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Strengthen Your Personal Injury Case: What You Need To Know When You Go To The Doctor
Going to the doctor will be the most crucial part of building your personal injury case. Your attorney will rely heavily upon the doctor's notes to prove that you were injured to the severity that you claim. The defendant's lawyer will also use these notes to try and discredit you, so it's important to have all of your bases covered when you go to the doctor. The following are some tips that will make your visit to the doctor work in your favor and strengthen your case.
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Important Exceptions To The Statute Of Limitations
If you have been injured because of someone else's negligence, you have only a certain amount of time to file a claim for damages. All states impose a statute of limitations on filing personal injury cases, with the filing deadlines ranging from 1 year in some states up to 6 years in Maine. About 24 states, at this writing, allow people who are injured up to 24 months to file a claim for damages.
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3 Things To Avoid When Receiving Workers Compensation
You've been sent home with a work-related injury. Now you're collecting workers compensation and worried about the future. The first thing you should do is speak to an attorney – even if you don't plan on retaining legal counsel. An attorney will help you understand your rights as an injured worker. They'll also help you avoid costly mistakes while you're recovering from your injuries. During your recovery time, the insurance company will be keeping track of you.
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Filing A Wrongful Death Suit Due to Listeria
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Listeria is the third leading cause of food poisoning deaths. This cruel bacteria is especially adept at targeting the vulnerable such as pregnant women, the elderly, newborns, unborn babies, and those with weakened immune systems. If you have recently lost a loved one who exhibited the following symptoms, they may have eaten food contaminated with listeria: Fever Nausea Diarrhea And if your loved one had the following symptoms, they may have suffered a very serious and dangerous complication of listeria infection such as bacterial meningitis.
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Your Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement And Taxes: What Every Person Should Know
In the midst of a motor vehicle accident claim, the primary thing on your mind is getting a settlement so that you can pay your personal, property and medical expenses. However, many people rarely think about the requirements that come along with accident settlements, specifically when it comes to taxes. While this is not always the case, there are some scenarios in which you will have to pay taxes on the money you receive for your accident settlement.
About Me
After you are involved in a serious car accident, you might feel confused about what to do next. In order to feel like yourself again, you might be tempted to try to go about your daily activities, only to come across loads of challenges. In addition to focusing on your own recovery, you might also be left wondering what to do about medical bills, pushy insurance adjusters, and annoying family members. However, the right lawyer can help you to find your way. My name is Dan, and I know firsthand how difficult it can be to recover from a bad injury. Read my website to learn how proper legal representation can simplify your journey.