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Ward & Barnes Personal Injury Legal Terms Glossary

Understanding the legal side of a personal injury or a medical malpractice case can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with physical and emotional distress. This glossary aims to demystify some of the key terms you might encounter, providing clear explanations and understanding in alphabetical order. Remember, this information is not a substitute for seeking…

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7 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Personal Injury in Pensacola, Florida

After a personal injury, navigating the legal landscape can feel like traversing an obstacle course. This is especially true when you’re already dealing with physical pain and emotional distress. It’s easy to make mistakes but, unfortunately, they can prove costly. They may even affect your health and your potential compensation. In this blog, our team…

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What to Expect When You Retain a Personal Injury Attorney

Navigating the aftermath of an injury can be a nightmare. Personal injury claims can be complex and confusing. Trying to heal and advocate for yourself can be very stressful. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through this experience alone. When you retain a personal injury attorney, you’ll gain a skilled advocate who will represent you…

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Should I See a Doctor After an Accident?

Each year in the United States, there is an average of  84 injuries per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. People travel well over 3 trillion miles every year. That’s a lot of car accident injuries. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you might be wondering what happens after the accident. How do you deal with insurance…

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Five Common Spinal Injuries from Car Accidents

A spinal cord injury from a car accident is a dangerous and possibly life-threatening event. Unfortunately, they’re also very common. Car accidents cause  ⅓ of the 12,5000 spinal cord injuries that occur annually in the US. This blog will discuss some of the most common spinal injuries caused by car accidents, what you need to…

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Do I Have Grounds for a Premises Liability Claim?

Premises liability is a legal concept. Usually, it comes into play during personal injury cases when a person’s injuries were caused by unsafe, defective, or negligent conditions on someone’s property. Slip and fall cases are a common example. If you’ve suffered an injury or accident on someone else’s property, you may be wondering whether it…

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Low Settlement Offers: How to Deal with Them

If you’ve been in an accident, you’re probably beginning to deal with insurance companies, adjusters, and other details surrounding your personal injury claim. While these dealings should be straightforward, they seldom are. In fact, even an insurance company that has accepted liability may be committed to negotiating and delivering several low settlement offers right off…

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What is Comparative Negligence and How Will it Affect Your Compensation?

If you’re filing a personal injury claim, comparative negligence may impact your ability to collect a settlement. Comparative negligence is a tort rule that helps allocate damages when both parties in an accident are deemed at least partially at fault. When an accident occurs, comparative negligence means that the fault of each party is based on their individual…

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