If you or a family member were injured by another person’s negligent, reckless, or careless actions, you might be entitled to receive financial compensation for your damages.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 27 million people are treated in emergency rooms, and over three million people are admitted to the hospital because of accidental injuries every year. The CDC also values the lifetime financial impact of these injuries at $456 billion annually.
You might be entitled to receive compensation if you can prove the person who caused your injuries owed you a reasonable standard of care, breached that standard, and caused your injuries. A lawyer may help you argue how the other driver’s negligence led to your current physical and financial condition.
Your legal team may also review the circumstances of your injuries. Common accidents and incidents that lead to personal injury compensation claims include:
Regardless of the type of accident that caused your injuries, if your lawyer can prove the other party’s negligence caused your accident, you might have the basis for a personal injury claim or lawsuit. This may allow you to receive compensation for:
Your lawyer might be able to help you uncover additional damages so that you are not left with out-of-pocket expenses later on, should your condition worsen. Find out more about how you may be able to hold the other party accountable for their negligence and how you may be able to pursue financial recovery in the personal injury section.
After you read through the questions and answers in the personal injury section, contact a member of our legal team for even more information. Call (212) 751-9800 to reach a member of the client intake team at Morelli Law Firm.
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If you or someone you love was injured due to another party’s negligence, you might have the option to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. Your potential personal injury case may qualify if it was caused by negligence, and you can prove that: The at-fault party owed you a duty of care …
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Both medical payments (MP) and personal injury protection (PIP) are types of car insurance. The difference between medical payments and personal injury protection is: PIP covers medical bills, lost wages, and certain other expenses after a car accident, regardless of fault. MP covers medical bills after a car accident. PIP is mandatory for all drivers …
Personal injury means physical injuries, mental injuries, or property damage caused to you by another party’s negligence. This type of injury may allow you to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party to recover compensation for the negative financial consequences of their actions. Examples of personal injury claims include: Car accidents Truck accidents …
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation by filing a personal injury claim. Your potential personal injury settlement is calculated based on your damages. In general, the recoverable damages in a personal injury settlement may include: Past and future medical bills Past and …
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You can sue an insurance company without a lawyer. In many truck accident cases, for example, negotiations for a fair settlement do not involve lawyers. This is because most of these accidents are not severe and cause only minor injuries. Still, it pays to engage with an attorney who will fight for the compensation you …
If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed, you have rights under the law, and this includes the right to file a claim for compensation. A personal injury lawyer will communicate directly with the at-fault party’s insurers and negotiate a settlement that can get you back on track. Tell us about your situation so we can get started fighting for you.
