Please keep in mind, there is no set or approved system of calculating pain and suffering. Juries are even instructed that there are no definite standards for calculating pain and suffering. This article is an example only. One important part of a personal injury claim is the calculation for compensation. Some calculations are quite simple, […]
In personal injury cases, there are two types of damages that can be awarded to the plaintiff. The first kind is referred to as compensatory damages. These are meant to restore the victim to a financial state that would have been equivalent to never having suffered the injury in the first place. Compensatory damages often […]
Those who have suffered personal injuries due to the negligence or harm of someone else, should seek quick legal help so that their cases do not fall outside the statute of limitations for their state. Because each state has different laws, you should know and understand those specific to your locality while also working with […]
When you are injured through the negligence of another party, you are likely to suffer from stress and anxiety as well as financial losses. Defendants can also be worried about the potential impact that the incident can have on their lives. One question that both plaintiffs and defendants often ask is whether personal injury lawsuits […]
People who suffer a personal injury have a lot to manage, and their lives may be impacted for many years. One issue that may not cross their minds is whether personal injury settlements are taxable. The tax codes of both Nevada and the United States are complex and change frequently, but parts of your settlement […]
In the majority of all personal injury lawsuits, plaintiffs need to agree to a deposition. In simple terms, the defendant’s attorney will ask you a series of questions that you need to answer. However, you will not be alone during your deposition. Your personal injury lawyer will be present, and a court reporter will be […]
Personal injury law is a relatively broad area as there are many ways that an injury could potentially occur. However, in virtually all cases, plaintiffs must provide evidence that they suffered an injury of some type, that the defendant owed some type of duty to the plaintiff, and that the plaintiff’s injury was caused by […]
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