In personal injury cases, MMI means “Maximum Medical Improvement.” MMI is essentially an opinion issued by your doctor that your recovery has reached the peak of what medical treatment can do for you. It doesn’t mean that you won’t have continuing pain or further treatment; it just means that your recovery phase has been completed….
Why bother filing a lawsuit when you can settle the case out of court?
While it is true that the majority of personal injury claims are settled out of court, many of these settlements would not have been possible unless the victim had filed a lawsuit amid settlement negotiations. The explanation for this reality is rooted in human nature – insurance companies want to pay out as little as…
What kind of evidence can be used to support a personal injury claim?
Evidence is king in personal injury cases – without it, you cannot win. Many different types of evidence can be collected, including: Witness statements Witness testimony Expert testimony (an accident reconstruction specialist, for example) Depositions Photographs X-rays and other medical records Police reports Bloody clothes Death certificate (in a wrongful death case) Sometimes, evidence is…
How Do You Prove Negligence in a Ride-Sharing Accident?
All negligence claims involve proof of the same foundational elements: a breach of a legal duty that causes damages. This formula is essentially the same in all negligence actions, whether they involve a rideshare driver or not. Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers have passionately pursued justice for accident victims in all sorts of negligence claims….
How much is my case worth?
The answer to this question depends on many factors, some of which are difficult to calculate. Some of the most important factors are: The seriousness of your injuries Whether your injuries are temporary or permanent The type of injuries you suffered (traumatic brain injury is particularly expensive to treat, for example) How much physical suffering…