Pain and suffering, regarding a personal injury claim, refers to the pain, discomfort, anguish, inconvenience and emotional trauma that can come after an injury. Pain and suffering can be both physical and mental. Forms of physical pain and suffering is any injury you sustained in the accident that is causing you physical pain. The pain from these injuries can be long lasting or even permanent. Mental and emotional pain and suffering after an accident...
Pennsylvania has set laws in place when choosing auto insurance coverage options. Understanding your auto insurance policy can be confusing, but it is important, especially when choosing coverage options. One coverage option is Personal Injury Protection coverage also known as PIP. This type of coverage is required in the state of Pennsylvania. Personal Injury Protection coverage covers a driver’s medical bills, lost wages and even funeral expenses...
Pursuing a Claim After a Dog Bite If you or a loved one suffered an injury due to a dog bite, do not assume the blame. Read on to see how a claim can be pursued to help cover the damages sustained from a dog bite injury. According to the American Humane Association, on average, an estimated 4.7 million dog bite incidents occur in the United States each year. Of that 4.7 million, 50% of dog attacks involve children under 12 years old. The reason why...Statute of Limitations and Your Personal Injury Claim.
After an injury occurs due to someone else’s negligence, filing a claim may not be at the top of your priorities. While recovering and taking care of your health or loved one’s health is top priority, it is important to know there are certain laws and rules that govern the personal injury process. One being the Statue of Limitations. The Statute of Limitations are laws that set time limits on how long you have to file a claim. These time limits...
Types of Personal Injury Claims You may have heard the term, personal injury claim, but you may not know what it really entails. Read on for more information on the different types of personal injury claims and how you can pursue one. Personal injury occurs when someone suffers mental and/or physical injuries due to the negligence or fault of another party. If you or a loved one have been injured due to a personal injury incident, you may be entitled...