The permanency evaluation doctor generally examines the injured plaintiff and writes a report, which indicates that the injured plaintiff
sustained permanent injuries.
Some of the cats have
sustained permanent injuries from dog attacks and mean people.
People who have
sustained a permanent injury as the result of an on - the - job accident are entitled to a lump - sum settlement award.
Some patients can
sustain permanent injuries that require lifelong medical care, while others may be unable to work for an extended period of time.
In exchange for that guaranteed payment, the Florida State Legislature enacted a restriction on lawsuits that only allows individuals to seek noneconomic damages (pain and suffering) if
they sustained a permanent injury.
If you have been hurt by any of these types of accidents or have a loved one who has
sustained permanent injury as a victim of traumatic brain injury as a pedestrian, call the Glenn Law Firm today to consult with an attorney.
If you're at fault in an accident, and the other driver
sustains permanent injuries or has medical bills beyond their PIP will cover, then they can sue you.
Not exact matches
Bad outcomes for babies are death and
permanent brain damage or other disability such as a brachial plexus
injury sustained during a difficult vaginal delivery.
As a result, the Jacksons said, Faika Jackson fell at the corner of West 133rd Street near the entrance of the Henry Hudson Parkway,
sustaining «severe, serious and
permanent injuries» to her head, body and limbs, which left her suffering «great mental and physical pain and bodily
injury» and unable to work, according to the complaint.
When a soldier
sustains a traumatic eye
injury on the battlefield, any delay in treatment may lead to
permanent vision loss.
With traumatic brain
injuries, a person can
sustain blindness, cognitive function loss, coma,
permanent cognitive loss, horrible headaches, concussion syndrome, double vision, or paralysis on one side of the body as a result of a stroke.
Sustaining a burn
injury, no matter how minor or severe, is a very painful experience and very often results in
permanent scarring.
In other instances where the
injuries are not so obvious, for example traumatic brain
injuries (TBI), a doctor may need to evaluate the victim and provide his or her opinion regarding the
permanent and long - term nature of the harm
sustained by the accident victim.
If you have
sustained a
permanent or disabling
injury, you'll need the maximum available compensation.
Often people
sustain severe and
permanent injuries.
Even if the victim survives, the
injuries sustained can cause
permanent damage to victims and their families.
Damages for pain and suffering, which are usually considered the highest of any damages awarded, depend on the nature and extent of your head
injury, including what mental or physical impairments you
sustained, if they are
permanent, how they have affected your daily life and your prognosis for recovery.
If, as a result of a work - related
injury, an individual is unable to perform regular and
sustained employment, (i.e. can not return to any type of work on a regular basis), they may be entitled to
Permanent Total Disability Benefits (PTD) which are paid weekly at 2/3 of the pre-
injury average weekly wage up to a State maximum level until they qualify for normal old - age Social Security Retirement Benefits.
The limitation on noneconomic damages does not apply when the victim has suffered (a)
permanent and substantial physical deformity such as a lost limb, or (b)
permanent physical functional
injury that permanently prevents the injured person from being able to independently care for one's self and perform life -
sustaining activities.
However, there is no cap if the person has suffered a catastrophic
injury, which would include the loss of the use of a limb, a
permanent and substantial physical deformity, or an
injury that prevents one from caring for themselves and performing life -
sustaining activities.
The
injuries a person
sustains when an 18 - wheeler hits their vehicle often range from traumatic to fatal, leaving victims owing thousands of dollars in medical bills, suffering from
permanent injuries or being unable to work.
Especially at highway speeds, truck accidents are often deadly, and anyone lucky enough to survive typically
sustains catastrophic and / or
permanent injuries.
This coverage applies where a threshold
injury (death,
permanent serious disfigurement and serious impairment of a body function) has been
sustained and non-economic damages are appropriate because of the negligence of an uninsured person.
Not every car accident victim
sustains permanent and catastrophic
injuries in an accident.
If you or a loved one has
sustained injuries that led to a
permanent and catastrophic
injuries, we can help you file a successful catastrophic
injury claim.
The Plaintiff
sustained various physical
injuries the most serious of which was an elbow joint fracture which required three surgeries and resulted in a
permanent partial disability.
The
injuries sustained by a person who suffers brain damage may be
permanent and life - altering and can result from medical malpractice, birth trauma, negligence, or a defective product.
As a highly skilled
injury lawyer, Mark Fellman works hard to assist workplace accident victims who have suffered catastrophic
injury to the brain and spinal cord that result in
permanent disability, who have
sustained serious
injuries at construction sites, and while driving or riding in company vehicles.
The expert may be able to testify about the extent of the accident victim's medical treatment and the
permanent nature of the
injuries sustained.
Under Florida automobile law, in most cases, a person bringing a claim must have
sustained at least one
injury that is
permanent in order for that person to recover money for his or her pain and suffering, disability, loss of enjoyment of life and mental anguish (emotional distress).
The tragic result is that some construction workers are run over by operating equipment and
sustain injuries including, but not limited to, full or partial paralysis, massive internal
injuries,
permanent disfigurement, spinal
injuries, loss of limbs, and brain damage.
One was a board - certified orthopedist who examined her for the defense and testified that Mrs. Diaz had
sustained a 50 % compression fracture to a lumbar vertebra, which was a
permanent injury that would cause pain throughout her life.
Statistics do show that at least one third of survivors will
sustain moderate to severe brain
injuries including memory loss, learning disabilities and
permanent loss of basic functioning.
He
sustained injuries to his back requiring surgery and ultimately was placed on
permanent light duty.
While it's true that even a seemingly minor
injury sustained in an accident can be detrimental to a person's everyday life, a «catastrophic
injury» is generally defined as harm that causes the plaintiff long - term, if not
permanent, disability and disfigurement.
If you
sustained more serious
injuries (such as broken bones, herniated discs, or organ damage, for example), you may be able to secure a much larger settlement that accounts for the pain and suffering and
permanent injuries you experienced.
Permanent partial disability — physical or mental
injuries are
sustained that will remain with the individual forever, but they are still able to continue working
When a worker
sustains physical or mental
injuries that will remain with them forever, but they may be able to continue working, they may be eligible for a
permanent partial disability award.
If you
sustained serious
injuries in an accident that will require long - term care or left you with
permanent disabilities, you should hire a personal
injury lawyer immediately.
The Court accepted Jason D. Singer's argument that she had
sustained a serious and
permanent injury, meeting the Threshold despite returning to work as her normal activities and enjoyment of life had still been affected.
Birth
injuries sustained by children can range from mild to severe, temporary to
permanent, and affect every part of the human body.
If you have
sustained a
permanent spinal cord
injury in an automobile, truck, or other accident, you may be able to pursue monetary compensation in your case.
If the organs
sustain enough damage,
permanent injury or death may result.
She
sustained permanent brain
injury and her left side became paralyzed.
In many cases, it is necessary for a doctor or other health care provider to testify as to the nature and extent of the spinal cord
injury, the
permanent impairment
sustained, and the likely costs of future medical procedures and treatment related to the
injury.
Keep in mind, the most common types of recoverable damage are property / automotive damage, medical expenses, lost income from time missed at work as well as future lost earnings due to any
permanent or semi-
permanent injuries sustained.
[34] And, Price is authority for the proposition that, objectively, some patients, of «ordinary fortitude»
sustain injuries which are
permanent.
Our lawyers have expertise in handling personal
injury claims ranging from cases where clients have
sustained relatively minor
injuries to cases involving serious
permanent physical and mental impairment or death.
Because of the negligence of another person or of a business, a person can end up
sustaining injuries that cause tremendous pain and
permanent damage.
Some of the most common types of
injuries sustained in Ohio bicycle accidents include fractures and broken bones, concussions, traumatic brain
injuries (TBI's), soft tissue
injuries,
permanent scarring (especially facial scarring), spinal cord
injuries, and death.