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Slip and Fall Settlements: Average Settlement Amounts & What Factors Into Them

Feb 3, 2021

A slip and fall settlement can help you pay off medical expenses, make up for lost wages, and give you the compensation you need to recover from an injury. While slip and fall lawsuit settlement amounts can vary, it’s important to understand what to expect when you are considering a claim. In addition, understanding the process involved in pursuing your rights to compensation for an injury that wasn’t your fault can help you build a...

Complete Guide to Multi-District Litigation

Feb 1, 2021

Multi-district litigation is a special circumstance where many cases are combined during the pretrial process in front of a single Federal District Court. Sometimes referred to by the abbreviation MDL, this is done to reduce the burden on all parties involved, plaintiffs, defendants, and the court system, alike. What a multi-district litigation is, is a chance for the plaintiff and their personal injury lawyer to move more efficiently through the negotiation, settlement, and, if necessary, court...

Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence: Legal Differences & Definitions Explained

Jan 26, 2021

Understanding the difference between medical malpractice vs. negligence can help you fine-tune your claim for better results. While they may seem the same, the difference between malpractice and negligence can affect how you structure a case and address the facts when demanding compensation from the defendants or filing suit in a court of law. Personal injury cases focused on the medical field are always complex, in part because medical care is highly technical, with fluid, high-pressure...

4 Signs You Should Hire a Car Accident Lawyer

Jan 19, 2021

If you’ve been injured in a car wreck, you need to know when to hire a car accident lawyer. An auto collision can be traumatizing, both physically and mentally. You may be struggling to process the events that happened. During this time, insurance companies will seek to move quickly to finalize and process claims as soon as possible for as little as possible. Knowing when and how to get an attorney involved helps protect your...

Step by Step Guide to the Typical Personal Injury Lawsuit Process

Jan 13, 2021

The personal injury lawsuit process can be confusing, especially for those trying to file a claim that protects their rights while recovering from a life-altering injury. If you’ve been injured due to the actions or inaction of another, you may be due compensation for the damages you’ve incurred. This can provide the financial help you need to recuperate, adapt to an altered lifestyle, and rebuild your life. An experienced personal injury attorney from Anapol Weiss...

Winning Your Personal Injury Claim: 6 Tips from Our Personal Injury Attorneys

Jan 8, 2021

Knowing how to win your personal injury claim will not only help you ensure your rights to compensation are protected but also help you get the full compensation you deserve so you have the financial resources to continue your recovery. While it seems like the process should be straightforward, after all, you were injured and the liable party should compensate you, protecting your rights can be a complex task. Here’s how to get a settlement...

Personal Injury Case Checklist: An Itemized List of Everything You Need for Your Claim

Jan 4, 2021

A personal injury claim checklist can help you get ready to talk to a Philadelphia personal injury attorney about your personal injury lawsuit, help you keep your evidence organized during the process, and make sure you have the records you need close at hand if they’re needed after your settlement has been awarded. A checklist can make any personal litigation easier, but especially with personal injury cases, which can be complex, it’s a vital tool to...

Suing for Emotional Distress: Can You Do It? How Much Compensation Can You Expect?

Dec 18, 2020

Suing for emotional distress can be complicated. While a physical injury, such as a broken bone, is easily demonstrated through x-rays, a mental trauma offers little to no outward evidence and creates very different symptoms and consequences from one person to the next, much like physical pain and suffering. That doesn’t mean you aren’t entitled to compensation for emotional distress. On the contrary, you have suffered a very real injury, and with help from a Philadelphia...

What are the Consequences of Leaving the Scene of an Accident?

Dec 18, 2020

Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident can be an expensive and life-altering mistake. When accidents happen, it can be confusing and traumatic. Adrenaline rushes through your system, your heart races, your pupils dilate, and your body’s “fight or flight” response is engaged in response to a surprising and dangerous circumstance. In the heat of the moment, your judgment can be compromised, but you should never leave an accident scene if it can be...

NuVasive MAGEC Rod Lawsuits Guide: What to Do if You or a Family Member Has Been Injured

Dec 18, 2020

A NuVasive MAGEC lawsuit can help you get the compensation you deserve after a patient has been injured by complications related to the MAGEC spinal rod system. A popular implantable device that braces the spine as it grows in some pediatric scoliosis patients, the MAGEC Rod is meant to help limit spinal deformities safely and effectively. Unfortunately, the very device meant to help has, in some cases, led to increased pain and suffering, further damage...