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Thursday, May 14, 2020
How to Qualify for a Legal Claim against Roundup Weed Killer
Roundup weed killer is a popular farm and garden product. With an active ingredient of glyphosate, Roundup can kill weeds faster than many other products on the market. However, in 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer found that glyphosate can be dangerous to humans. Studies found that workers with an increased exposure to Roundup were experiencing increased rates of cancer.
If you’ve been exposed to Roundup and later developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, your exposure to the weed killer and your cancer may be related. Discussing your disease with a Roundup lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can help you determine whether you qualify for a legal claim.
Does My Accident Qualify for a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When you’re injured in an accident, you may wonder whether you have grounds for a legal claim. Accidents happen every day, but not all accidents qualify for personal injury lawsuits. Knowing whether your accident qualifies for court is essential if you hope to receive the settlement money you deserve.
At Craig Swapp & Associates, we’ve handled many personal injury cases. We know the key factors that make up a successful lawsuit, and we can help you determine how best to move forward with your situation. If we believe you have a strong case, a personal injury lawyer from our team can represent you in court to help you seek maximum compensation.
Did Someone Else Cause Your Accident?
The first step in identifying whether your accident qualifies for a personal injury lawsuit is assessing whether someone else caused your accident. If no one else caused your accident, then you won’t have anyone to sue. But there are many people who can be liable for your accident. In a car accident, another driver, a manufacturer, or a company may be liable for your damages. If you were injured on someone else’s property, it’s possible to sue the property owner. If a defective product injured you, then the product manufacturer may be at fault. Investigating your case can lead you to the liable party.Assessing the Damages You Suffered
You must also suffer damages in your accident in order to qualify for a personal injury lawsuit. These damages can be economic or non-economic. A lawyer can help you identify and quantify these damages for court. Economic damages may include medical expenses if you were injured in your accident. Economic damages may also include things like property damage or lost wages from missing work. Non-economic damages may include loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, scarring and disfigurement, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and more.Reach Out to a Personal Injury Attorney
As long as you have a negligent party in your case and damages you can claim, then you likely have grounds for a lawsuit. Scheduling a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can give you a better idea about how to move forward with your case. If you’re ready to speak with us in greater detail, call 1-800-404-9000, or go to our website to learn more.Thursday, April 9, 2020
Are Head-On Collisions Really More Dangerous?
When a serious car accident happens, people are prone to saying, “Well, it could have been worse.” But, you may be wondering if that’s true. Every car accident is different, but could yours have been more dangerous because of the accident type?
Some accidents, for example, may be more dangerous than others. Many people talk about head-on collisions, for example, as especially dangerous, but what makes them so dangerous? Here are a few ways you could be in more danger during a head-on accident.
The Danger of Head-On Accidents
Head-on collisions tend to be more severe because of the blunt trauma they can put on your body. Let’s say you’re driving at 60 mph and another car comes straight toward you at around the same speed. That slams you to a sudden halt, but your body and organs may not stop like that. You may suffer severe trauma because of this. That’s not just broken bones, either. You may have suffered severe brain trauma or internal organ damage, for example. These injuries can be difficult to overcome, and you may even suffer from permanent disabilities because of your accident.Are Other Accidents As Dangerous?
Of course, that doesn’t mean other auto accidents are necessarily less dangerous. You could be injured just as easily in a rollover accident or a T-bone crash. The type of accident can help your lawyer pinpoint the at-fault party, but you may still be due compensation for any accident. What matters most is that you get compensation for all your losses. Your car accident lawyer can help you identify the losses you’ve suffered and make sure you get the maximum compensation for your claim.Talk to a Lawyer after a Head-On Collision
While some accidents can be more dangerous than others, you may need compensation no matter what kind of accident you were in. When you’re hurt and need help, your lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can make a big difference. If you’ve been hurt in any kind of car accident, your attorney wants to help. Get help with your claim now, starting with a free consultation, by calling 1-800-404-9000 or by visiting us online to learn more.Long-Term Effects of a Severe Injury
When you’re hurt, the immediate aftermath may be all that’s on your mind right now. You may be in and out of the hospital, or you’re dealing with the repercussions of your injuries. What about the future, though? What are the long-term effects of your suffering?
When you’ve been seriously injured, it’s important to seek help getting through not just the short-term suffering but also the long-term effects of your injuries.
Pain Can Impact Your Life
When you’re hurt in a serious accident, the pain alone can affect your quality of life. You may be in serious pain following the accident, which can do more damage to your health and future than you may realize. Pain can affect your quality of life in major ways. You may be unable to do things you once loved because of that pain, for example, which can make you more miserable than the pain alone could do.Long-Term Trauma after an Injury
Some injuries don’t just hurt us physically—they also hurt us emotionally. You may be traumatized by the events surrounding your injury, which makes it harder to focus on your recovery. For example, you may have trouble sleeping following your accident. You may suffer from insomnia, or you may have nightmares associated with your injury. That trauma following a scary or painful event can influence your life. Worse, it could develop into a serious disorder called post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. This condition could come with severe trauma reactions and may affect you for the rest of your life.Get Help after a Serious Injury
When you’re hurt in a serious injury, you could face long-term effects beyond the injury itself. You may know that you can expect later surgeries and even a lawsuit about your claim and your losses. But what about the pain and suffering you’ve experienced? What about the emotional impact of your injuries? The good news is, you have a chance to seek compensation for those losses. Your injury lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can help you seek compensation that covers all your needs after the accident. That includes the long-term pain and trauma you may have experienced because of the injuries. When you’re hurt and suffering long-term effects following an accident, get help by seeking out a lawyer for a free consultation. Reach us by calling 1-800-404-9000 or by visiting our website for more information about your potential compensation.Thursday, February 20, 2020
Can Social Media Affect Your Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Posting about your injury claim on social media can do more harm than good. Although most people think that social media rarely impacts their day-to-day lives, this is far from true when it comes to injury claim cases. Because the content you post onto social media can always influence your injury claim, you should take precautions when getting online.
But why exactly is social media a big deal when it comes to injury claims? How can the content you post onto a website or app cause you to lose compensation for your severe injury? The following are ways that social media can impact your case and ways you can protect yourself while using social media platforms.
Your Post Are Never Private
Social media is an open platform for anybody to use. Generally speaking, the most popular websites and apps you use are accessible by anyone. For this reason, you should always be careful when posting anything related to your case online. The content you post is permanent, and there's no way for you to permanently remove anything you post once public. For example, if you post any easily abusable content, such as statements, insurance companies can use your post against your injury claim. They may even still be able to access it once you think you’ve removed it.Social Media Can Alter Your Image
Although many people use social media as a means to form alternate identities, the courtroom will not make a distinction for you. What this means is that if you post offensive content (even under the guise of a joke or sarcasm), the other party will not hesitate to use your content against you. Because you're appearing as a victim in the eyes of the courtroom, ruining that image on social media could negatively impact the amount of compensation you receive for things such as emotional damages. It's always best to either deactivate your social media account or only browse content while undergoing your injury claim.Consult an Injury Lawyer
Do you still have questions about the possible impact of social media on your injury claim? Reaching out to Craig Swapp & Associates can not only help you answer any lingering questions about social media but also lead you to receiving help when filing your injury claim. Contact us at 1-800-404-9000 or visit our website for more information.Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Preparing for Court in Salt Lake City
When you are injured in an accident, recovery is especially difficult when you know someone else was responsible for your damages. Taking legal action can be the best way to obtain compensation for your financial losses and relieve some of the stress you’ve been feeling during recovery. Although the potential outcome of a victorious lawsuit is appealing, you may be hesitant to go through court. When you have a seasoned attorney by your side, the legal process won’t be as scary as you think. At Craig Swapp & Associates, we'll help you prepare for court so that, when the trial takes place, you feel confident and prepared to fight for what you deserve. A Salt Lake City personal injury lawyer from our team will negotiate on your behalf and support you every step of the way.
Initial Settlement Offer
The initial settlement offer that you send to the defendant or their insurance company is the kicking-off point of your lawsuit, which is why it’s so important to prepare for this part of the process. For this offer, you’ll want to have all of your ducks in a row. Your personal injury attorney in Salt Lake City will help you set up a strong argument with evidence to prove your case. You’ll explain this argument in your demand letter along with the settlement amount you believe you deserve. Although the defendant will likely counter your initial offer, they should know that you plan to fight hard.Negotiations
Negotiations will come after the initial settlement when the defendant counters your offer. Your lawyer may try to keep your lawsuit from going to court if they can negotiate a settlement with the defendant that benefits you. However, if the defendant refuses to pay you the amount you deserve, court may be the only option.Trial
If negotiations fail to provide you with your desired outcome, your attorney will accompany you to trial. As long as you have sufficient evidence for your case and you're ready to testify and tell the truth in court, then you’ll be well prepared. Thankfully, when you have a strong legal team to support you, they'll be able to negotiate with the judge and jury and do most of the talking.Contact a Salt Lake City Personal Injury Attorney
Going to trial can seem terrifying when you’ve never dealt with a legal battle before, but at Craig Swapp & Associates, we prepare you before heading into the courtroom. We want you to feel confident when fighting for what you deserve and hopefully, with our help, you can recover a settlement that covers all of your damages. To speak with a Salt Lake City personal injury lawyer from our team, call 1-800-404-9000 or visit our website for more information.Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Ridesharing Complicates Auto Accident Claims
We’ve all heard of multimillion-dollar settlements from car accident court claims, but we don’t see what happens once that person’s case is closed. What do they use that money for, and do they get to decide how to use their car accident settlement?
While your settlement is the compensation you need for your recovery, not all of your funds will always go to what you want.
A lawyer can help you understand how you’ll be able to use your auto accident settlement. We can help you determine what your case is worth and how much you’ll get to keep for yourself.
Liens Will Affect Your Claim
When you’re seeking compensation for your injuries, a portion of your settlement will need to go to any liens placed on your settlement. When the person who injured you settles, you’ll receive the agreed-upon amount, which should cover both your economic and non-economic damages. But your insurer or healthcare provider might have put liens on your settlement. This is essentially an order that says you must pay a certain amount for your bills, which might be more than you initially thought. Some hospitals might use this time to make up some of their own losses from insurance company agreements by charging you more and placing these liens. Fortunately, a lawyer can work with your insurance company. We’ll speak to the companies seeking a part of your settlement and reduce the amount you’re expected to pay where possible.Using Your Non-Financial Losses
While these expenses might take priority, that doesn’t mean you can’t make decisions about how to use your car crash settlement. You might have been allotted a certain portion of your settlement for losses that don’t have a direct financial value, such as pain and suffering. These won’t have to be used to handle any specific debts. Likewise, the amount awarded for your lost income is meant to cover your living expenses, as an income would, but this doesn’t limit how you can use it.Contact a Lawyer
When you receive your car accident settlement, you might be unsure of how much of it is truly yours. After your expenses have piled up for so long, it might feel like you don’t have many options to keep or decide how you’ll use your settlement. Fortunately, a lawyer can help you determine what you’ll need to use your settlement for and how much you’ll have for your other needs and expenses. We’ll help you cover all accident-related expenses so you can focus on your recovery. Unsure of where to begin with your settlement? Speak to a lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates for a free consultation on how to allot your funds and eliminate any debts related to your injuries. Get started by calling 1-800-404-9000 or by visiting our website for more information.
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