Can I ask that a TRICARE claim for reimbursement of payments made be waived or reduced?
Many U.S. servicemembers, veterans, and their family members depend on TRICARE benefits when they need medical treatment for non-military service-related illnesses and injuries, from regular preventative care to emergency treatment after serious car wrecks and other accidents. However, when using TRICARE, there are laws that […]
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What Do I Do If the Other Driver in My Wreck Refuses to Give Me Their Insurance Information?
After an auto wreck, you will need to exchange insurance information with the other driver or drivers involved, since the insurance company of the driver at fault will need to pay for the property damage and medical expenses of the people injured. Sometimes the other […]
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Can Active-Duty Servicemembers File Medical Malpractice Claims Against Military Doctors?
Many U.S. military members sign up to serve their country without fear because they know that if they are injured, they will have prompt access to some of the best healthcare in the world. However, some servicemembers experience the opposite when they fall victim to […]
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Is it Safer to Ride a Motorcycle on City Streets or the Highway?
While riding a motorcycle is almost always more fun than driving a car, it is always more dangerous. Motorcycle riders don’t have anything to protect them in crashes except for their helmets and other motorcycle gear, so they are extremely vulnerable to injury. There are […]
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Should I See a Military Doctor or Go “Off Post” If I’m Injured While an Active-Duty Servicemember?
Members of the U.S. military put their lives on the line to defend our country. Unfortunately, active duty servicemembers can still get harmed in more ordinary and preventable ways while they are stateside, including in car crashes while off-base. When that happens, getting well again […]
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Can I Sue the City of Columbus for an Injury on City-Owned Property?
When you are injured on someone else’s property because they failed to make it safe for visitors, they can be held liable for the cost of your injuries and more. For example, you may fall and injure yourself in the stairwell of an apartment building […]
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Can I Win an Argument with the Insurance Company if It Wants to Total My Car?
Insurance companies will typically choose to “total” a car if the cost to repair it is more than the vehicle is worth. This can also be called a “write off,” as in “written off as a total loss.” In fact, this can happen even if […]
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How Do Car Crashes Happen?
The first and most important thing to understand about “car accidents” is that they are NOT accidents. People who cause crashes rarely intend to crash their car but the crash still happened because of a bad decision. It wasn’t for “no reason” and someone is […]
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Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Illegally Denied?
The best way to determine whether your workers’ compensation claim denial was valid is to speak to an experienced lawyer. There are many reasons claims are denied, and an attorney can help you determine your next steps, whether through an appeal or in civil court. […]
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Can I Represent Myself in Civil Court?
Yes, you have the right to represent yourself in civil court, just like you do in criminal court. However, there are many reasons why you should not, as even the most experienced lawyers hire their own attorneys when facing legal issues. If you have been […]
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If I was already treating with a doctor, should I continue with that treatment?
Medical care is expensive, so it is very tempting to think that once you start to feel a little better, that you can stop going to appointments and simply wait to get better on your own. You may also want to start going to a […]
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How Much Can I Get for Pain and Suffering in Georgia?
There is a dangerous misconception that getting injured is like winning the lottery, or that people get more money than they need or deserve in personal injury lawsuits. That isn’t true. The amount of money you get in any personal injury lawsuit is supposed to […]
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