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What Makes Injury Legal?
Legal injury is a term used to describe the loss or harm that a person suffers as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another's actions. It falls under the tort law.
The most obvious type of injury is one that is bodily which includes things such as whiplash, concussions, and broken bones. These injuries must be treated by an experienced medical professional.
Statute of Limitations
The law sets a timeframe, known as the statute of limitations within which an injured person can bring a lawsuit. If you don't comply with the statute of limitations, your claim will be "time-barred" and you won't be able to recover compensation for your losses. The details of the statute of limitation vary from state to state and each kind of claim has its own particular time frame, as well.
The statute of limitations "clock" generally begins to tick when the accident or incident that caused injury occurs. However, there are some exceptions that may extend the time required to file lawsuits. One of these exceptions is known as the discovery rule, which states that the statute of limitations clock cannot begin until the injury is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. This is usually seen in cases where conditions are hidden, such as asbestos or certain medical malpractice claims.
A minor can be granted an additional year to file a lawsuit, even though the statute would normally expire before the age of 19. There is also the "tolling" provision which suspends the limitations period in certain situations and events, such as military service and involuntary mental hospitalization. The statute of limitations may be extended for fraud or willful concealment.
Damages
Damages are a form of compensation given to the victim of a tort (wrongful act). There are two main types of damages: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages aim to compensate plaintiffs and make them whole after an injury. Punitive damages are used to punish the defendants for fraudulent acts, devious acts that caused harm, or gross negligence.
The amount of damages you are able to claim is extremely subjective and based on the unique circumstances of each individual case. A personal injury lawyer who has experience can assist you in documenting your entire loss. This will increase your chance of obtaining the most money possible. Your lawyer could call in experts to provide evidence of the extent of your suffering or to back up your claim for emotional distress.
In order to receive the maximum amount of compensation, it is essential to record your current and future losses. Your lawyer will help you keep meticulous records of the expenses and financial loss incurred in addition to the value of your lost income in the future. Experts are often required to calculate estimates based upon the permanent impairment or disability resulting from your injury law firms.
If the defendant's insurance coverage is inadequate, insurance coverage to cover your claims, then you can obtain a civil judgment against them personally. However, this can be difficult if the defendant has substantial assets or is a business with multiple assets.
Statute of Repose
There are some differences between statutes of limitation and statutes of repose. Both limit the time a plaintiff has to file a claim for injury, but there are also certain similarities. Statutes are procedural, forward-looking and substantive.
A statute of repose, in short it's a law that specifies a timeframe when legal action can be prohibited - with the same limitations that a statute limitations have. It is typical for a statute of repose to apply to construction defect cases, products liability lawsuits, and medical malpractice claims.
The major difference is that a statute begins to run after an event, while the statute of limitations typically starts when the plaintiff discovers or suffers an injury. This can be a problem in product liability cases for instance, as it could take years for a plaintiff to purchase and use a product prior to the company was aware of any defects.
Due to these distinctions and the fact that there are a variety of different laws, it is important for injured victims to speak with a personal injury attorney near them before the applicable statutes of limitation and statutes of repose run out. Michael Ksiazek is a partner at Stark & Stark's Yardley, PA office and concentrates on Accident & Personal Injury Law. Contact him today for no-cost consultation.
Duty of Care
A duty of care is an obligation one owes to others to exercise reasonable caution when doing something that may be expected to cause harm. If a person fails to perform a duty of care and a person is injured because of it, this is considered negligence. A business or individual has the obligation of care to the public in many instances. This includes doctors who are preparing tax returns, accountants working on tax returns and store owners removing snow off the sidewalks so that people don't slip and harm themselves.
To be able to claim damages in a tort lawsuit, Injury you will need to establish that the party that injured you had a duty of care, and that they breached their duty of care and that their breach was the sole and primary reason for your injury. The standard of care is generally established by what other professionals would do in similar circumstances. For example, if a doctor performs surgery on the wrong leg, it may be considered a breach of duty because other surgeons under similar circumstances would most likely be able to read the patient's record correctly.
It is also important to remember that the standard of care must not be high enough to make it impossible to impose liability on all parties. This is a balance that is carefully scrutinized by juries in jury trials as well as judges in bench trials.
Legal injury is a term used to describe the loss or harm that a person suffers as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another's actions. It falls under the tort law.
The most obvious type of injury is one that is bodily which includes things such as whiplash, concussions, and broken bones. These injuries must be treated by an experienced medical professional.
Statute of Limitations
The law sets a timeframe, known as the statute of limitations within which an injured person can bring a lawsuit. If you don't comply with the statute of limitations, your claim will be "time-barred" and you won't be able to recover compensation for your losses. The details of the statute of limitation vary from state to state and each kind of claim has its own particular time frame, as well.
The statute of limitations "clock" generally begins to tick when the accident or incident that caused injury occurs. However, there are some exceptions that may extend the time required to file lawsuits. One of these exceptions is known as the discovery rule, which states that the statute of limitations clock cannot begin until the injury is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. This is usually seen in cases where conditions are hidden, such as asbestos or certain medical malpractice claims.
A minor can be granted an additional year to file a lawsuit, even though the statute would normally expire before the age of 19. There is also the "tolling" provision which suspends the limitations period in certain situations and events, such as military service and involuntary mental hospitalization. The statute of limitations may be extended for fraud or willful concealment.
Damages
Damages are a form of compensation given to the victim of a tort (wrongful act). There are two main types of damages: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages aim to compensate plaintiffs and make them whole after an injury. Punitive damages are used to punish the defendants for fraudulent acts, devious acts that caused harm, or gross negligence.
The amount of damages you are able to claim is extremely subjective and based on the unique circumstances of each individual case. A personal injury lawyer who has experience can assist you in documenting your entire loss. This will increase your chance of obtaining the most money possible. Your lawyer could call in experts to provide evidence of the extent of your suffering or to back up your claim for emotional distress.
In order to receive the maximum amount of compensation, it is essential to record your current and future losses. Your lawyer will help you keep meticulous records of the expenses and financial loss incurred in addition to the value of your lost income in the future. Experts are often required to calculate estimates based upon the permanent impairment or disability resulting from your injury law firms.
If the defendant's insurance coverage is inadequate, insurance coverage to cover your claims, then you can obtain a civil judgment against them personally. However, this can be difficult if the defendant has substantial assets or is a business with multiple assets.
Statute of Repose
There are some differences between statutes of limitation and statutes of repose. Both limit the time a plaintiff has to file a claim for injury, but there are also certain similarities. Statutes are procedural, forward-looking and substantive.
A statute of repose, in short it's a law that specifies a timeframe when legal action can be prohibited - with the same limitations that a statute limitations have. It is typical for a statute of repose to apply to construction defect cases, products liability lawsuits, and medical malpractice claims.
The major difference is that a statute begins to run after an event, while the statute of limitations typically starts when the plaintiff discovers or suffers an injury. This can be a problem in product liability cases for instance, as it could take years for a plaintiff to purchase and use a product prior to the company was aware of any defects.
Due to these distinctions and the fact that there are a variety of different laws, it is important for injured victims to speak with a personal injury attorney near them before the applicable statutes of limitation and statutes of repose run out. Michael Ksiazek is a partner at Stark & Stark's Yardley, PA office and concentrates on Accident & Personal Injury Law. Contact him today for no-cost consultation.
Duty of Care
A duty of care is an obligation one owes to others to exercise reasonable caution when doing something that may be expected to cause harm. If a person fails to perform a duty of care and a person is injured because of it, this is considered negligence. A business or individual has the obligation of care to the public in many instances. This includes doctors who are preparing tax returns, accountants working on tax returns and store owners removing snow off the sidewalks so that people don't slip and harm themselves.
To be able to claim damages in a tort lawsuit, Injury you will need to establish that the party that injured you had a duty of care, and that they breached their duty of care and that their breach was the sole and primary reason for your injury. The standard of care is generally established by what other professionals would do in similar circumstances. For example, if a doctor performs surgery on the wrong leg, it may be considered a breach of duty because other surgeons under similar circumstances would most likely be able to read the patient's record correctly.
It is also important to remember that the standard of care must not be high enough to make it impossible to impose liability on all parties. This is a balance that is carefully scrutinized by juries in jury trials as well as judges in bench trials.
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