Recent Posts in Damages Category
Posted on May 6, 2013 By Pete Clancy
Supppose you are injured because a driver rear-ends your car. You now have injuries, damage to your car, medical bills and time away from work. You are entitled to recover your lost wages AND your ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2011 By Pete Clancy
It may seem odd, but if you have Kaiser, you are probably going to end up giving them a portion of the settlement proceeds you receive from your personal injury claim. This is because Kaiser has a ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2010 By Pete Clancy
If you are injured in an accident, you will want to recover for your damages. One type of damages available in a personal injury case is your likely future medical expenses. So if you are injured in a ...
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Posted on Sep 20, 2010 By Pete Clancy
If you are in an accident, and you miss time from work, you may be entitled to recover your lost wages. The lost wages may take a few forms. First, you may actually receive a smaller paycheck, ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2010 By Pete Clancy
Watch any courtroom drama on TV and you will hear all about "pain and suffering." People injured in car accidents normally are able to recover for their pain and suffering, as distinguished ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2010 By Pete Clancy
Comparative Fault is a legal concept where a jury can determine how much responsibility each party bears for a car accident or other personal injury claim. Imagine the following example: You are ...
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Posted on Jun 28, 2010 By Pete Clancy
If you are in a car accident, it can be very important to document all of your personal injury damages. Here are a few tips that can help you maximize your recovery and speed up the process: Order a ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2010 By Pete Clancy
Image by johey24 via Flickr I recently wrote a post about dog bites, and also one on measuring damages. With dog bites in particular, scarring can be an issue. But it can also be an issue in ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2010 By Pete Clancy
Putting a value on a case is part science and part art. The basic idea is to get you everything you lost as a result of a car accident. In theory this is very simple, but it can often become complex. ...
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