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So many people ask us, am I entitled to compensation for my injuries? Here are 3 questions to answer that will help you figure out your personal situation-
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If you have been injured due to a negligent act of another person, you can file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for any medical expenses, lost wages, plus pain and suffering. In California you have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit in the state of California. The two years begins on the day that you sustained the injuries. So act quickly, don’t wait!
Two years to file applies to almost every type of personal injury case from: including product liability cases, car accidents, slip and falls, truck accidents and dog bites. If you are injured and do not know it, most courts will usually allow you to file a personal injury lawsuit within two years from the date that you first discovered your injury. Plus, the court requires proof in the form of medical records that clearly shows why you did not discover the injury right after the accident. Without proof, it is possible you will not be permitted to move ahead with your lawsuit.
If you have been injured on the job, money and lost wages are issues that can not be ignored. In California, there are systems in place to provide funds for injury recovery and supplement lost income. The type of disability you are eligible for will determine what type of disability benefits you will receive.
Through California Workers Compensation Law, you have the right to file a claim through your employer. If your claim is awarded, you can receive a certain amount of financial support, depending on the severity of your injuries. Within a workers comp claim, you will get labeled with certain terms as you progress through the required assessments and exams. Those assessments will determine if you are temporarily or permanently disabled.
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Yes, every retailer must legally ensure that there are no safety hazards on their property. Keeping their customers safe, should on the top of every retailers list, but unfortunately it is not.
You can slip and fall from broken products, liquid spills, and uneven flooring if not taken care of immediately. You might even suffer serious injuries like- head injuries, broken bone, or spinal cord damage. Here’s what you need to know if you are injured from of a slip and fall-
Who is Liable For Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners must maintain safe conditions on their properties so visitors are safe and not harmed and if they don’t and they have been negligent, they will be liable for any injuries incurred.
But it is not automatic … you must prove one of the following–
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Have you been in a car accident? Do you have to deal with an insurance company? Here are 4 benefits you will receive and gain by working with a personal liability attorney after your accident-
According to various studies, personal injury victims that allow an attorney to handle the negotiations with the insurance company tend to receive more compensation, than if they were handling it themselves. One study found that plaintiffs working with an attorney were able to recover 3.5 times more in compensation.
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If you are a car accident victim in California, you are legally entitled to compensation for your injuries. To obtain compensation, you must file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver. But don’t wait forever. The length of time victims have to take is called a statute of limitations, and it varies from state-to-state. So, if you are in California and have an accident, here’s what you need to know-
Statute of Limitations- Car Accident Cases involving Injuries
If a negligent driver injures you, you can recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is two years from the date of the car accident. But don’t wait too long… 2 years may seem like a long time… but it comes quicker than you think.
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