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Intersection Accidents Followed by a Personal Injury Lawsuit

One of the most common type of pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents in the United States, are accidents at intersections. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report in 2008, around 40 percent of all accidents in the United States occurred at intersections. Around 40 percent of all accidents in the United States occur at intersections. Usually, an intersection accident takes place due to the following reasons: Failure to stop at a red light Failure to come to a complete stop at an intersection before turning right Failure to give right-of-way to another driver Ignoring No Turn on Red warnings Failure to yield

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What to do if You have been a Victim of a Boating Accident?

While boating may be a fun experience, there are times when accidents do happen, which might lead to a personal injury lawsuit. Here some things to know if you have been the victim of a boating accident. In boating accidents, you must be able to prove that the injury you sustained was caused by someone else’s negligence.

Proving Negligence

For you to be able to recover damages, you must be able to prove that the injury you sustained was caused by someone else’s negligence. Negligence refers to the failure to act with reasonable care. Therefore, your personal injury lawyer must be able to prove that

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How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer to Work On Your Case

Choosing the right personal injury lawyer can make all the difference in building a successful case. Before you hire a lawyer, meet with them, discuss your case and explore how it can be handled. Get copies of all the documents that are related to your claim such as medical bills, records, police reports, witness statements, any correspondence with insurance companies, income loss, information, etc. Usually, you won’t be charged for an initial consultation with a personal injury lawyer, but it is always fantastic to clear that out from the very beginning. Here are some factors that will help you decide if you are making the

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Reasons a Personal Injury Lawyer Might Turn Down Your Case

1. No Significant Injury has been Caused If a potential client has not been seriously injured, a personal injury lawyer might not find your case to be a viable option. The injury a person sustains is indicative of the kind of settlement they will receive. Your financial compensation may be negligible if your injuries are very minor. As per the law, only real and measurable damages are compensated for. 2. The Time Limit has Expired You may not get a personal injury attorney to handle your case if your injury has occurred past the statute of limitations or other notice provisions. Time limitations are very

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How can an Attorney Help in a Car Accident Personal Injury Case

If you’ve been in a car accident, there are several questions to be answered and steps to be taken to obtain that deserving financial compensation if it is due to you. Dealing with insurance companies, taking care of medical reports, filing claims can be a tedious process if you do it yourself. When you are trying to deal with car, family, and work issues, you just do not have time for this. If you are able to, take photographs of the accident scene. You need the services of an experienced personal injury attorney who can take care of all the nuances of car accident personal

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Filing Personal Injury Claims After a Car Accident

Thousands of people are involved in vehicle accidents each year. The collision might be a minor fender bender or a major accident. Either way, it might involve making a personal injury claim for damages with your own insurance company or with that of the other driver. Your personal injury lawyer will be able to file a lawsuit on your behalf and will also be able to negotiate with the other parties. What to do at the Scene of the Accident The first thing you should do is ensure that no one in your vehicle, including yourself, is injured in the car accident. If someone seems

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Large-scale clerical error may have harmed patients

It’s pretty easy to understand that there may be tragic consequences when a patient in need of medical attention is unable to see a doctor. Without any care or treatments, even conditions that would otherwise respond to medical treatments might take a serious turn.

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Unable to make a diagnosis, doctors turn to DNA technology

Researchers have been sequencing DNA for years in an effort to identify pathogens. However, DNA analysis hasn’t been widely used to diagnose individual patients’ infections because of the time involved in sorting through DNA fragments that might number in the millions. Yet software is already being developed that can compare DNA fragments with databases of stored genetic sequences.

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What to do After a Limousine Accident

There are many reasons why a limousine accident is caused, such as a negligent driver or a chauffeur. Due to the sheer size of the limousine, accidents involving such vehicles could result in serious and catastrophic personal injury. A person who has been the victim of a limousine accident may require immediate medical attention.

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