Personal Injury

An accident can cause serious injuries and financial hardships for victims and their families. If you have suffered harm due to someone else’s negligence, you likely want to receive compensation for your injuries as quickly as possible. The money you receive by means of the insurance claim represents your ability to cover your medical expenses,...

Many people have wrong ideas about personal injury claims, and these myths can lead injured victims to make regrettable decisions that cost them thousands of dollars in personal injury compensation. At Harker Injury Law, we are on a constant quest for truth. We hope to help our potential clients make informed decisions by debunking the...

Getting timely medical treatment can make the difference between a swift recovery and living with ongoing problems. For example, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions, are common in personal injury cases. A 2021 study found that delayed or inadequate treatment of TBIs could result in avoidable detrimental long-term effects on people’s lives. Be aware that failing to...

When accidents happen to occur, from car accidents to the tragic loss of wrongful death, the aftermath is painful. Families are often left alone to cope with serious injuries, financial losses, emotional suffering, and more. Were you involved in a car accident or experienced medical malpractice? Has your family sadly suffered the wrongful death of...

Accidents and injuries can happen unexpectedly, leaving you with physical pain, emotional distress, and financial burdens. To ensure you recover compensation for injuries, personal property damage, lost wages, and more, it’s ideal to understand the insurance claim process. When communicating with the insurance company after an accident, you must be prepared. In this article, we...

Each state in the country has a method for comparing negligence in personal injury claims. If one party was harmed due to another party’s actions, comparative negligence laws come into play. These determine the amount of compensation the defendant pays and how much the plaintiff receives. While the majority of states recognize the comparative fault...

If another person’s actions have caused you harm, you may be considering filing a California personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries. However, before taking the step to hire a lawyer, you may be wondering, “What are my odds of winning a personal injury lawsuit?” This is a reasonable question since time is...

Many people head into legal proceedings determined to seek justice by having their day in court. While estimates vary, it appears that around 95 percent of civil cases, including personal injury cases, never make it that far. Instead, most end in a negotiated settlement, out of court, usually thrashed out between a personal injury lawyer...

Being involved in a car accident, slip-and-fall, motorcycle crash, or any other type of accident can be a stressful experience. That anxiety can be further compounded if you later learn that you are accused of causing the accident and a lawsuit has been filed against you. Having a lawsuit filed against you is a serious...

Most personal injury claims, including car accidents and other cases involving harm caused by a liable party, are resolved through negotiations with the insurance company. However, an insurance company may undervalue a claim and refuse to negotiate a fair settlement. In this situation, it may be necessary to pursue compensation for damages by filing a...