If you have been hurt and you wish to pursue a claim for compensation from the person who hurt you, you have the right to file a civil lawsuit. For example, you may be able to sue after a fall injury, after a motor vehicle collision, as a result of injuries caused by nursing home negligence, or if you or a loved one was harmed by medical negligence. When you believe that you have a legal right to compensation because some person, company, or agency was responsible for harming you, there may come a time when you have a choice…
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Distracted driving causes around one in 10 fatal car accidents and almost 20 percent of all motor vehicle accidents in which injuries occur. It’s difficult for police and accident experts to estimate exactly how many crashes are caused by distracted driving because motorists often don’t admit they weren’t paying attention. Distracted driving is such a common cause of collisions because it is so dangerous and many people underestimate how risky it is to drive while distracted. Drivers who make the choice to lose their focus behind the wheel and who cause harm to others because of that choice should be…
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Truck accidents are far too common and the results are often tragic. Truck collisions are more likely than car accidents to cause serious injury and even fatalities because of the large size of commercial trucks. When these accidents occur, it’s often motorists in other vehicles, pedestrians, or bicyclists who are hurt because they or their vehicles cannot withstand the impact from a truck crash. Victims of truck accidents need to get legal help from a Miami injury lawyer so they can understand their rights following a crash. Victims may be entitled to receive compensation for serious injuries, while family members…
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Injured victims may be entitled to receive compensation if their injuries were caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of others. For example, if a slip and fall occurred because a property owner failed to maintain a stair railing or had uneven tile, the victim of the fall could recover compensation for losses and damages from the careless property owner who failed to make the premises safe for visitors. A Miami personal injury lawyer can provide help to injured victims in determining if they can get compensation for loss and can provide help to victims in pursuing a case to recover…
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After you have been hurt, it’s important to consider hiring a Miami accident attorney. In many cases, victims of injuries are able to recover compensation for their losses. However, hiring an attorney will be important if you suspect that you may have a case for compensation and you want to maximize the chances of getting the money that you need to recover from your losses. Why Hire an Attorney After You’ve Been Injured? Hiring an attorney after you have sustained an injury is important because: An attorney can help you to determine if you have a claim for damages: In…
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According to the World Health Organization, falls are the second leading cause of deaths caused by accidental injury worldwide. Around 646,000 people die annually worldwide as a direct result of falls, and seniors are the most vulnerable to suffering serious or fatal injuries because of falls. When falls happen, it’s important to understand why the injury occurred and who was to blame. If a negligent property owner was at fault for the fall, the property owner can be held accountable by the victim for damages the victim suffered as a direct result of the fall. Miami trip and fall lawyers…
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