This page will look at the average settlement value you can expect for a broken leg in a personal injury lawsuit. We look at settlement compensation payouts for femur, tibia, and fibula fractures and how they differ. We also explain the factors that impact the settlement value of broken leg cases.
If you suffered a broken leg in an accident, call our lawyers today for a free evaluation. Call 800-553-8082 or contact us online.
On this page, we will explain how pain and suffering damages are calculated in personal injury lawsuits.
There are basically two categories of damages that plaintiffs can be awarded money for in personal injury lawsuits: economic damages and pain and suffering damages. Economic damages are supposed to compensate the plaintiff for actual monetary loses caused by their injuries (e.g., medical expenses, lost wages, etc.).
Our personal injury firm has handled countless dog bite lawsuits over the years. This has given us first-hand experience with just how much damage the more powerful dog breeds can inflict in just a few seconds. Our experience getting compensation for dog bite injuries has also allowed our attorneys to develop specialized knowledge about which types of dogs have the strongest bite force, making them capable of causing the most harm when they bite.
Although our lawyers are based in Maryland, we handle and accept dog bite cases involving severe injuries nationwide through a network of local partner firms.
Injuries to the neck and back are very common in car accidents. Even low-speed auto accidents often cause back and neck sprains or whiplash. Anyone who has injured their back or neck in a car accident knows how disruptive and debilitating these injuries can be. Getting back to “normal” often requires hours of treatment, physical therapy, and sometimes even surgery.
When you are injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you are legally entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Before pursuing an auto accident lawsuit for back or neck injuries, it might be helpful to understand the average settlement for car accident back and neck injuries and how and why settlement amounts are calculated the way they are.
This post will examine the average settlement payout value for hand and wrist injuries in tort cases such as auto accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, and more. Our hand injury lawyers will analyze some statistics on verdicts and settlement amounts for hand and wrist claims.
Our attorneys also summarize recent verdicts and reported settlements from prior cases in which the plaintiff’s primary injury was a hand, wrist, or finger injury so that you can get a feel for jury payouts and settlement amounts in hand and wrist injury lawsuits.
This page will look at auto accident injury lawsuits involving compartment syndrome as one of the plaintiff’s primary injuries. We will also look at the settlement value of compartment syndrome as an injury in car accident cases.
Compartment syndrome is a serious medical condition that occurs when there is increased pressure within one of the body’s anatomical compartments, typically in the limbs. This pressure increase can decrease blood flow, which can prevent nourishment and oxygen from reaching nerve and muscle cells.
This page is about the Jones Act. The Jones Act provides a path for our lawyers to get compensation for seamen and others who suffer injuries or their families in the event of a death. Our maritime lawyers explain how this litigation works and how settlement amounts and jury payouts in Jones Act laws are calculated.
Before we get into the nuts and bolts of these maritime lawsuits and the settlement compensation victims see in these suits, let’s look at the latest on recent boating accident lawsuits and other maritime injury claims.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), there are approximately 4.5 million dog bites annually in the United States. Approximately 800,000 of these bites require medical attention. There are about 40 dog bite fatalities a year in the US.
Being bitten by a dog can result in severe and traumatic injuries. A dog bite lawyer can assist in receiving compensation for damages caused by the injury. Here are some reasons to hire a dog bite lawyer, what to look for in a lawyer, steps to take after a dog bite, and types of damages that can be recovered.
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This post will examine the settlement payout value of auto accident cases involving herniated or bulging disc injuries where the plaintiff’s treatment included epidural steroid injections.
Car accidents frequently lead to disc herniations, caused by the significant force and pressure exerted on the spine. This pressure can result in tears, ruptures, or bulges of the spinal discs, which serve as cushions for the spine. Epidural steroid injections, also known as corticosteroid injections, are commonly utilized to reduce inflammation and relieve pain, particularly in the back.
Many victims wonder how much epidural steroid injections can affect settlement amounts and jury awards. Our attorneys provide insights into the calculation of compensation in such cases.
This page will look at broken arms and other types of arm injuries in personal injury lawsuits. We will discuss the various types of arm injuries that our lawyers typically see in tort cases, and we will analyze the average settlement payout value for these arm injuries in a lawsuit.
Arm injuries in car accidents are common due to the confined space of the vehicle, the force of impact, and the natural instinct of occupants to brace for impact with their arms. The types and severity of these injuries can vary widely depending on factors such as the speed of the collision, the direction of impact, whether occupants were wearing seat belts, and the deployment of airbags.
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