Introduction & Overview
Introduction & Overview
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Learning the Basics: Personal Injury Law
Start here to get a sense of what "personal injury" means, and the key elements of these kinds of cases.
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Common Terms You'll Hear in a Personal Injury Case
If you're involved in a personal injury case, these legal terms are very likely going to be thrown around.
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What is a Tort? Tort Law, Tort Claims, and Tort Lawyers
A variety of cases fall under the "tort" umbrella, and not all tort lawyers specialize in personal injury.
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How to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Five questions that will help you understand how to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Types of Personal Injury Claims
Types of Personal Injury Claims
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Common Kinds of Personal Injury Cases
Almost any accident or incident can lead to a personal injury case, but here are the most common types of claims.
Legal Concepts
Legal Concepts
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What is the "Duty of Care" in Personal Injury Law?
Proving fault in most personal injury cases means proving that someone breached the "duty of care." Here's what that means.
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Intentional Torts vs. Negligence in Personal Injury Cases
Different liability rules exist for injuries ("torts" in legalese) that are committed intentionally versus accidentally.
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Assumption of Risk in a Personal Injury Case
If you were injured during a risky activity that you voluntarily participated in, do you still have a personal injury case? What if you signed a waiver?
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The Burden of Proof in a Personal Injury Case
What is "by a preponderance of the evidence" and how do you establish it? Learn about the burden of proof requirement in a personal injury lawsuit.
What You'll Need to Make Your Claim
What You'll Need to Make Your Claim
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Releasing Your Medical Records in a Personal Injury Case
Medical records play a key role in any personal injury claim, and any relevant records are usually in play.
Timeline of Your Injury Claim
Timeline of Your Injury Claim
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Timeline of a Personal Injury Accident Case
A chronological overview of the accident claim and personal injury case process: From accident, through settlement and lawsuit.
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How Long After an Accident Should You File an Injury Claim?
Make sure you file your injury claim or lawsuit in time - but don't settle before you've received enough medical treatment or healed well enough to understand the impact of your injuries.
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Step One in Your Injury Claim: The Notification Letter
Giving notice of an accident and your injuries ensures the responsible party is aware of their potential liability should you file a personal injury claim.
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The Independent Medical Examination (IME) in a Personal Injury Claim
In many personal injury cases, the defendant (usually through an insurer) wants the injured claimant to attend an independent medical examination.
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Collecting Your Injury Settlement Money or Judgment
Once you've accepted a settlement offer or won your personal injury trial, when will you actually get your money?
Trouble With Your Case
Trouble With Your Case
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Defenses Against Your Personal Injury Claim
If you're filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit, here are the defenses most likely to be employed by the insurance company or defense attorney.
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Effect of Tort Reform on Personal Injury Cases
Tort reform is legislation that limits a plaintiff's ability to recover compensation in a personal injury lawsuit - and it's a controversial subject.
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When Your Personal Injury Claim Becomes Fraud
If you're making a personal injury claim, be sure to play by the rules, avoid exaggerating injuries, and steer clear of any hints of fraud.
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How to Deal With a Personal Injury Lien
If there is a lien against your personal injury case, your options for resolving it depend on the type of lien holder and the strength of your case.
Special Types of Claims
Special Types of Claims
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Can Children Sue and Be Sued For Personal Injury?
How does the law protect children who are hurt in an accident? Who is liable when a minor causes an injury?
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What is a Malicious Prosecution Claim?
If a civil or criminal case is wrongfully prosecuted, the defendant in that case may be able to turn around and sue the plaintiff for malicious prosecution.
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Lawsuits for Malicious Prosecution or Abuse of Process
If someone has wrongfully sued you or prosecuted you for a crime, you may have a valid malicious prosecution or abuse of process claim.
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Injury Lawsuits for STD Infection and Disclosure
Can you sue someone for knowingly infecting you with a sexually transmitted disease? Can you sue someone for disclosing that you have an STD? Both cases may be grounds for a lawsuit.
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Legal Recourse When Falsely Accused of a Crime
What legal options do you have after having been wrongfully accused, prosecuted, then exonerated for a crime you did not commit?