Sentences with phrase «injury claim against the defendant»

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If you have suffered personal injury or are the bereaved loved one following a fatal incident then you may pursue a claim against the party (s) who you hold at fault, the «defendant»

Here, your injury lawyer would collect $ 20,000 from the defendant's insurance company, and then your lawyer could set up a claim against your own insurance company and collect the full $ 100,000 on the claim.

Plaintiff claims to have suffered injuries in said accident and seeks to recover a judgment against Defendant for the same.

[1] The plaintiff, David Ellis, has brought an action against the defendant, Orlex Saul Fallios - Guthierrez, for battery, claiming that he suffered significant physical and emotional injuries.

A typical personal injury claim against an individual defendant resolves in one of two ways: (1) settlement with the defendant, or (more commonly) his or her insurer, either...

The skilled Miami personal injury attorneys at Friedman Rodman & Frank can help you pursue a claim against any defendant, including government employees.

In addition, the defendant may raise any defenses he or she may have to the allegations as well as any injury claims the defendant may have against the plaintiff.

[6] The plaintiff claims against the defendant under all heads of damages for his personal injuries, in the total sum of $ 739,664.

Attorney John R. Orton settled a claim against Victoria Insurance Company for the policy limits, arising out of an auto accident, in which our client suffered a knee injury when the defendant ran a stop sign.

In a lawsuit, any pre-existing injuries or prior injury claims from the victim's past may be used against them by the defendant.

This means that it is generally the only recourse available to employees who suffer job - related injuries, except for third - party claims against defendants other than their employers or co-workers.

In the event that you have two claims against a defendant, one being personal injury related and other not, you should be explicit in stating in the settlement how much of it relates to the personal injury claims and which the non-personal injury claim.

Specifically, in Rafferty v. Merck & Co., Inc., [4] the SJC held that plaintiffs who ingest the generic form of a drug may bring failure to warn claims against the brand - name manufacturer of the drug if the brand - name defendant acted recklessly by «intentionally fail [ing] to update the label on its drug while knowing or having reason to know of an unreasonable risk of death or grave bodily injury associated with its use.»

As an aside, the claim that personal injury is more profitable does not take into account the cost of capital and cash flow needed to run cases against defendants with deep pockets, on a conditional or No Win - No Fee ™ basis.

Later, the plaintiff filed a civil negligence claim against the defendant, claiming that the defendant's negligence resulted in his injuries.

This should help to preserve evidence, as well as immediately get a jump start on a claim against a defendant likely to ultimately face numerous claims for injuries and wrongful death stemming from the same incident.

No defendant should have to defend himself against a claim for an injury that occurred thirty years ago.

In a recent Texas auto accident decision, a woman appealed from a take nothing judgment after a jury trial in her personal injury lawsuit against a defendant, claiming injuries when the defendant's vehicle hit hers from behind.

If you have claims against more than one defendant or insurance company, or are considering a lawsuit over the same injuries against another party, you should also consider whether settling with one defendant could limit or eliminate your right to pursue the other cases.

This means that we pursue a claim for your serious, life - threatening injuries against the defendants at no cost to you.

If the damages caused in the accident are above and beyond the limits of the blanket fleet policy, your personal injury lawyer may be able to pursue a claim against other potential defendants.

However, Indiana personal injury and wrongful death claims against other defendants may still proceed.

The Claimant, aged 81, claimed provisional damages against each of the Defendants for alleged asbestos — related injury leading to the development of diffuse pleural thickening and asbestosis.

The plaintiff filed a personal injury case against the defendant, claiming that his promise of a hard - packed road induced her to accompany him on the ride and that he should be held responsible for her injuries.

Gardner's personal injury claim arose from an automobile accident and was filed against his employer, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRC), and eight other defendants, six of whom were not related to UPRC.

Personal injury lawsuit claims Uber and its driver are responsible for her serious injuries A New Mexico woman recently filed an Uber accident lawsuit against the ride sharing company and its driver behind the wheel the night of her accident over allegations the defendants» negligence was responsible for her serious injuries.

With at least six Florida personal injury lawyers now facing unrelated criminal charges for defrauding auto insurers and the Sunshine State already in the running for this year's # 1 ranking among the nation's Judicial Hellholes, a panel of four federal judges last week imposed nearly $ 9.2 million in sanctions on two Jacksonville - based plaintiffs» firms for their shameless pursuit of more than 1,200 «frivolous and factually baseless lawsuits» against tobacco defendants... → Read More: Two Florida Firms» Fraudulent Tobacco Claims Draw Nearly $ 9.2 Million in Sanctions