Medical special damages are a key component of most personal injury claims. This refers to the amount that has been spent on medical bills while having injuries diagnosed and treated. Adjusters use medical specials as part of the personal injury damages formula to figure out total damages. This formula depends on many key factors, such as the type of medical treatment received, as well as who the medical care was received by. Types of Medical Treatment Not all medical services are considered equal, according to insurance adjusters. The duration and nature of medical service, as well as the type of facility or medical person providing

If you file a back injury claim, you may be able to obtain some compensation from the business or the person that is legally responsible for causing your injuries. The settlement value of any claim is determined on a case-by-case basis, since back injuries range from sprains and strains to paralysis and spinal cord injuries. Here are a few general guidelines which can help you assess the settlement value of a back injury claim in a personal injury lawsuit. Economic and non-economic on a case-by-case basis are part of the typical compensation for a back injury claim. These are usually grouped together as a single

Car accidents are common but not all of them have to result in death. Sometimes, an accident can leave you injured but whether your injury is ‘serious’ enough for the law in New York is a matter of debate. Soft tissue injuries; i.e. the injuries suffered by the connective tissue in your body like your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the discs in your back and neck, can be very debilitating but they may not rise to the level of a ‘serious’ injury as per the law in New York for you to be able to go to court and ask for compensation. The legislature sees

The initial phase of your personal injury case will be your lawyer negotiating with the defense lawyer to obtain a reasonable settlement. It is in the best interests of both parties, if an early settlement is reached, since they can avoid the costs of lengthy trial and other related expenses. However, the defense lawyer will have his own agenda of settling the case for the minimal amount possible, whereas your lawyer will want to receive the maximum case value. The Art of Negotiating Negotiations usually begin with the plaintiff’s lawyer asking for a particular settlement amount, which is usually turned down, and often ridiculed by