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August - 2021
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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July - 2021
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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June - 2021
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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June - 2021
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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June - 2021
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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May - 2021
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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May - 2021
“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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May - 2021
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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April - 2021
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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April - 2021
Most people are aware that private conversations they have with their lawyer can’t be used against them in a trial, and they aren’t required to share anything they told their lawyer in confidence. That’s because of attorney-client privilege. However, does this still apply if it’s […]
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