When someone is injured due to another party’s negligence, they may seek compensation for more than just medical bills and lost wages. Pain and suffering compensation accounts for the physical pain and emotional distress a victim experiences after an accident. However, since these damages do not have a direct financial cost, many people wonder: How is pain and suffering...
Continue ReadingCivil lawsuits typically involve demonstrating that one party is liable for damages to another. The law calls these civil claims torts. Statutes and case law define tort claims, and these definitions typically include a level of culpability. The two most common levels of culpability are negligence and recklessness. So when is someone’s conduct recklessness vs. negligence? These terms may...
Continue ReadingHip injuries are some of the most painful and severe injuries you can sustain in an accident. They impede mobility, and even simple actions like sleeping can become impossible. Hip fractures typically require surgical intervention, followed by a significant recovery period. You might be wondering, “how much compensation will I get for a hip replacement?” If someone’s negligence caused...
Continue ReadingWhen you work on an oil rig, you’re part of one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Sadly, oil rig injuries happen all too often, especially in Texas, which leads the nation in oil and gas production. If you’ve been injured on an oil rig, you should understand the legal process to receive the compensation you’re entitled...
Continue ReadingExcavation and digging trenches are integral parts of most construction projects. Buildings must have proper drainage, and pipes and cables must be laid. Digging trenches has numerous hazards, which can put workers’ lives at risk. Workers could be trapped, injured, or killed when a trench collapses. If you are a construction worker who suffered injuries in a trench collapse,...
Continue ReadingWhen a negligent party injures you, you could have the legal right to pursue a personal injury claim. However, what happens if the responsible party passes away before you can file a claim? Can you sue a deceased person? Claims involving a deceased defendant can be rather complicated. If you have questions on pursuing a claim when the defendant...
Continue ReadingProduct liability refers to an area of the law in which a party along the manufacturer or distribution line of a product is held liable for injuries caused to another party. It is typically as a result of a defect in that product and manufacturer/distributor negligence. While the theory is relatively straightforward, understanding product liability in a real-world sense...
Continue ReadingA slip and fall at Target can lead to more severe injuries than you might initially think, and can happen to anyone at a moment’s notice. Suppose you or a loved one recently slipped and fell while shopping at Target. In that case, you may feel slightly embarrassed, hurt, and confused, especially if you suffered an injury keeping you...
Continue ReadingThere are infinite possible work-related injuries; ultimately, different industries and job types will be prone to inevitable accidents and injuries. For example, the most common type of work-related accident for a commercial trucking company will likely be motor vehicle collisions and the typical injuries that come along with car wrecks, including whiplash, head trauma, and broken bones. Whether the...
Continue ReadingNew Mexico requires insurance companies to offer their clients uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance, also known as “UM/UIM” coverage. This insurance kicks in and will cover damages caused when someone else is at fault who, for whatever reason, doesn’t carry sufficient liability insurance. Based on a 2021 study from the Insurance Information Institute, an estimated 21.8% of drivers in New Mexico...
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