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Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
At the Law Offices of Lloyd Stanley, we handle all types of significant personal injury and wrongful death cases. Personal injuries not only cause physical pain, but may also bring about emotional and financial hardship if accompanied by loss of work, medical bills and stress. You may be entitled to bring a personal injury claim to recover your damages. A wrongful death claim for loss of emotional or financial support may be filed when a loved one is killed due to the negligence of another.
There are two types of damages in personal injury and wrongful death claims. The first, compensatory damages, are meant to compensate you for your monetary expenses related to the accident or death. The second, punitive damages, are meant to punish the wrongdoer. Specific damages may include:
- Medical and hospital expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Funeral expenses
- Physical impairment and/or disfigurement
- Physical pain and suffering
- Damage to property
- Mental anguish
- Loss of love and companionship
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Following accidental injury, or upon the wrongful death of a loved one, you should:
- Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses
- Get photographs of the accident scene and injuries as relevant
- Phone our office for your free consultation regarding your rights and representation
- Consult your lawyer before answering questions from insurance company representatives
- Talk to only your doctors and your lawyer about the accident and your injuries
- Keep a written record of all medical related visits and a diary noting everything that causes you physical pain or emotional distress, including memory problems, confusion, disorientation, sleep problems and et cetera, no matter how minor they may seem at the time.
The information on this website is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have questions or need further information as to how the law applies to your specific case, please phone our office at 423-634-2277 for your free consultation and put our experience to work for you.
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