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Yes, if you receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), your personal injury settlement funds could affect whether you still get benefits or lower the amount you receive each month. Whether receiving a personal injury settlement affects SSI depends on which type of benefits you receive. If you plan …
All road users are required to provide a duty of care, and when that is breached, it can result in accidents and injuries. The affected victim may be given the right to seek compensation for the financial losses incurred by the event. This includes acquiring the total value of their …
Warnken, LLC has produced more than a million dollars in recoveries every month for many months in a row, until this month. We publish our results in dollars because it is an easy way to show impact. But our impact is not just in dollars and cents. It’s in how …
A $12 Million settlement has been reached in a negligent security and wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of the estate of Marvin Ousley, a father of six who was shot and killed at the Waters Edge Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida. The case was litigated by Pedro Echarte and Michael Haggard of The Haggard Law Firm, nationally recognized leaders in premises …
House parties are meant to be fun and casual—but when someone is injured in a slip and fall, the host could face serious legal consequences. Wet floors, spilled drinks, poor lighting, or crowded walkways can all lead to preventable accidents. If you or a guest have been injured in a …
Compensatory damages, also referred to as actual damages, are granted to restore a person to the position they were in prior to the accident or injury. In car accident cases, for instance, this can include reimbursement for: Cost of future medical expenses Reimbursement for property damage Physical and emotional …
House parties involving alcohol are common—but when underage drinking is involved, the stakes are significantly higher. If an injury occurs at a party where minors were drinking, both civil and even criminal liability may follow. Understanding your rights and responsibilities is essential if you or a loved one has been …
A federal jury in Miami has sent a loud message to Tesla—and the entire auto industry. In a landmark decision, the jury awarded more than $249 million in total damages in a case involving Tesla’s controversial Autopilot system. The verdict includes $200 million in punitive damages, marking one of the …
When house parties get out of hand, overcrowding can lead to chaos—and injury. Whether it’s a trampled guest, a fall due to blocked exits, or an accident on a collapsed balcony, overcrowded conditions often point to the host’s negligence. How Overcrowding Leads to Injuries An overly packed house isn’t just …