Following a car accident, some drivers and passengers may have to deal with a catastrophic injury. By the same token, some accidents create a vehicle that can be declared a total loss. (more…)
Month: June 2019
How Intentional Tort Differs From Other Personal Injury Claims
Typically, someone that has filed a personal injury claim seeks compensation from a negligent individual. The careless and neglectful actions of the person targeted by the claim caused the injuries that were suffered by the claimant. The same cause and effect relationship do not exist in instances of intentional tort. (more…)
Damages Associated With Defective Product Claims
A personal injury lawyer in Chatham does not always agree to handle a defective product claim. First, that particular lawyer studies the extent of the damages caused by the defect. If an attorney does not see proof of sizeable damages, he or she is unlikely to take that specific and rather weak case. (more…)
A Closer Look At One Defense To A Car Accident Claim
The legal team charged with supporting the driver that has been charged with causing a car accident often tries to find evidence of contributory or comparative negligence. In other words, that team seeks proof that the plaintiff exhibited some form of careless or neglectful behavior. Frequently, that defense team looks for evidence that reveals the plaintiff’s failure to wear a seatbelt. (more…)
Why Notify People About The Intention To File A Personal Injury Claim
The legal system insists on maintenance of fairness. Consequently, anyone that intends to file a personal injury claim must first notify each person that would be targeted by such a claim. The notices must be sent out before the personal injury claim has been filed with the help of a personal injury lawyer in Chatham. Even if you plan to sue a government body or a government-controlled service, you must still provide that body or service agency with a notice of your intentions. (more…)