$375,000.00 in Loss of Consortium Case

Posted on Feb 10, 2014 2:37pm EST

 

A woman was severely injured when she was struck by a motor vehicle. The injuries were serious to the point where the woman's husband was eligible to file a lawsuit for loss of consortium. Loss of consortium means that the injured spouse is unable to fulfill the normal marital relations, which is usually considered to be sexual intercourse in the marriage. Whether the inability to participate in marital relations is for a certain period of time or a permanent inability, the other spouse can recover damages. In cases like this, the uninjured spouse can file a claim for damages along with the injured spouse's lawsuit for their injuries. The husband in this case approached our firm for help in a lawsuit involving the loss of consortium after his wife's injuries in the accident.

After representing our client in a hearing, an Arbitrator determined that the loss our client is suffering is valued at $375,000.00. The person at fault for the accident did not have to pay this full settlement amount due to the partial fault of the wife in the accident. After comparative fault was taken into account, the actual net award provided to our client was $262,500. If your spouse has been injured at the fault of another, you can hold that party responsible for the inability for you and your spouse to have normal marital relations. Team up with experience by calling Adams Law Firm, P.C. for help in your loss of consortium case. We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients and we know how to build a strong injury case to help you recover the damages that you deserve. Get started now by calling us at (877) 699-1152 or fill out a free online case evaluation form.

What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

Posted on Jan 31, 2014 9:35pm EST

 

All too often injured victims do not take the appropriate procedures after a car accident and then later on they are unable to recover the deserved compensation. While it can be an emotionally traumatic and stressful situation, it is essential that you are able to gather the necessary information and evidence to help in an injury case. To help make the process easier for you, here is a checklist of the key steps that you need to take after being involved in an auto accident:

1. Check to make sure everyone involved is okay and call 911 if help is needed
2. Start talking to witnesses and bystanders and get their contact information
3. Call the police, even if it is just a minor accident
4. Take down information of the other drivers involved
5. Report the incident to your insurance company
6. Take pictures and notes as evidence
7. Seek medical attention for any injury

There is a purpose to each one of these steps, even if you do not see it. One other thing to note is that you need to file an accident report if the police do not come to the scene. This helps insurance companies and in turn it helps you in your injury claim. The purpose of the pictures and notes is to gather evidence of the scene and the accident, this can help you prove negligence and recover damages. The reason that you need to seek medical attention for your injuries is to have proof through medical records. This is similar to having proof through the police report, you need as much evidence as possible to build your case. Witness statements are imperative to helping your case as well. Make sure that you stay calm and take the necessary procedures to help your injury case after an accident. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at Adams Law Firm, P.C. We offer a free case evaluation where we can discuss your accident and the steps you need to take moving forward.