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Posted by Mary Bruce  |  August 17, 2023

How Much Can I Sue For Emotional Distress?

When a negligent party’s wrongdoing inflicts mental suffering and anguish, victims may have grounds for an emotional distress claim as part of their overall personal injury compensation. Emotional distress claims seek financial compensation for diagnosed psychological damages like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more resulting from the defendant's actions. Understanding what qualifies for emotional distress...
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Posted by Mary Bruce  |  August 17, 2023

Do I Have to Pay My Health Insurance Back After a Car Accident?

After an auto accident, injury victims may receive significant medical treatment covered by their health insurance plan. However, many insurers have post-settlement reimbursement rights for the bills they pay relating to crash injuries and losses. While repayment is not automatic, understanding when and how much health insurers may recover is important for those who...
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Posted by 1p21.admin  |  February 28, 2023

How Serious Are Spinal Cord Injuries?

One of the most catastrophic and life-altering injuries a person can suffer is a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord sends messages from the brain to the nervous system throughout the body, controlling many bodily functions. Injuries to the spinal cord can result from direct damage to the tightly bundled nerves which run from...
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Posted by 1p21.admin  |  February 17, 2023

How Can A Brain Injury Affect You Later In Life?

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death for young people from infancy to age 44 in the United States and also causes a significant number of disabilities. The elderly are also a population particularly vulnerable to brain injuries. While many aspects of the recovery process after a TBI depend on the...
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Posted by 1p21.admin  |  December 30, 2022

What Qualifies as Negligence in a Premises Liability Case?

A premises liability case is a civil lawsuit that can be filed after an accident takes place on someone else's property. It is a claim seeking financial compensation from a negligent property owner for a dangerous property defect or hazard. Understanding negligence in a premises liability case can help you determine whether you have...
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Posted by 1p21.admin  |  December 18, 2022

How You Can Prevent Slip and Fall Injuries This Winter

Slip, trip and fall accidents send over one million people to emergency rooms in the United States each year. Winter weather in Alabama increases the odds of slip and fall accidents, with snow, ice and moisture that can compromise walking surfaces. Reduce your risk of getting injured in a slip and fall accident this...
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Posted by 1p21.admin  |  November 30, 2022

The Long-Term Costs of Amputation Injuries

Amputations are some of the most physically and emotionally devastating injuries that can be suffered in preventable accidents in Alabama. Many different accidents can cause dismemberment or the loss of a limb, including motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents and agricultural disasters. If a victim plans on seeking compensation for an amputation injury, our experienced...
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Posted by 1p21.admin  |  June 11, 2022

Can Social Media Impact My Personal Injury Case?

In an age where it’s normal to share your life with strangers on the internet, it may seem harmless to post about your personal injury case or recent accident on social media. This is a major mistake, however, that can come back to hurt you later. If you are involved in a personal injury...
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Posted by 1p21.admin  |  March 8, 2022

What Is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

The injuries involved in some accidents in Alabama are categorized as catastrophic. This means that they will have a substantial effect on the circumstances of the victim’s life. Although you may qualify for financial compensation if you are diagnosed with any type of injury, it is even more important to seek compensation if you...
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Posted by 1p21.admin  |  March 1, 2022

Lost Wage Claims in a Personal Injury Case

One of the many adverse outcomes of a personal injury accident is missing time from work while you are on the mend. If you have to take weeks or months off of work because of a debilitating injury, you and your family must deal with significant lost wages and earnings. If you qualify for...
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