by James A. Iafrate | Apr 1, 2020 | Personal Injury Law
After securing your medical needs and contacting 911 if necessary, the first step is to contact the police immediately. It is very important to properly document the incident and to maximize the ability of law enforcement to identify the culprit. This will also...
by James A. Iafrate | Mar 11, 2020 | Personal Injury Law
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), large truck and bus crash facts more than 50% of accidents causing fatal injuries involved large trucks. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/humanfac/04085/ Given the increasing...
by James A. Iafrate | Feb 26, 2020 | Personal Injury Law
There is no rule book or marketplace formula for determining the fair settlement value of a personal injury lawsuit. Each case should be decided on it’s own merits, however, there are many factors that go into evaluating the settlement value of an injury case. Each...
by James A. Iafrate | Feb 4, 2020 | Personal Injury Law
There are two types of damages normally recoverable in personal injury lawsuits. First, an injured accident victim can normally seek compensation for economic damages which includes loss of past and future earnings, past and future medical expenses, and other...
by James A. Iafrate | Jan 15, 2020 | Personal Injury Law
THE INITIAL INTERVIEW WITH AN ATTORNEY Hiring your attorney is probably the most important decision you will make before initiating a personal injury lawsuit. You need to make sure that your attorney is experienced in handling your type of personal injury lawsuit....