In 2008 15 people died from MDMA related deaths — and goodness knows what that actually means, dehydration other substances etc — while 1350 serious
life changing injuries resulted from drink driving and 350 fatalities, which is almost as many lives as we lost in Helmand over 14 years.»
Effectively, the investment of that compensation needs to incorporate and factor in the legal and discount rate principles, inflation (prices and earnings) in a low - risk environment for investors who very often have suffered catastrophic,
life changing injuries resulting in individual short, medium and long - term requirements.
Not exact matches
«Critically ill,» with respect to a minor child or adult, means a minor child or adult whose baseline state of health has significantly
changed and whose
life is at risk as a
result of an illness or
injury.
Head, spinal cord and other serious
injuries, such as those
resulting in amputation, blindness and orthopaedic treatment, can be
life changing.
If you or a loved one sustained a
life -
changing injury as a
result of someone else's negligence, call a catastrophic
injury lawyer from our law firm today.
Truck accidents can cause spinal cord
injuries, brain
injuries, and a laundry list of others that may
result in a
life -
changing disability that requires long term care.
Motorcycle accidents are often fatal or
result in
injuries that
change a victim's
life forever and place substantial burdens on their family.
Serious accidents can
result in
life -
changing injuries, a significant loss of income and even death.
Frank's
life was completely
changed when a speed boat collided with his windsurf,
resulting in a traumatic brain
injury.
The settlement is helping Jon and Karen adjust to the
changes in their
lives that are the
result of Jon's brain
injury.
Whether the end
result was a minor case of whiplash or a severed spinal cord
resulting in full paralysis, a neck
injury can easily
change your
life for the worse.
When
injuries occur as a
result of an accident, it can be a devastating and
life -
changing event.
When car accidents end in serious or catastrophic
injuries, they
result in a series of events that create long lasting
changes in the
lives of the injured and their loved ones.
Catastrophic
injuries such as traumatic brain
injuries, spinal cord
injuries, burns, paralysis, loss of limbs, and loss of bodily functions are
life changing outcomes
resulting from motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, defective products, and medical malpractice.
Whether due to inadequate lighting, improper maintenance, a missing step, a damaged stair railing, a loose floorboard, or an area under construction without proper warning signs, trip and fall accidents are serious and can
result in
life -
changing injuries.
On the worksite, such
injuries are often the
result of negligence and can cause
life -
changing injuries and wrongful death.
A successful laser eye surgery operation can have
life -
changing benefits, but equally, if an operation were to go wrong it can lead to significant problems, both physically and mentally, and can also lead to costly procedures to correct the problem, or to a loss of earnings as a
result of your
injuries and discomfort.
Dealing with a dramatic
life changes resulting from a serious spinal
injury takes a serious emotional toll, and no one should have to do it alone.
Both quadriplegia and paraplegia are
life -
changing results of spinal cord
injuries.
Many car accidents
result in
life -
changing soft - tissue
injuries —
injuries that do not involve broken bones, brain
injury or damage to body parts that some people normally associate with catastrophic accidents.
Serious personal
injury can
change a persons
life in an instant,
resulting in extensive medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and a loss of wages.
He has earned the respect and a reputation from his colleagues on both sides of the bench as a tireless advocate for clients who have suffered
life -
changing injuries as a
result of motor vehicle collisions, slips and falls, LTD claims and medical negligence.
[142] The
changes to Mr. Kasic's
life as a
result of his
injuries are many.
Depending on the nature of the accident, slips and trips can
result in a range of
injuries, from the relatively minor to the
life -
changing.
Most swimming pool
injuries aren't going to drastically
change a person's
life, but others can be serious and
result in permanent disfigurement or disability.
When
injuries occur as a
result of an accident, it can be a very serious and
life -
changing event.
The firm is built on two principles: working aggressively to achieve fair and just
results for people who have suffered
life -
changing injuries and losses, and providing a high level of client service during difficult times.
Accidents involving trucks and smaller passenger vehicles are among the most serious accidents we handle at the Law Offices of Peter W. Summerill and often
result in severe — sometimes fatal —
injuries that
change the
lives of entire families forever.
Unfortunately, these failings all too often
result in serious and
life -
changing injuries to employees, and sometimes even fatalities.
Injuries as a
result of a bicycle accident can
change a person's
life causing financial loss, medical expenses and emotional trauma.
Injuries can
change your
life forever,
resulting in costly medical bills and an inability to work and do the things you once enjoyed.
Accidents involving trucks often
result in
life -
changing injuries or even death to the passengers and drivers involved.
When an accident is so severe that it
results in
life -
changing injuries, it can be classified as catastrophic in nature.
Depending upon the type of accident, bicycle
injuries can
result in
injuries that can be very minor (a scrape or bruise), more serious (like broken bones),
life -
changing (head and brain
injuries), and even fatal.
Accidents involving tractor - trailers or other large commercial vehicles can
result in
life -
changing injuries that are financially crippling without adequate compensation.
We understand the needs of our clients and support them following accidents
resulting in serious,
life changing and catastrophic
injuries.
Resulting injuries can be
life -
changing and almost always require extensive medical treatment.
A violent highway collision pitting a conventional car, truck or motorcycle against a much larger commercial vehicle, such as a milk truck, agricultural hauler, a semi trailer or 18 - wheeler, often
results in
life -
changing injuries or wrongful death for motorists and passengers.
«Anyone who has suffered serious,
life -
changing injuries as a
result of mistakes deserves the best representation without having to leave Cornwall.
On the other hand picture a personal
injury lawsuit where the road design is being blamed for the accident and the
resulting life -
changing injuries.
In addition, we understand the needs of our clients and support them following accidents
resulting in what can be serious,
life changing and catastrophic
injuries.
She has recently been instructed to act on behalf of a Doctor whose cancer was missed on two separate scans; on behalf of a lady whose serious back condition was misdiagnosed with catastrophic consequences and on behalf of a gentleman who was misdiagnosed in respect of a shoulder
injury with the
result that necessary surgery wasn't carried out leaving him with permanent
life changing injuries.
When car accidents end in serious
injuries, they
result in a series of events that can create long lasting
changes in the person's
life.
After considering the authorities submitted I find, having regard to the horrific circumstances of this accident, the nature of the
injuries, the ongoing pain and the residual permanent disability which has
resulted in a devastating
change in the Claimant's quality of
life, that he is entitled to non-pecuniary damages of $ 175,000.
Our award - winning lawyers specialise in serious
injury cases but can help with the full range of personal
injury claims: from relatively minor soft tissue
injuries, to
life -
changing injuries such as paraplegia, brain
injury, limb amputation or accidents
resulting in death.
Brain
injuries can
change the
lives of victims and their families forever, and many brain
injuries are preventable and the
result of negligence.
Aside from the potentially
life changing consequences of skiing out of control, if someone encounters a skiing accident as a
result of drinking, their
injuries would not be covered by travel insurance.