When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence, it’s time to consider whether you have a wrongful death case. Although it’s difficult to contemplate taking legal action during a period of mourning, this is exactly why you need a wrongful death attorney. Here’s a closer look at the role a wrongful death attorney […]
Losing a loved one is almost unimaginably difficult. It shakes up your entire life, especially if you’ve lost your spouse or someone who helps run your household. But even as you’re coping with this loss, legal issues arise that need immediate attention. One of those issues is whether your loved one’s death was wrongful in […]
Many people don’t realize that a wrongful death action is quite different from a personal injury case. It’s not a claim on behalf of the deceased family member (like a survival action is). It’s a claim for yourself. This means you’ll have to prove your losses and show you’re entitled to compensation under the law. […]
Anyone who has experienced the death of a close loved one due to someone else’s negligence has felt a particular kind of sorrow. Your grief is mixed with anger at a negligent person, not to mention plenty of confusion and worry about the future. What if you suddenly lost your spouse or domestic partner? What […]
At the start of a new personal injury case with a client at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, one of the first questions to come up is, “How long will this take?” Great question! We don’t blame you for being curious about the timeframe. The short answer is: It depends. The speed of your case […]
When should you hire a personal injury lawyer? That’s a great question, but it doesn’t always have a clear-cut answer. It depends on what’s happening. One thing is for sure: Don’t call us before you call 911! Call for emergency assistance if you have injuries or anyone else was injured in the accident. Accept medical […]
When you’re a personal injury traffic accident attorney, people sometimes ask questions like, “Why would I hire you?” The average person doesn’t necessarily understand the role of a personal injury lawyer. In a way, that’s a great thing! If you don’t understand it, you’re lucky. It probably means a negligent person has never hurt you […]
How Are Personal Injury Lawyers Paid? When you see the enormous photo of a personal injury traffic accident attorney on a big, flashy billboard, do you ever wonder how they get paid? Many of them have silly slogans like, “NO WIN, NO FEE,” but what does that actually mean? At Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, […]
You might not have heard of post-collision fuel-fed fires (PCFFF) but they’re well known among firefighters and personal injury attorneys. A PCFFF bursts out with powerful force during a car crash due to the combustibility of fuel and other substances in a fire. Within moments, a person can suffer life-threatening burns and inhalation injuries from […]
How are Personal Injury Claims Calculated? How much is a personal injury claim worth? This is a tough but important question. After an accident, an injured person wants to make sure their claim will cover all costs, including physical, financial, and emotional damages. A personal injury claim calculation takes many things into account. It depends […]