If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in Chicago, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
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If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in Chicago, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in Chicago or the greater Chicagoland area – you may be eligible to file a Chicago motorcycle accident lawsuit.
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If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Chicago at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file a Chicago bike accident lawsuit.
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Chicago is one of the nation’s largest construction centers.
Thousands of men and women work on sites across the city and metropolitan area on tasks ranging from skilled trades to administrative operations.
Unfortunately, construction site accidents are fairly common.
Contact TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options with an experienced Chicago construction accident lawyer, free of charge and no obligation required.
Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
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If you are a resident of Chicago, or the greater Chicagoland area, and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
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If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in Chicago you may be eligible for compensation through legal action.
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TorHoerman Law offers free, no-obligation case consultations for all potential clients.
When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in Edwardsville, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
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If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in Edwardsville, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in Edwardsville – you may be eligible to file an Edwardsville motorcycle accident lawsuit.
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If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Edwardsville at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file an Edwardsville bike accident lawsuit.
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Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
Contact an experienced Edwardsville nursing home abuse attorney from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
If you are a resident of Edwardsville and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
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If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in Edwardsville you may be eligible for compensation through legal action.
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TorHoerman Law offers free, no-obligation case consultations for all potential clients.
When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries on someone else’s property in Edwardsville IL, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
If property owners fail to keep their premises safe, and their negligence leads to injuries, property damages or other losses as a result of an accident or incident, a premises liability lawsuit may be possible.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in St. Louis, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
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If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in St. Louis, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
Contact TorHoerman Law today for a free, no-obligation consultation with our St. Louis truck accident lawyers!
If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in St. Louis or the greater St. Louis area – you may be eligible to file a St. Louis motorcycle accident lawsuit.
Contact an experienced St. Louis motorcycle accident lawyer at TorHoerman Law today to find out how we can help.
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in St. Louis at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file a St. Louis bike accident lawsuit.
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St. Louis is one of the nation’s largest construction centers.
Thousands of men and women work on sites across the city and metropolitan area on tasks ranging from skilled trades to administrative operations.
Unfortunately, construction site accidents are fairly common.
Contact TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options with an experienced St. Louis construction accident lawyer, free of charge and no obligation required.
Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
Contact an experienced St. Louis nursing home abuse attorney from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
If you are a resident of St. Louis, or the greater St. Louis area, and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
Contact a St. Louis wrongful death lawyer from TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options today!
If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in St. Louis you may be eligible for compensation through legal action.
Contact a St. Louis slip and fall lawyer at TorHoerman Law today!
TorHoerman Law offers free, no-obligation case consultations for all potential clients.
When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
Contact a St. Louis daycare injury lawyer from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your case and potential legal action!
Suboxone, a medication often used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), has become a vital tool which offers a safer and more controlled approach to managing opioid addiction.
Despite its widespread use, Suboxone has been linked to severe tooth decay and dental injuries.
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuits claim that the companies failed to warn about the risks of tooth decay and other dental injuries associated with Suboxone sublingual films.
Depo-Provera, a contraceptive injection, has been linked to an increased risk of developing brain tumors (including glioblastoma and meningioma).
Women who have used Depo-Provera and subsequently been diagnosed with brain tumors are filing lawsuits against Pfizer (the manufacturer), alleging that the company failed to adequately warn about the risks associated with the drug.
Despite the claims, Pfizer maintains that Depo-Provera is safe and effective, citing FDA approval and arguing that the scientific evidence does not support a causal link between the drug and brain tumors.
You may be eligible to file a Depo Provera Lawsuit if you used Depo-Provera and were diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Tepezza, approved by the FDA in 2020, is used to treat Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), but some patients have reported hearing issues after its use.
The Tepezza lawsuit claims that Horizon Therapeutics failed to warn patients about the potential risks and side effects of the drug, leading to hearing loss and other problems, such as tinnitus.
You may be eligible to file a Tepezza Lawsuit if you or a loved one took Tepezza and subsequently suffered permanent hearing loss or tinnitus.
Elmiron, a drug prescribed for interstitial cystitis, has been linked to serious eye damage and vision problems in scientific studies.
Thousands of Elmiron Lawsuits have been filed against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer, alleging that the company failed to warn patients about the potential risks.
You may be eligible to file an Elmiron Lawsuit if you or a loved one took Elmiron and subsequently suffered vision loss, blindness, or any other eye injury linked to the prescription drug.
The chemotherapy drug Taxotere, commonly used for breast cancer treatment, has been linked to severe eye injuries, permanent vision loss, and permanent hair loss.
Taxotere Lawsuits are being filed by breast cancer patients and others who have taken the chemotherapy drug and subsequently developed vision problems.
If you or a loved one used Taxotere and subsequently developed vision damage or other related medical problems, you may be eligible to file a Taxotere Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Although pressure cookers were designed to be safe and easy to use, a number of these devices have been found to have a defect that can lead to excessive buildup of internal pressure.
The excessive pressure may result in an explosion that puts users at risk of serious injuries such as burns, lacerations, an even electrocution.
If your pressure cooker exploded and caused substantial burn injuries or other serious injuries, you may be eligible to file a Pressure Cooker Lawsuit and secure financial compensation for your injuries and damages.
Several studies have found a correlation between heavy social media use and mental health challenges, especially among younger users.
Social media harm lawsuits claim that social media companies are responsible for onsetting or heightening mental health problems, eating disorders, mood disorders, and other negative experiences of teens and children
You may be eligible to file a Social Media Mental Health Lawsuit if you are the parents of a teen, or teens, who attribute their use of social media platforms to their mental health problems.
The Paragard IUD, a non-hormonal birth control device, has been linked to serious complications, including device breakage during removal.
Numerous lawsuits have been filed against Teva Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Paragard, alleging that the company failed to warn about the potential risks.
If you or a loved one used a Paragard IUD and subsequently suffered complications and/or injuries, you may qualify for a Paragard Lawsuit.
Patients with the PowerPort devices may possibly be at a higher risk of serious complications or injury due to a catheter failure, according to lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of the Bard PowerPort Device.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a Bard PowerPort Device, you may be eligible to file a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits are being filed against manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products for injuries, pain and suffering, and financial costs related to complications and injuries of these medical devices.
Over 100,000 Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits have been filed on behalf of women injured by vaginal mesh and pelvic mesh products.
If you or a loved one have suffered serious complications or injuries from vaginal mesh, you may be eligible to file a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit.
Parents and guardians are filing lawsuits against major video game companies (including Epic Games, Activision Blizzard, and Microsoft), alleging that they intentionally designed their games to be addictive — leading to severe mental and physical health issues in minors.
The lawsuits claim that these companies used psychological tactics and manipulative game designs to keep players engaged for extended periods — causing problems such as anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal.
You may be eligible to file a Video Game Addiction Lawsuit if your child has been diagnosed with gaming addiction or has experienced negative effects from excessive gaming.
Above ground pool accidents have led to lawsuits against manufacturers due to defective restraining belts that pose serious safety risks to children.
These belts, designed to provide structural stability, can inadvertently act as footholds, allowing children to climb into the pool unsupervised, increasing the risk of drownings and injuries.
Parents and guardians are filing lawsuits against pool manufacturers, alleging that the defective design has caused severe injuries and deaths.
If your child was injured or drowned in an above ground pool accident involving a defective restraining belt, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit.
Recent scientific studies have found that the use of chemical hair straightening products, hair relaxers, and other hair products present an increased risk of uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and other health problems.
Legal action is being taken against manufacturers and producers of these hair products for their failure to properly warn consumers of potential health risks.
You may be eligible to file a Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit if you or a loved one used chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, or other similar hair products, and subsequently were diagnosed with:
AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) is a firefighting foam that has been linked to various health issues, including cancer, due to its PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) content.
Numerous AFFF Lawsuits have been filed against AFFF manufacturers, alleging that they knew about the health risks but failed to warn the public.
AFFF Firefighting Foam lawsuits aim to hold manufacturers accountable for putting peoples’ health at risk.
You may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit if you or a loved one was exposed to firefighting foam and subsequently developed cancer.
Paraquat, a widely-used herbicide, has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, leading to numerous Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits against its manufacturers for failing to warn about the risks of chronic exposure.
Due to its toxicity, the EPA has restricted the use of Paraquat and it is currently banned in over 30 countries.
You may be eligible to file a Paraquat Lawsuit if you or a loved one were exposed to Paraquat and subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease or other related health conditions.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos trust funds were established in the 1970s to compensate workers harmed by asbestos-containing products.
These funds are designed to pay out claims to those who developed mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases due to exposure.
Those exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma may be eligible to file a Mesothelioma Lawsuit.
Studies have found a link between toxic baby formula and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) — a severe intestinal condition in premature infants.
Parents and guardians are filing NEC Lawsuits against baby formula manufacturers, alleging that the formulas contain harmful ingredients leading to NEC.
Despite the claims, Abbott and Mead Johnson deny the allegations, arguing that their products are thoroughly researched and dismissing the scientific evidence linking their formulas to NEC, while the FDA issued a warning to Abbott regarding safety concerns of a formula product.
You may be eligible to file a Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit if your child received baby bovine-based (cow’s milk) baby formula in the maternity ward or NICU of a hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
PFAS contamination lawsuits are being filed against manufacturers and suppliers of PFAS chemicals, alleging that these substances have contaminated water sources and products, leading to severe health issues.
Plaintiffs claim that prolonged exposure to PFAS through contaminated drinking water and products has caused cancers, thyroid disease, and other health problems.
The lawsuits target companies like 3M, DuPont, and Chemours, accusing them of knowingly contaminating the environment with PFAS and failing to warn about the risks.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to PFAS-contaminated water or products and has developed health issues, you may be eligible to file a PFAS lawsuit.
The Roundup Lawsuit claims that Monsanto’s popular weed killer, Roundup, causes cancer.
Numerous studies have linked the main ingredient, glyphosate, to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Leukemia, and other Lymphatic cancers.
Despite this, Monsanto continues to deny these claims.
Victims of Roundup exposure who developed cancer are filing Roundup Lawsuits against Monsanto, seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering.
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When dealing with a personal injury lawsuit, your attorney will likely advise you to “mitigate any further injury.” But, what is mitigation? How does one mitigate injury? Why is mitigating injury an important process in a personal injury lawsuit?
It seems reasonable that if you’re hurt in an accident that is not your fault, you would later receive compensation for the damages incurred. While this can be true, it’s not always the case.
Insurance companies will fight you along the way, and the person liable for your injuries can limit the money you receive.
How can they limit compensation for your injuries? By arguing you failed to “mitigate” damages.
Mitigation is the act of lessening the impact of injuries and the costs of an accident.
When you’re injured through someone else’s negligence — they run a stop sign and hit you, you slip outside of an owner’s business, etc. — you’re obliged to take reasonable steps to minimize, or mitigate, damages.
Defendants in personal injury cases will try to diminish the damages you can recover by claiming you failed to take proper steps to reduce losses following the injury.
The rule of “mitigation of damages” denies a personal injury plaintiff’s rights to recover parts of their damages that the court claims could have been reasonably avoided.
As a plaintiff, you’re obliged to act in a way that a reasonable person would in the same situation.
This requires responding to the injury with a proper course of action — seeking medical care, looking for new employment if necessary, and working with legal and medical professionals.
In general, mitigating injuries means you:
The duty to mitigate damages means you must do what you can to keep damages physically, legally, and financially within reason.
For example, if you hurt your elbow, you would be reasonably expected to seek treatment from a local, board-certified doctor shortly after your injury, if recommended by your physician.
Mitigation doesn’t mean you would be expected to seek care from the world’s best doctors; you are not permitted to let damages pile up excessively.
The failure to mitigate is an affirmative defense. An affirmative defense is used in court when a defendant admits to causing harm with an added excuse, justification, or explanation.
In the case of mitigation, the defendant could admit they caused an accident, but then limit legal obligations by arguing that the plaintiff failed to mitigate damages.
For example: if you were injured in a car accident that was another party’s fault, they could point out in court every instance that you allowed your injuries to get worse, or point out the lack of care you took in improving your condition.
The party at fault can use this defense to limit the amount of money they’re required to pay after an accident.
This means that it is crucial that you do everything possible to reduce or eliminate damages.
Below are ways that a defendant’s legal team could argue that a plaintiff didn’t take the proper steps of mitigation:
If you’re injured in an accident, it’s possible you’re unable to return to your current job.
In the case of personal injury lawsuits, this does not mean you can stay unemployed.
The duty to mitigate damages requires that you seek gainful employment to the best of your ability.
Your damages will be reduced if there is evidence that you made no or little effort to find work when work is available.
For example, a construction worker could have their damages reduced after evidence appears that they failed to seek out new work, attended interviews in an inappropriate manner, or turned down employment at a job that provided wages equal to what they earned at their prior employer.
When fighting for damages, it’s crucial that you seek medical attention in a timely manner.
Failure to do so can lead to a reduction in the damages you’re able to claim.
If you break your ankle and don’t seek treatment, it’s likely that the injury will worsen.
This not only increases the severity of injuries and costs of treatment, but also reduces the monetary amount you’re able to claim in court.
Even if your injuries don’t seem significant, it’s important to seek medical attention to strengthen your claim with a professional medical analysis of injuries.
In the case of mitigation, you cannot refuse treatment or ignore medical professional advice and then claim damages for the condition worsening or persisting.
Your damages will be reduced in court if it is proven that a reasonable person would have followed professional medical advice, and that your failure to follow medical advice resulted in a lack of health improvement or worsening of the injury.
For example, if you hurt your shoulder and fail to participate in therapies or routines recommended by physicians, it’s likely your damages will be reduced.
As a plaintiff, you’re obliged to follow medical advice and take the recommended steps to improve your condition.
Some severe cases will require the plaintiff to undergo surgery to treat an injury.
Legally, the plaintiff is not obliged to have a surgery and no one can force them to do so.
But, if you’re injured and a doctor recommends the surgery, forgoing the operation could result in a reduction of damages claimed and compensation afforded.
A plaintiff cannot claim damages for a permanent injury if the injury could have been improved with a surgery that a reasonable person would have participated in.
The court will consider whether the proposed treatment would have cured or reduced the injury, and they will also consider if it would likely help the plaintiff to return to work.
An injured person is not obliged to have surgery that would be considered more than routine, involves serious risks, or could be dangerous.
Not taking the proper steps to mitigate damages could drastically affect the outcome of your personal injury claim.
At TorHoerman Law, our experienced team of attorneys and support staff will work to help you properly mitigate your injuries and provide proper risk assessment.
We are happy to discuss your potential case for free and with no obligation.
Contact us today to learn more about mitigating your injuries and properly handling your personal injury claim.
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