Plaintiffs who have filed a lawsuit in the wake of a semi-truck accident are often pressed to settle the case since they are in need of the money. The plaintiff has likely been injured and has incurred significant medical bills. At the same time, they may not be able to work and have little to no money coming into their account. Alternatively, the lawsuit could take the form of a wrongful death suit and the family that is left behind may be suffering financially without the deceased. In any event, a common question asked when the lawsuit is filed is …
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Approximately 38,000 people are killed each year in the United States due to car accidents. Drivers stand a greater chance of getting severely hurt or killed in an accident if certain conditions are met. One of these is travelling on an interstate as opposed to a local road. There is a higher probability of both significant physical and property damage when an accident occurs on an interstate. There are many factors that contribute to this and they will be outlined below. Driver Travel at Higher Speeds on Interstates Higher speeds increase the chance for a more severe accident in several …
A wrongful death claim is a right that belongs to surviving family members of the deceased that they would bring in order to be compensated for the losses that they have suffered as a result of the death. Wrongful death claims can encompass virtually any kind of death suffered, whether it is intentional or unintentional. Essentially, the wrongful death claim is filed on behalf of the estate for the benefit of the surviving family members. The lawsuit is not so much for the damage that was caused to the deceased, but for the suffering of the surviving family. While we …
A car accident is a traumatic experience for anyone involved. This is even more pronounced when you did nothing to cause the accident. Your peace was shattered by the actions of another driver and now you are left to deal with the fallout. Many of the actions that you take in the wake of the accident will dictate whether you receive a settlement and how large the check is. Here are some steps that you can take after a car accident that was not your fault. The Immediate Aftermath Hopefully, you have not been severely injured in the accident and …
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Dealing with a car accident can be difficult in the best of circumstances. Unfortunately, your circumstances might be more dire. You suffered through a car crash because someone was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Now, you’re wondering, “If I’m injured by a drunk driver in Denver, can I sue?” Fortunately, Denver residents do have options after their accidents. If you’re concerned about your recovery from your injuries after a drunk driving accident, reach out for the help and guidance you need. Criminal Cases and Civil Lawsuits One of the reasons many Colorado residents are confused about their …
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