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After any kind of personal injury accident, the consequences can be much more than physical. If you are suffering from severe emotional distress that is impacting your daily life, you may have a claim for damages against the responsible party.
Car accidents can be devastating.
Sometimes, the most dangerous road conditions are caused by debris rather than unsafe drivers. Road debris can come in many forms, from tools off work trucks to large cargo boxes from semi-trucks. However, many accidents are caused by a driver swerving to avoid debris rather than striking it head-on.
Rental car accidents can be slightly more complicated than any other collision because multiple parties can potentially be at fault. Who is responsible will depend on your specific circumstances.
Whether it is you or another party, the driver of the rental car is required to exercise reasonable care on the road.
In a car-bike accident, the driver is more likely to be at fault, but it will depend on the circumstances. A bicyclist can also be wholly or partially to blame in some cases. Fault in bicycle accident cases is typically decided based on the degree of each party’s negligence in causing the collision.
If you believe a doctor has made an error while diagnosing or treating you, get a second opinion. A common mistake made in medical malpractice cases is waiting too long to seek a second opinion on their doctor’s treatment or lack of.
If you win a personal injury lawsuit, the court will award you damages for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, etc. In some cases, you may also be able to recover prejudgment interest. Prejudgment interest is additional compensation awarded for the time between when you were injured until the court entered the judgment.