Lawsuits are complex. Even a case that seems simple and straightforward on the surface may be much more complicated when the details are known. In order to get those details, a Demand for a Bill of Particulars may be needed.
Personal injury lawsuits can be quite complex. Proving negligence can be challenging, and personal injury cases may have large amounts of money at stake due to the type and severity of the plaintiff’s injuries, their required current and long-term medical care, the loss of current and future wages, and their pain and suffering.
Despite an effort by elevator and escalator manufacturers to shift the onus of personal injury onto unsafe riding practices, the American Association for Justice found that the leading cause of injury and death in escalator and elevator accidents is “unsafe design and poor maintenance.”
The demand letter is just the beginning of the negotiation process between you and your attorney and the negligent party’s insurance company. It is essential that you remember the claims process, and the demand letter, in a negotiation.
If you are injured due to negligence or recklessness by another person or company, you may be entitled to compensation to cover the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, and trauma. Let’s examine the purpose of “contingency fees” and how personal injury attorneys use them to prevent their clients from incurring additional financial stress.
The The Law Offices of Evan W. Kohn want to take a moment to update you regarding the recent COVID-19 pandemic that we are all facing. We are sharing the protocols that we are implementing to protect our clients and our staff. Your safety is of the most important.
As a parent, you try your best to prepare for whatever life throws at you. Maybe your child took a spill while learning to ride a bike, or perhaps you have a little daredevil at home. Whatever the case may be, parents know accidents can and will happen.
If you are injured in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation to help cover your medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering, and legal costs. The goal is to make sure you receive the best possible compensation for your injury, which could mean taking your case to court.
If you or a loved one recently suffered an injury in an accident caused by someone else, you might find yourself a bit confused as you navigate the internet for more information. Understanding the difference between a personal and bodily injury in New York is key to finding the right care, assistance, and compensation for your trauma.
Although not admissible in court, the police report from your car accident contains a wealth of important information regarding your crash. In the event that your accident was caused by a negligent driver, this information is crucial to insurers.