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What Are Soft Tissue Injuries and Why Do Insurance Companies Treat Them Differently?

Have you ever been in an accident and sustained a soft tissue injury? If so, you may have noticed that the insurance company didn’t treat your case like it would if you had broken a bone. But what exactly is a soft tissue injury, and why do insurance companies respond differently to them than other injuries? When you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you need the legal help of a Providence personal injury lawyer to deal … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

Personal Injury

Injured in a Hit and Run Accident? Your Next Steps Are Crucial to Winning an Injury Claim

Every day, thousands of people are injured in hit-and-run accidents. If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, it’s important that you know the steps to take after a hit-and-run. Your next moves could be crucial for winning an injury claim. This article will provide tips on how to proceed if you’re ever unlucky enough to find yourself in this situation. If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run accident, read on for advice about … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

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How Much Do Steroid Injections Increase Settlement Amounts?

Suffering from a back injury after an accident? Back pain is often debilitating and can easily prevent you from doing what you love or even earning a living. In situations where a physical impact damages the spinal cord—like in an accident—one of the most common conditions that result is a herniated disc injury. There’s a wide range of treatments for herniated disc injuries, including pain management treatment, physical therapy, and even back surgery. One of the treatments that are typically … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

Personal Injury

6 Secrets for Settling Your Car Accident Injury Claim in 2023

Car accidents happen in seconds but result in injuries that can last a lifetime. If you’re lucky enough to walk away—or be wheeled away—with your life, the trauma, medical debt, and other consequences can still haunt you. Insurance companies make getting paid feel like pulling teeth, and when you’ve been injured, you don’t have time to play games. The good news is you’re not alone, and you have options—here are six tips to help you settle your car accident claim … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

Personal Injury

Slip and Fall Settlements Without Surgery

When you think of personal injury, you think big—car accidents, work injuries, and medical malpractice lawsuits. You certainly don’t think about slip and fall accidents, and if you do, you’re probably rolling your eyes like, Yeah, right, scam alert. The truth is you never think an accident like this could happen to you—until it does. Now, you’re face down on the ground, hurting and helpless. Your accident didn’t require surgery, yet here you are in the hospital bed thinking: How … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

Personal Injury

Who Pays for an Injury at a Work Christmas Party?

Whatever happened to not mixing business with pleasure? Two drinks in, and Taylor from Accounting is giving you that look. Until this moment, you didn’t even know they had legs. On a regular workday, they’d be tethered to a desk. This is the first actual work function since the pandemic, and people are bent on having fun… maybe a little too much fun. You took the words “open bar” as a kind gesture, while others took it as a personal … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

Personal Injury

My Car Was Hit, and Their Insurance Won’t Pay

You were in a car accident. Thankfully, you are alive. Still, your life has been drastically changed by another driver’s carelessness. You’re hurting physically, emotionally, and financially as you navigate car repairs, miss time from work, and watch your costs increase, all while recovering from your injuries. In most cases, your losses are covered by the at-fault party’s liability insurance. But what should you do if the insurance provider rejects you? The short answer: hire a personal injury attorney to help file … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

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Pain and Suffering Settlement Examples

Have you been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence? Rhode Island personal injury law mandates that the party at fault for an accident compensate any accident victims for their losses – or “damages.” Pain and suffering settlements are difficult to prove. A Providence personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the complex waters of Rhode Island personal injury and get you the best possible compensation for pain and suffering damages. Economic Damages vs. Non-Economic Damages First, it’s important … Read More

By grandelaw, 3 years ago

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Compensatory Vs. Punitive Damages: Understanding the Differences

Victims of an accident are usually provided a monetary award as compensation for their losses. Damages typically cover financial losses, such as wages or medical bills, but they can also compensate for emotional trauma or other forms of suffering. There are two common types of damages: compensatory and punitive. While both types of damages can be awarded to the plaintiff, they cover different losses and serve different purposes. Personal injury settlements often depend heavily on the damages available, so knowing … Read More

By grandelaw, 3 years ago

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Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer in Providence? Four Considerations

After a car crash, you have a lot on your mind. You need to call your boss, schedule follow-up appointments with doctors, and contact your own insurance company, all while recovering from your injuries. You don’t even consider calling an auto accident lawyer until your relatives mention it. At first, you may be skeptical about how a car accident lawyer can help–you think you can handle the claim independently. While hiring a lawyer is not required, there are several ways … Read More

By grandelaw, 3 years ago

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