Whenever an accident occurs due to the negligence of one or more parties, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recoup the accident victim’s damages. However, “accident” is a broad term that can be used to describe anything from a motor vehicle crash to a workplace accident. Any situation in which one party suffers serious injuries—physical or mental—as a result of a dangerous or catastrophic situation may...
Personal injury lawyers help people who have been injured by the negligent or intentional conduct of one or more parties. Unlike criminal lawyers, personal injury lawyers practice in civil court and focus on seeking compensation for injury victims and their families rather than assigning a penalty for criminal actions. The areas in which personal injury lawyers practice vary widely, encompassing everything from car accidents to dangerous premises...
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) tend to be severe and life-altering, and the recovery process can be grueling both financially and emotionally. Returning to everyday life after an SCI can be a difficult transition. Returning to your old life may be impossible as many SCIs involve the partial or even total loss of mobility, which could affect the type of job you are able to work as well as the daily actions you are able to do, like throwing a football...