Written by Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
Last Updated : March 8, 2024
Calculating 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…
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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…
Read More About I Wasn’t Cited for My Accident – Is That Good?Most of the goods that we buy in stores or online or the materials used to make them will be transported in a commercial truck at some point. With so many trucks on the road, collisions can and do occur, and the results can be devastating. In Alabama in the year 2020, a person was…
Read More About Four Ways to Prevent Truck AccidentsIf 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…
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