Category: Personal Injury

09

August - 2021

Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim If I Haven’t Finished Treatment?

Generally, no, you never want to settle your personal injury claim before you’ve finished treatment. Instead, you should wait until you are about as well as you are going to get. This is because until you’ve finished treatment, you won’t know how much treatment, and […]

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02

August - 2021

Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit Without a Lawyer?

While it is possible to negotiate an injury settlement without a lawyer, it isn’t recommended in most cases. It is common to resolve personal injury claims without ever going to court. In fact, the majority of personal injury claims are settled out of court. However, […]

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26

July - 2021

What is the Federal Tort Claims Act and How Does It Affect my Personal Injury Case?

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is the law that allows injured people to sue a federal government entity for damages in a personal injury claim caused by a federal employee acting in an official capacity. However, the government looks to protect itself, so suing […]

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28

June - 2021

What Happens When an Injury Lawsuit Involves a Minor?

The problem with injury-causing accidents is that they can happen at any time, and they don’t only involve adults. Children can also be responsible for causing serious injuries, or be the victim of one. But getting compensation becomes difficult, and potentially awkward, if you need […]

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21

June - 2021

What is Mediation and How Does It Affect My Personal Injury Case?

Lawsuits are just one way of settling a personal injury claim. We try to avoid going to court whenever possible, because it can drag out your case for months or years, and that’s more time you have to wait until you see any money when […]

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07

June - 2021

10 Signs You Should Fire Your Lawyer and Get a New One

There are a lot of personal injury law firms out there willing to take your case, but that definitely doesn’t mean they all offer the same level of service! Some lawyers are more reputable than others. And sometimes, you may need to consider firing your […]

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31

May - 2021

How Do I Know If a Settlement Offer is Enough?

If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, never accept the insurance company’s initial offer right away. Ideally, you should always consult a lawyer before accepting any settlement offer.  Why? Because insurance companies try to save money by denying claims, and when […]

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17

May - 2021

7 Common Legal Terms You May Hear When You File a Lawsuit, and What They Mean

“Legalese” is a difficult language to learn, and understanding the complex legal code is part of why law students spend so many years in school before they can try a case. It’s also why lawyers who are already bar-certified must take Continuing Legal Education classes […]

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03

May - 2021

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

Everyone knows that lawyers charge hundreds of dollars per hour for their services. Or do they? Unlike other kinds of lawyers, personal injury attorneys typically charge on a contingency fee basis instead of by the hour. This means that you can afford a personal injury […]

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12

April - 2021

When Is An Accident Just an Accident?

As personal injury lawyers, we hear and even use the word “accident” a lot, but we don’t particularly like the term. By calling car wrecks, or slips and falls, or injuries from defective products “accidents,” the implication is that it happened for no reason and […]

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