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Comparative fault, or comparative negligence, is a legal principle in personal injury cases. It is used to allocate responsibility or fault among the parties involved. It recognizes that multiple parties may contribute to an accident or injury to varying degrees....
Even if they are at the top of their fields, doctors aren’t perfect. They can make mistakes, which sometimes lead to complications for their patients. But if a medical error happens to you, should you report it? According to a National Patient Safety Foundation and...
Serious incidents are almost always traumatic for victims. Not only can they suffer physical injuries, but the event can also take a toll on their emotional well-being. These injuries can create worries for the victim and their family, especially regarding the...
Getting hurt in a car accident can change your life. Even after your physical injuries have healed, you may experience mental and emotional effects from the accident. The psychological effects of a motor vehicle accident can last for years. Although your physical...
By now, all parents undoubtedly recognize just how dangerous riding in cars, trucks and SUVs can be for their children. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents killed more than 600 kids in 2020 alone. That year,...
If you or a loved one lost consciousness during a motor vehicle accident, the chances of a traumatic brain injury are higher than if there was no loss. If a patient loses consciousness, there is a scale that can help doctors manage and predict the course of a TBI....
When you have a personal injury claim, the law says you must file it within a specific amount of time. The clock starts ticking when you suffer the injury. The time limit is called the statute of limitations. It helps to ensure that cases are fresh when they get to...
No matter what task you need to complete, you are likely to know the dangers of using a bulldozer or a crane. However, those are not the only kinds of danger on a construction site. When walking on scaffolding, there are many opportunities for you to slip and fall or...
If you are in a car accident, you may expect to break bones or suffer soft tissue injuries or nerve damage. Because modern vehicles have a variety of safety features, you may not expect to sustain third-degree burns. If your vehicle bursts into flames, though, your...
When discussing back injuries, it is easy to feel like they are not serious, especially since so many people suffer from injuries and pain of the back so often. But these injuries can actually cause life-altering changes and may even change the course of a victim's...