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Can I Bring a Car Accident Claim for Soft Tissue Injuries?

September 22, 2021 by Michael Waks

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Car accidents usually involve forceful impacts and violent jostling, both of which can damage the soft tissue. Comprised of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and other tissues that support the skeletal system, soft tissue is vulnerable to injury in even minor collisions. Unfortunately, because these injuries aren’t usually life-threatening, they’re often dismissed by insurance adjusters as trivial. In reality, though, soft tissue damage can be devastating. From sprains and strains to … [Read more...]

How Do You Prove Liability for a Motorcycle Accident?

September 8, 2021 by Michael Waks

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If you were seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the damages you incur as a result of the crash. As long as someone else was to blame, you can file a third-party claim in pursuit of medical bills, lost income, property repairs or replacement, and other damages caused by the wreck. For your claim to yield a payout, though, you’re going to have to present sufficient evidence of liability. While the kinds of evidence you’ll need will depend on the … [Read more...]

What Kinds of Damages Can You Include in a Brain Injury Claim?

September 1, 2021 by Michael Waks

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Even a minor brain injury can have a major impact on your life. Because the brain contributes to all bodily functions, head trauma has the potential to cause extensive—and often irreversible—damage. If you or someone you love is recovering from a brain injury, suing those who were liable for the accident won’t undo what happened. Taking action could, however, yield enough compensation to relieve much of the stress your family is facing in the aftermath. With sufficient evidence and a … [Read more...]

What Kinds of Experts Might Help an Injury Claim?

August 26, 2021 by Michael Waks

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If you were seriously hurt through no fault of your own, you’re not necessarily guaranteed a payout. Only accident victims who can prove liability, causation, and damages are able to recover compensation for their losses. While the kinds of evidence you’ll need to present will depend on the circumstances, your case may benefit from the testimony of various experts. Let’s take a look at the kinds of experts that are most often called upon during tort proceedings: 1. Medical … [Read more...]

Hurt Your Back in a Truck Accident? What You Need to Know

August 3, 2021 by Michael Waks

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The back is composed of tendons, ligaments, muscles, discs, nerves, and vertebrae. Although these structures can withstand minor bumps and jolts, they are prone to severe damage in forceful impacts. If you hurt your back in a large truck crash, you may be struggling to cope with the physical, emotional, and financial effects of such a debilitating injury. While filing a claim against those liable for the wreck won’t erase the trauma you’ve experienced, it could yield the funds needed to put … [Read more...]

6 FAQs About Truck Accident Spinal Injury Claims

July 27, 2021 by Michael Waks

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Passenger-vehicle occupants make up most of the fatalities in large truck crashes. Small cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs are simply no match for big rigs when they collide in traffic. As such, passenger-vehicle occupants who are fortunate enough to survive a collision tend to sustain serious injuries in the process. Spinal cord damage is one of the most devastating injuries that a truck accident victim can suffer. If you or someone you love is living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) because of a … [Read more...]

Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Mandatory Settlement Conferences in Personal Injury Cases

June 29, 2021 by Michael Waks

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The ideal outcome of any personal injury case is to reach a settlement without having to file a lawsuit and enter litigation. But if a dispute arises that cannot be resolved through negotiations between your lawyer and the legal team of the defense, proceeding to litigation might be the only way to pursue fair compensation. Even if your case does proceed to litigation, that doesn’t necessarily mean it will go all the way to trial. If no settlement is reached after discovery, your case might … [Read more...]

Exacerbation of Preexisting Asymptomatic Conditions in Personal Injury Cases

June 8, 2021 by Michael Waks

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There are countless factors that can impact how a personal injury case unfolds. At the end of the day, the outcome of your case—and whether it is settled without proceeding to litigation—will likely hinge on the strength of the evidence available to prove liability, causation, and damages. In this article, we will focus on “causation.” To prove causation, it must be shown that the damages you are claiming would not have accrued but for the tort. In other words, your attorney will have to … [Read more...]

Amtrak Ticket Rule Prevents Injured Passengers from Suing

May 25, 2021 by Michael Waks

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Amtrak has been under ardent criticism from consumer advocates since the railroad company quietly added an arbitration clause to its ticket purchasing agreement. The clause protects Amtrak from being sued for the personal injury or wrongful death of a passenger. Instead, these cases would now proceed to arbitration, a form of alternative dispute resolution. Opponents have argued that arbitration often leads to worse monetary outcomes for accident victims. It also shields information from public … [Read more...]

Who Can I Sue If My Child Was Injured on Playground Equipment?

May 12, 2021 by Michael Waks

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From broken glass to poorly maintained equipment, there are all sorts of hazards that can cause serious injuries on playgrounds. If your child was hurt in a playground accident, you may be wondering if you have grounds for a personal injury claim and who might be liable. The best way to get the answers you seek is to schedule a free consultation with a playground injury lawyer. Read on for the answers to some general FAQs about these cases: 1. Who can I sue if my child was injured on playground … [Read more...]

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