The loss of someone dear to you from something that could have been avoided, such as a car wreck or a workplace accident, can be especially hard to work through. This is especially true if it put you under financial duress, whether from medical bills, final arrangements, or lack of income. In some cases, a wrongful death lawsuit is the correct action to take to help lift some of this stress while also gaining closure on your loss.
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While the justice system offers some valuable legal steps toward getting compensation, that same system works both ways. The other side, which is usually the at-fault party's insurance legal team, is entitled to raise an adequate defense and they have several tactics at their disposal to do so. Read on so that you'll have a better idea of what to expect during your personal injury process.
Did you sign a waiver?
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Although many personal injury cases are wrapped up before you see any money from the other party, it's possible to ask for and receive an interim payment. This payment is a partial payment that the other side makes to you, and your attorney will know the best time to approach the other party's legal team with this request. There are some pros and cons of asking for an interim payment in a personal injury case, including the following.
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The worker's compensation system is specifically designed to cover situations when employees are injured on the job. Therefore, not every worker's compensation claim is going to result in a legal battle in which an employee has to hire a lawyer and fight for their money in court. It is never a bad idea to talk to an attorney about your situation if you have been injured on the job, but never every claim is going to facilitate the extra step of actually hiring a worker's compensation lawyer.
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Running is one of the best forms of exercises available today, but it can also be dangerous, especially if you are sharing your route with automobiles. Here are a few tips to help you avoid getting hit by a car while running.
Run Against Traffic
Although there is no federal law dictating which side of the road you ought to run on, it is a bit safer for you to run against traffic.
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