medical attention. This will ensure that you get the medical care that you need. Only a doctor can diagnose your injuries, and it’s important that this happens in a timely manner. And…
Read More About Five Tips for Talking to Your Doctor About Your Car Accident InjuriesIn the aftermath of an accident, it may seem as though your world is spinning. You may have already dealt with many phone calls, emails, letters, and requests for information. This can be overwhelming, especially if you were injured in the accident and the accident wasn’t your fault. The process of pursuing compensation for your…
Read More About How to Request an Accident ReportWith 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 have been injured in an accident, you might feel frustrated and confused about what to do next. You may be facing a growing stack of medical bills and wondering how you will pay for them. If you weren’t cited by law enforcement after the accident, you might ask yourself, “I was not cited…
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