About Canaan Suitt, J.D.
Canaan Suitt received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School. After serving as a senior editor for the law school’s comparative law blog, he was a staff member of the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review (ELPR). As a legal intern at the National Center for State Courts, he assisted in international rule of law projects and policy review; as a research assistant, he studied political dynamics in the U.S. federal judiciary. His articles on law and philosophy have been published in the ELPR as well as the academic journal Dewey Studies. He loves using his background in research and writing to make legal information accessible. Canaan currently writes for SuperLawyers.com. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, and being a cat dad.
Articles written by Canaan Suitt, J.D.
Preparing for a Birth Injury Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
A birth injury “is an injury to a baby or a mother, either during pregnancy, childbirth, or after birth in the neonatal period,” says Michigan personal injury lawyer Emily Grace Thomas. Birth injuries can result in substantial medical expenses, permanent disabilities, and a lower quality of life for the child or mother. When birth injuries are due to the medical errors of doctors or nurses, parents can bring a medical malpractice claim to recover damages. You probably have many …
How To Prove Liability in Birth Injury Cases
Birth injury lawsuits are a type of medical malpractice case that arise when doctors fail to use reasonable care in the delivery process. The doctor's medical errors resulting in injuries to the child or mother. If you're a parent or guardian considering legal action for your child's birth-related injuries, you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. And you should seek legal advice as soon as possible since states limit how long you can file a lawsuit. Miss …
Who Can I Sue for Defective Product Liability?
Defective products, often household or consumer items, injure millions of people every year. Some of these injuries can be severe, requiring medical treatment and resulting in lost wages and future earning potential. If a defective product has injured you or a loved one, you may have a good product liability claim to recover money for your injuries and losses. This article will explain the different parties that could be responsible for a defective product and how a lawsuit works. For …
How To Prove a Product Liability Claim
Defectively built or dangerous products can result in serious injuries, medical expenses, and time away from work. If you suffered injuries caused by a defective product, a product liability lawsuit allows you to recover compensation. This article will give an overview of the different types of product liability claims and how these claims are generally proven. For more information, speak with an experienced product liability lawyer about your situation. What Are the Elements of a …
Who Is Responsible in Premises Liability Claims?
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury on another person's property due to unsafe conditions, you may be able to bring a premises liability lawsuit. Premises liability is the legal idea that property owners, property managers, business owners, or residents should take reasonable steps to ensure a safe environment on their property so visitors aren't injured. If your accident is the result of a property owner's negligence, you can get compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain …
Should I Sue for a Slip and Fall Injury?
Property owners have a duty of care to customers and other guests to ensure reasonably safe conditions on their property. Among other things, this means preventing and removing dangerous slipping and tripping hazards. You may have a slip and fall accident claim against a business or property owner if an unreasonable safety hazard caused your accident. If you or your loved one was injured in a slip and fall accident, contact an experienced premises liability attorney for legal advice. What Is …
Can Remote Workers Make Workers' Comp Claims?
Remote workers can make workers' comp claims for work-related injuries in the course of employment or as part of their job duties. Workers' comp is a no-fault insurance claim without employer liability that provides financial compensation, including medical benefits, wage replacement, and disability benefits. Remote workplace accidents can include slips and falls in a home office. However, under the commuting rule, car accidents during a commute to work are not covered, subject to your …
How Much Will It Cost To Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
If you have been injured at work and need to file a workers' compensation claim, you may wonder if you should hire a workers' compensation lawyer. And when it comes to the cost of having a workers' comp lawyer, most work on a contingency fee basis, meaning the lawyer only gets paid if you win your workers' comp claim. The contingency fee is a percentage of the money you win in your case. Generally, there are no upfront costs to getting a workers' comp lawyer. Contact a local workers' comp …
Can You Win a Workers’ Comp Settlement Without a Lawyer?
You can win a workers' comp settlement without a lawyer if your claims adjuster offers a voluntary settlement agreement that covers your wage replacement, vocational rehabilitation, out-of-pocket costs, and disability rating. Submit medical evidence for trial to receive either a "compromise and release" financial settlement or a "stipulated award" agreement. Medical evidence includes medical records after reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI). If the insurance company denies your claim, …
Is It Possible To Receive Back Pay For Workers’ Comp Settlements?
You have a case to receive back pay from workers' comp settlements if the adjuster denied your disputed claim or miscalculated your average weekly wage benefits. Employees injured in workplace hazards during the course and scope of employment can rely on the states' no-fault systems to activate automatic employer liability. Settlement arrears include retroactive benefits for temporary total disability or temporary partial disability. When you reach maximum medical improvement, you can recover …
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