Can I Sue for Negligence?
When you suffer an unexpected injury in a crash, you may hear the term “negligence.” What does negligence mean? While certain actions from others may cause you an inconvenience or interrupt your day, those actions[…]
What Are the Long-term Effects of a Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury often results from a direct blow to the head; however, it can also happen from a jarring (whiplash-like) movement that causes the brain to smash into the skull. When this happens,[…]
When to Hire an Attorney After a Car Crash
After you are hurt or lose a loved one in a car crash, the first thing you think of is not usually hiring a lawyer – that’s appropriate. After the initial chaos passes, the question[…]
How Much Is a Bicycle Accident Worth?
When someone else causes a cyclist serious injuries, you can hold that party accountable for all of the resulting losses. After a bike accident, you can seek compensation for your losses. But how much are[…]
How Do You Ask for Pain and Suffering Without a Lawyer?
First, if you suffered an injury due to someone’s negligence, you should never ask for any type of damages from an insurance company or a liable party before discussing your case with a lawyer. By[…]
How Are Damages Calculated?
You might know you deserve a personal injury settlement, but how much should you seek? What settlement offer should you accept? Calculating your damages is a key step in the process, and you should always[…]
Do Personal Injury Lawyers Go to Court?
When you see legal movies or television shows, they almost always take place in court. This breeds a common misconception that most legal cases require trial. In reality, going to court is only one aspect[…]
Do Lawyers Take Cases They Can’t Win
Like any service business, law firms and lawyers need clients that use their services to continue to operate and earn a living. That said, personal injury lawyers do not agree to represent every prospective client[…]
Why Do Insurance Companies Lowball?
Insurance companies protect their insured’s in cases of crashes, injuries, property damage and other types of harm. If you have an insurance policy, you expect it to provide the benefits you need when you need[…]