Personal Injury

The average payout for pedestrians hit by car accidents can range wildly from $10,000 to upwards of $1M depending on external factors. There is no standard amount because your payout depends on various conditions like: What state the accident took place Your nature and extent of your injuries Insurance coverage Degree of fault and liability...

Defamation of character occurs when a false statement presented as fact damages another person’s reputation or causes personal injury. You may not suffer direct bodily injury due to what someone said, but the resulting non-economic damages may be devastating. A damaged reputation may bar you from necessary employment. The emotional distress from seeing your friends...

A personal injury lawsuit takes time, often months or years depending on your case’s damages. You need all the information possible to navigate through a lawsuit successfully. This guide details crucial personal injury facts and statistics so you know what you’re getting yourself into with a lawsuit. Because when the unfortunate occurs, you shouldn’t hesitate...

Before all the math of adding damage totals and figuring out your settlement, your attorney must first establish negligence while analyzing your case. Knowing what types of negligence apply to your lawsuit is key, because your settlement amount revolves around the law deciding who was liable to your damages. Negligence comes in four forms, all...

If a driver hits a pedestrian not in a crosswalk, they’re most likely at-fault for the pedestrian’s injuries. However, there can be scenarios where the pedestrian is considered at-fault, depending on the case and location of the accident. Because liability is subjective, whether you’re the pedestrian or the driver, you need a personal injury lawyer...

If you were hurt due to the negligent or malicious actions of another party, you may be able to sue for compensation. In order to file your claim, you need to remember your state’s personal injury statute of limitations. If you file outside your state’s deadline, the courts will dismiss your case and your losses...

A court can award three different types of damages, depending on the circumstances of your case. Two of those types are compensatory damages, which are classified as either economic or non-economic damages. Another is called punitive damages. Courts calculate economic damages from actual costs. For example, in a rental car accident, economic damages likely include...

Punitive damages are imposed to punish the defendant for unusually reckless or grossly malicious actions. This will deter dangerous behavior from happening in the future. Cases That Award Punitive Damages It’s common for class action lawsuits to award punitive damages because the defendant, usually a corporation, acted recklessly and without regard for the well-being of...

To improve your chances of winning a wrongful death suit, you need to prove that someone breached their duty of care towards you, resulting in substantial damages. There are four aspects to a wrongful death lawsuit that need to be proven to raise your chances for compensation: The guilty party’s duty of care Their breach...

Economic damages are the monetary losses you experience as a result of someone’s negligence or deliberate harm. You can sue for these types of damages so your past, present, and future losses are covered by the guilty party. Economic damages have a strict numerical value as it’s connected to tangible assets. You might not have...

Physical damages like destroyed property, bodily injury, even a damaged retina can be filed in a personal injury claim. Economic damages like these are hard to overlook, but people forget they can sue for emotional claims as well. One example of these claims is emotional distress, a type of loss that can even overshadow physical...

If you’ve ever been hurt in a public place, you may wonder if it’s possible to sue your local government. A successful suit could pay enough cash to cover your medical bills and any time away from your job. After all, someone is responsible for maintaining the safety of public areas, including the sidewalk. If...

If you’re injured and in pain due to a serious fall during the workday, who might owe you a settlement? And who should you call in order to help you secure this payment: A PI attorney? OSHA? Your union rep? When medical bills pile up and you must miss work, it makes sense to consider...

Car accidents are a serious concern for many of us, particularly when it comes to determining insurance and blame. However, bicycle accidents can be just as deadly, even if insurance is less clear. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident, a personal injury attorney can be a significant help.  Understanding local road rules Car...

One of the most shocking recent stories in the legal landscape involved chemical hair straighteners. It’s believed that an upswing in uterine cancer among women in the United States may have been due to cancer-causing compounds within chemical hair straighteners. This blog discusses all relevant information on this new lawsuit and explains why you should...

It’s no secret military personnel at Camp Lejeune were exposed to dangerous chemicals, and potential victims can seek compensation. However, there’s a morally reprehensible school of thought that VA offices have resorted to: “Deny until you die” (DUYD). It’s a means of discrediting victims until they give up or physically pass away.  This is likely...

A cold hard truth about modern life is that we live in a chemically toxic world. Chemical compounds abound everywhere, and infamous cases ranging from Camp Lejeune to Flint, Michigan, prove that the “powers that be” often show no regard for human safety.  Four chemicals deserve attention due to their pervasive nature. This post will...

As global travel restrictions due to the pandemic lift, air travel has resumed at stratospheric levels. With increased flight traffic, though, there will be more incidents of injuries during the various phases of flight, even if that risk remains extremely low.  For example, reports of severe turbulence linked to climate change have risen. Reports of...

Despite the marvels of modern medicine, drug manufacturers still make mistakes that lead to drug recalls. Unfortunately, some patients suffer serious and even life-threatening problems before they’re aware of a drug recall. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you build evidence and file a robust personal injury lawsuit. This piece will examine when patients...

If your personal injury compensation claim results in a failure, filing an appeal is usually the next course of action. An appeal on a personal injury case is a formal request for a higher court to reverse the previous decision. This post will discuss what you need to consider when preparing for your appeal. We’ll...

If you are like most pet owners, your dog is as important to your family as any other member. That’s why it’s so terrifying if another animal bites and hurts your pet. Your first priority, of course, is to get medical treatment required to treat your pet’s injuries. Now the question is: Who pays the...

If you’ve been injured in a fall due to a wet floor, you are in good company. Falls account for more than 8 million hospital emergency room visits each year, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. Of course, this may not make you feel better if you’re in pain and facing high medical bills...

A reader recently asked this question: “A loose door at a casino fell on me when I pulled the handle. It was heavy and knocked me to the floor and broke my ankle. There is video of this happening, but I’ve been afraid to sue because I was drunk when it happened. Is it possible...

Today, we’re answering a question from a reader who wants to know why it has taken more than a year to find out if a New Jersey homeowner has insurance for a slip and fall. “I’ve been trying to get money for my doctor’s bills without getting a lawyer involved and am worried I made...

Lawyers are expensive, right? That’s what most people think. But the reality is that a good personal injury lawyer can actually make you money. How so? Well, most personal injury lawyers work on what is known as a contingency fee basis. That structure means you don’t pay anything out of pocket to start a case....

Have you been hurt through no fault of your own? Then there is a chance you could have a personal injury case. But how do you know if your injury might warrant compensation? A good place to start is by consulting a personal injury lawyer. Not only can they help you determine if you might...

Knowing the right course of action after an accident or injury may leave you with many questions. You might ask yourself how long it might take to see a payout or if you’d even get enough to make the process worth it. You might wonder how often cases like yours win, or how difficult it...

You came to LegalASAP to learn if your personal injury claim qualified for legal assistance or a cash settlement. However, our website told you that your case did not qualify based on the answers you gave us. We’ll explain why some personal injury cases cannot qualify for financial compensation or legal assistance from a nearby...

If you’ve recently experienced a slip and fall at work or place of business, you may not know what to do next. First, you should know that slip-and-fall injuries are very common. In fact, over 20% of hospital emergency room visits — 1 in 5 — are due to falls, according to the National Floor...

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be thinking of bringing your case to small claims court. Perhaps you feel as if calling a lawyer isn’t necessary in your situation. We can understand that bringing your case to a local law firm seems like a big step — but it is a smart...