Blog: Personal Injury
- What Are Compensatory Damages?
July 07, 2023
Read MoreWhy Are Compensatory Damages Awarded? Civil lawsuits provide a way for individuals who have been harmed by another party’s negligent or reckless acts to seek payment for the losses they’ve suffered from the incident. Compensatory damages are awarded in civil cases to return the plaintiff to the position they were in before the injury occurred. […]
- How Is Maritime Law Different from Personal Injury Law?
July 11, 2022
Read MoreIf you are injured in an accident on the water or on a vessel, you may decide to pursue a personal injury claim against the party or parties whose negligence caused the accident. However, most injury cases that arise on a vessel or on the water are governed by maritime law rather than a state’s […]