Assume that a person is seriously injured in a car crash caused by the careless driving of a member of the National Guard. Can the injured person recover money damages to pay for the harms and losses sustained in the crash? In Idaho, the answer to that question is sometimes ‘no.’ This issue was address […]
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Your personal injury attorney has the responsibility of proving the three key components of damages in a car wreck case. These are: Past and future medical bills. Past and future wage loss. Past and future pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Elements of a case are proved through the introduction of evidence.
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Modern litigation often necessitates the use of experts at trial to prove key issues in a case. For example, in a car crash case where there is a dispute about the speed of the vehicles, an accident reconstruction expert can often determine the speed of the vehicles, after examining the type of damage done to
According to the National Safety Council, 1 in 4 car crashes involves cell phone use. With some state laws focusing on handheld bans and carmakers putting hands-free technology in vehicles, it is no wonder people are confused. However, while many drivers honestly believe they are making the safe choice by using a hands-free device, it’s
When someone is seriously injured or killed due to the fall of another person or business, Idaho law attaches a great deal of importance to the issue of whether the party at-fault acted merely carelessly or whether the act was reckless. Here’s why. Idaho law places a dollar limit on non-economic damages recoverable in a
In a recent Canadian personal injury lawsuit, a plaintiff used data from her Fitbit fitness tracker to demonstrate how her activity levels had decreased after an auto accident. Although she did not have a Fitbit when the accident occurred, her lawyers argued that as a personal trainer, her physical activities would have been high. The
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You do not need an attorney to settle a small personal injury case. In fact, you might end up with a net smaller settlement after the attorney subtracts his fee in smaller cases. On the other hand if you sustain serious injuries due to someone’s negligence or if you miss a significant amount of work
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Jim Bendell from Bendell Law Firm discusses what is a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit that says somebody died due to the carelessness of another party. Call Jim Bendell and he will answer your questions for you
Jim Bendell from Bendell Law Firm discusses what is a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit that says somebody died due to the carelessness of another party. Call Jim Bendell and he will answer your questions for you
Jim Bendell from Bendell Law Firm discusses what an attorney can do for people paralyzed due to the negligence of others. Call Jim Bendell and he will answer your questions for you