The sudden or traumatic death of a loved one can be disturbing. The situation might be more challenging if the death occurred because of someone's wrongful act or negligence. Luckily, the law gives you the right to sue the negligent party to compel them to pay you survivors' benefits.
You can get compensation for funeral expenses, lost companionship, and lost wages, amongst other payments. However, most wrongful death cases are complicated, and you might not get the payment you deserve.
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No-Fault Doesn't Mean No Lawsuit
Having no-fault insurance can be advantageous in many cases as your medical bills are paid without having to argue over who was really at fault in a car accident. Another advantage is that negligence injury lawsuits aren't as common in these states as the no-fault law does not require determination of fault for insurance to pay out. However, that doesn't mean you can't be sued or can't sue someone who was technically at fault.
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Stop Making Excuses Not To Consult A Personal Injury Lawyer
While not all personal injury cases will require the assistance of a lawyer, it is always a good idea to consult with an attorney before settling your case. Unfortunately, far too many people choose not to take this advice. Oftentimes these individuals will site one of a few common excuses when asked why they have chosen not to consult a personal injury lawyer. This is really quite unfortunate because the truth is, these common excuses are often based upon myths or a simple lack of information.
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Determining Fault With A Car Accident After A Left-Hand Turn
If you were making a left-hand turn and found yourself in a car accident, the other driver might assume that you're at fault for the crash. However, this is not always the case. There are other factors that can determine which party is liable, and you will always want to ask an auto accident attorney for help.
The Legality of the Turn
Whether or not you made a legal left-hand turn will affect whether you will be considered liable for the crash.
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