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When Is An Injury Considered A “Catastrophic” Injury?

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WHAT IS A CATASTROPHIC INJURY? While any injury suffered in a personal injury accident may cause pain, inconvenience, or challenges, catastrophic injuries are a separate classification. It is important to know what is considered a catastrophic injury, because these claims are handled differently from an average personal injury claim. By the federal definition, a catastrophic …

Tips For Taking Photos After A Car Accident

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HOW TO TAKE PHOTOS AFTER A VEHICLE ACCIDENT “A picture is worth a thousand words” is a common statement, which sums up the importance of car accident photos. Sharing a verbal description of an accident scene is certainly not as convincing as showing photos taken at a car crash scene immediately following an accident. Many …

How Do You Obtain A Car Accident Report In Pennsylvania?

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WHY YOU NEED A CAR ACCIDENT REPORT After first responders arrive, their three primary goals are to secure the accident scene to keep all parties safe, treat anyone who suffered injuries, and document the accident scene through a police report. On a basic level, an accident report is proof that a collision actually occurred. This …

Can a Pre-Existing Condition Affect a Personal Injury Claim?

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CAN A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION AFFECT A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM? For an accident victim to receive damage payments, a personal injury lawyer must prove an accident caused the injuries. Proving the connection is challenging, even if the accident victim has perfect health. If pre-existing medical conditions or prior injuries are involved, the personal injury attorney’s challenge …

What Are Future Damages in a Personal Injury Case?

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WHAT ARE FUTURE DAMAGES IN A PERSONAL INJURY CASE? A personal injury accident may adversely affect the injured party’s life. Some of the negative effects from an injury accident may include hospital visits, inability to work, or pain and suffering. In filing a personal injury lawsuit, the injury victim’s goal is to receive fair compensation …

What to Do After Being Bitten by Someone’s Dog

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WHAT TO DO AFTER BEING BITTEN BY SOMEONE’S DOG Dogs are “man’s best friend”, but the threat of suffering a dog bite is real. According to the Center for Disease Control, there is an average of 4.5 million dog bites every year in the United States, where 800,000 of those injuries result in medical care. …

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