Personal Injury Claim Process: Deferring Medical Bills
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the average cost of medical treatment for a car accident injury is around $15,000. However, serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries or severe burns can require long-term medical treatment. And rehabilitation, which can quickly push the cost of medical care well over the average amount.
Pickleball Injuries : What Seniors Need to Know
June is National Safety Month: Slips, Trips, & Falls
Week 1: Emergency Preparedness
Week 2: Slips, Trips & Falls
Week 3: Heat-Related Illness
Week 4: Hazard Recognition
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How Does the Discovery Rule Affect Personal Injury Cases?
Under Washington State’s statute of limitations laws, the injured party (plaintiff) generally has three years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury claim. But a legal doctrine called the “discovery rule” can sometimes extend this time frame, allowing victims to seek justice even if they were unaware of the injury for some time after the incident occurred. The discovery rule says that the three-year clock can be stopped if the injured party could not reasonably have discovered their injuries until a later date.
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Read MoreCan You Sue Your Parents for Child Abuse?
Victims of child abuse and neglect deserve justice for the abuse they suffered but it is not always possible. When child abuse victims become adults, they may wonder if they can sue their parents for child abuse?
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Is There a Time Limit on Personal Injury Claims?
A “personal injury” is a legal term typically used in civil court settings to refer to any type of injury including physical, financial, or psychological that affects an individual. When a person or group of people experiences a personal injury because of the intentional, negligent, or reckless behavior of another, a personal injury claim may be an appropriate way to recover damages. Is there a time limit on personal injury claims? Yes, every state has a time limit on the amount of time an injured person has to seek compensation for their injuries through a personal injury claim. Some states are more generous than others with time limits ranging from one to six years.
Read MoreProduct Recall: 2 million Air Fryers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
First introduced in 2010, the air fryer has become one of the most popular kitchen gadgets on the market. They are time-saving “ovens” that use rapid hot air technology to cook food faster, with no preheating required. It’s also easier to “fry” foods with little or no oil, which is popular for people looking to decrease fats in their diet. At this point, there are several brands on the market, but Cosori is having a bad week after they had to recall 2 million air fryers due to reports of their appliances catching fire.