In personal injury cases, the principle of mitigation of damages often comes into play. Mitigation of damages (also known as the doctrine of avoidable consequences) refers to the obligation of the injured party to take reasonable steps to minimize the extent of their losses or injuries following an accident or injury caused by another party….
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers an illness or injury to be job-related if “an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury or illness.” Although most employees who are hurt on the job know they are eligible to file a…
After being injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you are entitled to pursue damages, including lost wages, via a personal injury lawsuit. “Lost wages” refers to the money you lost when you were unable to work due to your physical injuries. Unfortunately, many personal injury victims have no idea what evidence…
After being injured in an accident, the first thing you need to do is to see a doctor for a full evaluation and medical care. Not just because your health is a priority, but without proof of the nature and severity of your injuries, you might not get the compensation you need. If you try…
According to the American Judges Association, only 3% of civil cases go to trial. The rest are settled out of court. This is especially true of personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, slip-and-fall, and other cases involving serious negligence-based physical injuries. So, if you are harmed in an accident, your case stands…