Damages awarded to punish the defendant, above those damages awarded for injuries or medical care.
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This would generally be money awarded over and above medical costs and lost wages, specifically for the emotional suffering and the physical pain a victim incurred.
A claim for injuries sustained in an automobile accident is usually based upon carelessness or negligence. In worse case scenarios, it is based on an intentional or reckless act. The issues that typically arise in a tort claim after an automobile accident are the following: Liability – who is at fault and to what degree […]
Trucking accidents are different from auto accidents in many ways, one of the most serious being the extent of damages and injuries when a truck and an automobile collide. Because big rigs, 18 wheelers and tractor-trailers can weigh in excess of 80,000 pounds, a trucking collision can have deadly consequences.
Anyone who is injured or has had a loved one killed in a truck accident can sue as long as some other person or entity, besides the person suing, is at fault for the accident. This includes adults and children (who can sue through guardians or parents); and even truck drivers if another person or […]
The operator of a motorcycle and the administrator of his or her estate in a wrongful death case can sue for their damages if any other party is at fault. The passenger on a motorcycle can normally sue a motorcycle operator if the operator is at fault and/or any other person or entity that is […]
Typically, it is the duty of an owner to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of the premises and to warn a visitor of any known dangerous conditions. It is the responsibility of your experienced personal injury attorney to gather the relevant facts and to know the applicable legal principles in order to determine if […]
Yes. An experienced legal team can manage the details of your case so you can focus on returning to normal life. It is also important to the success of your case to get legal help early to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
We offer free case evaluations and will discuss your options with you at no charge and with no obligation.
No. We work on a contingency basis, which means if you don’t get money, there is no fee. You will never have to write us a check to represent you.