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Personal Injury FAQs
What is a class action lawsuit?
What is negligence?
What are punitive damages?
What does pain and suffering damages include?
What is contributory negligence?
What is a tort?
How is negligence determined?
I've heard the phrase "assumption of risk." What does it
mean?
Why do I need a lawyer?
Is it necessary that I sue?
How much can I expect to receive from a settlement?
What is a class action lawsuit?
When a large group of plaintiffs sue a large group of defendants, naming a
representative in place of the entire group. Examples would be the tobacco
industry suits and the suits against the drug manufactures of the popular diet
medications, such as fen-phen.
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What is negligence?
A failure to act reasonably in a situation is considered negligence. This
includes doing something carelessly or failing to do something; i.e. driving
without your headlights on.
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What are punitive damages?
Damages awarded to punish the defendant, above those damages awarded for
injuries, medical care, etc.
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What does pain and suffering damages include?
This would generally be money awarded over and above medical costs and lost
wages, specifically for the emotional suffering and the physical pain a victim
incurred.
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What is contributory negligence?
It is a common defense to a negligence claim stating that the plaintiff's
negligence contributed to their injuries and therefore a claim should be barred.
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What is a tort?
Conduct that harms another person or their property. Examples include fraud,
misrepresentation, slander, negligence and others.
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How is negligence determined?
Negligence does not simple mean doing something wrong. All of the following
elements must exist for an act to be considered negligent:
- Lack of reasonable care
- Breach of duty
- Injury to the victim
- Forseeability (knowing an act would occur based on the circumstances) and
- Damages
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I've heard the phrase "assumption of risk." What
does it mean?
It is used as part of a defendant's defense. It states that a user assumes risk
in the following ways:
- If you've discovered the risk, but disregard it,
- If you've failed to properly maintain an item, or
- If you've failed to follow the enclosed directions.
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Why do I need a lawyer?
Getting a competent legal opinion regarding your case assures that your legal
rights are protected. It is in your best interest to at least have an attorney
review your case before you decide what course of action to pursue.
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Is it necessary that I sue?
It is often necessary to sue to protect your rights and receive full and fair
compensation for your injuries.
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How much can I expect to receive from a settlement?
There is usually very little discussion between attorneys over compensation for
things such as lost wages and hospital bills because this is an exact amount
that you can prove with your receipts. On the other hand, the difficulty is
putting a dollar amount on the injuries that you suffered. Your attorney at Ted
A. Greve & Associates, P.A. may give you a general idea of what you can
expect, but any amounts are subjective and vary widely from case to case.
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