Dealing with an injury that was caused by the negligence of another person or entity can be a huge hassle. It's hard enough to have to heal from an injury, but while you're recovering, you should not have to spend your time trying to work with an insurance company to receive compensation to cover your medical bills and lost wages. This is one reason why the best thing you can do after being hurt is hire an experienced personal injury attorney.
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One of the more straightforward arguments a defendant or their insurance company in a car accident case might assert is that the incident was primarily driven by the weather. If you're worried that certain conditions might have been a factor in your case, it's a good idea to think about the problem the way a car accident attorney might. Let's take a look at how lawyers attempt to address these sorts of concerns while pursuing claims.
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If you have been thinking about hiring a personal injury lawyer for a car accident, work accident, dog bite or other type of injury, then you might have heard of hiring one of these lawyers on a contingency basis. Basically, this means that instead of the lawyer being paid an up-front amount when hired, he or she will receive a percentage of your settlement, if you receive one. Of course, there are pros and cons to this model.
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If you're in an auto accident, the last thing you expect to seriously injure you is probably the thing designed to protect you—your airbag. Even worse, some airbags have been known to deploy when there isn't even an accident. Recent lawsuits have brought to light some serious defects in airbags that could put you and your family at risk.
The type of airbag you have could put you at greater risk.
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Most people aren't familiar with law, much less the in-depth knowledge needed to understand and implement it. How then, are you suppose to be expected to sign a legal waiver at various times, and what does it mean when you do? The answer may be much more complicated than you realize.
What Exactly Is A Waiver?
While the specific language of a legal waiver may differ, in general, it is a document which states that the person signing it waives their right to legally hold another party accountable for potential damages, injury or even death.
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