Personal injury law, which attorneys refer to as tort law, allows you to make a claim for compensation when injured in an accident caused by the negligent, careless, reckless, or intentional conduct of another party. State laws control the process for filing a personal injury claim, including setting limits on how long you have from the date of an accident to assert the claim or lose the right to recover damages. You generally must follow the law of the state in which an accident occurred, so the smart thing is…
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Why You Need a Lawyer With Experience
There are plenty of lawyers in your state or city, but it’s important to know how to find an attorney that can help you win your case and get a fair settlement. You need a lawyer with experience who can look at all the details of your case and adequately support you by proving the right evidence to the courts. You can find a qualified lawyer by getting recommendations from family and friends, and by checking the lawyer’s professional history. Here are some of the reasons that hiring an experienced…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Fundamentals of Tort Insurance
Tort insurance is auto insurance designed to limit the number of auto accident lawsuits, specifically regarding “pain and suffering” and “loss” claims. Tort insurance pays medical bills for an auto accident, regardless of fault, but can limit the right of one party to file lawsuits over pain and suffering. Limited tort limits the ability of one party to sue for damages that are not economical, that is, claims that do not impact the finances of the injured party. Pain and suffering claims fall into this category, since it refers to…
Read MoreFour Things You Need to do Immediately After a Car Accident
Car accidents occur almost every day in Baton Rouge. Some are very minor while others are far more serious. Personal health and safety are a priority after an accident. Anyone who needs medical attention should call an ambulance immediately. All parties should also get out of the street quickly to a safe location nearby. Anyone involved in a car accident should take four additional steps once all parties are out of the way of harm. 4. Document The Scene The scene of an accident in Baton Rouge is likely to…
Read MoreMoody’s data shows insurance claims from Costa Concordia may break $1billion mark
According to Moody’s Investors Service, the insurance losses from the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship from Carnival Corp off the Italian coast could break the $1 billion mark once all of the injuries and environmental damage are included in the tally. James Eck, the senior credit officer at Moody’s published a note that stated that the sunken ship “marks the first major insured loss of 2012 and will result in a drag on first-quarter 2012 earnings for affected firms.” Though the ship’s damage, itself will cost an estimated $500 million,…
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