The Role Of Negligence In A Personal Injury Case

Submitted by Norman on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 11:51

Negligence occurs in a Personal Injury case when a person has acted in a way that has caused an injury to another party. The injury will be something that could have been prevented had the negligent party actively worked towards doing something to keep an injury from occurring. A person who is negligent will be forced to compensate an injured party for damages that relate to the injury suffered as a result of the negligence (if the courts can prove that this negligence led to the injury).

Torts and How They Relate To Personal Injury

Submitted by Norman on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 11:50

A tort is a kind of action that can cause a person to become injured. This can occur in a number of different ways. A tort is also a type of action because of which an injured party can sue.

There are three forms of torts that can be found in a Personal Injury case.

The first is the general negligence tort. This is where a guilty party is found to be guilty of a tort in that they failed to prevent an injury from occurring to the another person.

Trends In Personal Injury law

Submitted by Norman on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 11:49

A number of different trends can be found in Personal Injury law these days. These are all trends that are influencing how judges and lawyers handle different Personal Injury cases. Therefore, it is a good idea to be aware of what these trends are and in this article we hope to help you know a little bit more about them and how they may affect your Personal Injury claim.

Types Of Damages granted in Personal Injury Cases

Submitted by Norman on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 11:48

There are many different types of damages that can be granted in a Personal Injury case.

Medical expenses resulting from an accident are the most common damages seen in a Personal Injury case. These deal with current and future healthcare expenses and will be determined by the approximate needs a person will have for the duration of his/her life because of the injury.

Any damages relating to lifestyle changes as a result of an injury can also be covered. These include damages pertaining to home modifications for handicap accessibility.

Types Of Personal Injury Accidents

Submitted by Norman on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 11:47

There are a number of different categories of Personal Injury that a person can claim, depending on the type of injury suffered. These are all cases where the person who suffers an injury can sue for damages. Below are some of the Personal Injury accidents for which a person can sue.

Motor vehicle accidents are the most common accidents involving personal injury claims. These accidents result from a person’s negligence on the road leading to the injury of others. Vehicles involved in motor vehicle accidents include automobiles, motorcycles, boats, trains and buses.

The Role of the Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Case

Submitted by Norman on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 11:47

A person who is looking to file a Personal Injury lawsuit will need to file the suit as soon as possible after an injury has been suffered. This is because of an enactment known as the Statute of Limitations which varies by state.

Florida Nursing Home to Pay $114 million in Nursing Home Abuse Case

Submitted by Norman on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 10:12

A Polk County court has ruled that Integrated Health Services at Auburndale are to pay $114 million in damages to the family of 76 year old Juanita Jackson.

Ms. Jackson died on the 6th of July, 2003 and the court ruled that it was Ms. Jackson's treatment at the center that led to her death. Ms. Jackson was said to have suffered injuries as a result of a fall and also suffered from pressure sores, overmedication, malnourishment, and dehydration.

The jury awarded $14 million in damages and an additional $100 million in punitive damages to the Ms. Jacksons family.

Florida treatment Center faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Submitted by Norman on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 10:25
Personal Injury

When Sharon Bronowicz was found dead, it was assumed it was first assumed to be a suicide. Then it was thought to be an accidental drowning. However, not it is now being seen as a death that was entirely preventable.

'New Horizons of the Treasure Coast' residential treatment center, located in Fort Pierce, South Florida is now facing a wrongful death claim as a result of Ms.Bronowicz's death. Her family claim that her death, which occurred less than two weeks before her release from being treated for depression.

Connecticut Attorney named new head of Traumatic Brain Injury Group of the American Association for Justice.

Submitted by Norman on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 09:36
Personal Injury

Personal injury lawyer Stewart M. Casper of Stamford, Connecticut, has been named the new chair of the Traumatic Brain Injury Group of the American Association for Justice.

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is the new name of the group formerly known as the American Trial Lawyers Association.

Explosion at US Steel Coke works injures 15 people

Submitted by Norman on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 17:04

An explosion which occurred at 9 30 a.m. today at a US Steel Coke Works outside of Pittsburgh has left 15 workers injured.

The explosion occurred at U.S. Steel Corporation’s Clairton Plant, the largest coke manufacturing plant in the US. A cause for the explosion has yet to be determined.

Most of the injured suffered burns, with 2 of the injured in critical condition.

According to the Post-Gazette, this is the second explosion at the Clairton facility since last September, when a blast in one of two control rooms killed one man and injured another.