1. See the Doctor and Follow Through on Referrals Drowning isn’t always deadly, but even non-fatal accidents can have lifelong repercussions. Although few parents are willing to take chances when it comes to their child’s chances of recovery, managing the aftermath of a traumatic incident isn’t easy. Even if you’ve…
Almost everybody knows that hiring the right lawyer can make a big difference when it comes time to take a drowning accident claim to trial. However, far too many people think that experienced representation comes at an unaffordable cost. Although some attorneys charge exorbitant amounts of money for a single…
People often associate the term “drowning” with “death,” but most drowning accidents aren’t fatal. In medicine and law, drowning is better defined as a process of respiratory impairment. It can begin seconds after water or another liquid enters the lungs and can have many different outcomes. Drowning accidents can be…
1. Pre-Litigation: Consultation and Investigation Preparing to take a case to trial is an intensive process. Before filing a lawsuit, you’ll likely need to schedule a free consultation with a drowning accident attorney. Even if you’re confident in your claim, a lawyer can typically help assess your chances of obtaining…
Drowning Doesn’t Just Mean Death The term “drowning” is closely associated with death, but most drownings are not fatal. In medicine and law, the definition of drowning is nuanced: it is not an outcome, but a process defined by “respiratory impairment from submersion [or] immersion” in water or another liquid.…
1. Understand that Drowning Isn’t Always Fatal Drowning is a leading cause of death for children around the world, but most drownings are not fatal. Instead, the term “drowning” can be used to describe any situation in which a person experiences “respiratory impairment from submersion [or] immersion,” whether in water…
An Overview Of Slip-And-Fall Accident Damages Every slip-and-fall lawsuit is focused on the victim’s claim for damages. In the context of New York’s legal system, the term “damages” is used to describe compensation for injury and loss. The two broadest and most common categories of damages include the following: Economic…
Every minute that a slip-and-fall accident victim spends in the hospital, in physical rehabilitation, or driving between medical appointments is time that could have been spent elsewhere. If and when this time detracts from your ability to make a living, it provides cause to request compensation for lost income. Understanding…
You should never have to pay out-of-pocket for medical costs incurred by an accident that was not your fault. However, the choices you make after an accident could impact your chances of making a successful recovery. Here are five steps to take to protect your right to compensation: Make a…
Suppose you’ve never worked with a personal injury lawyer before. In that case, you may have fallen prey to a common misconception: that the most experienced slip-and-fall accident attorneys charge the highest possible rates, making it borderline impossible for ordinary people to afford their services. In some areas of law,…