I hurt my leg on a construction accident. My doctor told me that I will not be able to climb ladders anymore. But climbing ladders was a big part of my job. I will be out of work and eventually out of my union when I can not take any more jobs. Do I have … Continue reading Loss of Earnings Claim
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In a prior post, there was a case of driver who allegedly caused a motor vehicle accident by deliberately running through a red light. The question in that post was if the mental state of the offending driver could be used as a defense in a civil case. The answer was no. Compensatory Damages However, … Continue reading Punitive Damages
How does a judge determine the monetary value of a personal injury claim? A Court awards "fair and reasonable" compensation for the injuries sustained. This does not really seem like an answer, but the question is too vague to give a better answer. The best I can really do is to briefly explain the process … Continue reading Monetary Value of Personal Injuries