Oftentimes, when people think of a personal injury lawsuit, they think of injuries resulting from a car accident. And while a personal injury lawyer can represent you in that circumstance, legal representation by a personal injury lawyer can and often should be retained for a variety of personal injuries, including: Motorcycle accidents. If you’re injured …
Personal injury cases occur because of a third party’s negligent and reckless behavior. At Pintas & Mullins, we have years of experience helping our clients recover from their damages in a stress-free legal process. We have made resources available concerning car accidents, dog bites, settlements, and more for your convenience. Give us a call today and we can get started filing your claim with a free consultation.
What Are the Main Causes of Dog Bites?
Dogs often feel more like friends and family members than animals. However, even a happy, playful dog can inflict a severe bite. Dog bites are a common occurrence, landing people in the hospital every day. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are around 4.7 million dog bites a year, some …
How Do I Know if a Dog Bite Is Infected?
When you are bitten by a dog, you may be asking how do you know if a dog bite is infected. A dog bite is likely infected if you see that the wound is swollen, has redness around the affected area, and has a purulent discharge coming from it. A victim of a dog bite …
Can You Settle a Car Accident without a Lawyer?
It is possible to settle a car accident without a lawyer. There is no requirement to have a lawyer argue your case in civil court. However, this means that you take on the responsibilities of a lawyer both in and out of court. There are many things that lawyers do to manage your case. Many …
What Qualifies as a Personal Injury?
According to the Legal Information Institute (LII), any injury to the body, mind, or emotional well-being qualifies as a personal injury. Many incidents qualify as a personal injury, including: Motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, or bus) Medical malpractice Slip and fall accidents Premises liability accidents Nursing home abuse and neglect Assault and …
What Is the Average Settlement for a Personal Injury?
It is difficult to determine the average settlement for a personal injury because there are many contributing factors to consider, including: State negligence laws Insurance coverage and policy Value of your damages for physical and emotional injuries Extent and severity of your injuries If the injury affects more than one member of your family Circumstances …
Do You Have to Pay Your Medical Bills From a Personal Injury Settlement?
If you have recently suffered injuries in an accident, you may have had extensive medical bills. If insurance paid for them, you do have to pay your medical bills from a personal injury settlement. However, the issue might not be as straightforward as you may think. What exactly and how much you might have to …
What Are the 3 Types of Damages?
When you’re considering filing a civil lawsuit, you may hear the term “damages” used quite often. If you’re wondering, “What are damages?” you are far from alone. Many people believe damages means damage that is done to you physically, but it is actually a legal term used to describe different types of damages. Civil damages …
What Is the Difference Between Bodily Injury and Personal Injury?
The difference between a bodily injury and a personal injury comes down to specificity. Bodily injuries are a subset of personal injuries. Bodily injury refers to a physical injury, illness, or disease resulting from an accident, while the Legal Information Institute defines personal injury more broadly as injuries to “the body, mind, or emotions.” After …
What Qualifies As Pain and Suffering?
In civil lawsuits, there is a type of compensation called pain and suffering that the journal Law and Human Behavior describes as awards to address non-economic injuries sought in a personal injury claim. For example, a victim can receive pain and suffering from emotional trauma when an accident results in injuries that take a particularly …
How Much Do Insurance Companies Pay For Pain and Suffering?
How much insurance companies pay for pain and suffering depends on many factors because there is not a standard method of calculating this non-economic compensation. Many insurance companies use computer programs to do their calculations. As a result, those payments can vary widely based on each case and the insurance company. How much insurance companies …