23 November 2021
Finding out what caused a car crash is important for the drivers involved and the insurance companies. In some car crashes, it's easy to tell what happened. For instance, in rear-end collisions, you can tell that one car hit the back of another vehicle. However, in some accidents, you cannot tell the cause of the crash because drivers may not know what happened. They can even lie so that they're not held liable for the accident.
13 September 2021
When you are involved in a personal injury case, you have the option of reaching a settlement or going to trial and hoping that the judge rules in your favor. There are several reasons why going to trial can be a bad idea, including the fact that your verdict might be slashed on appeal. Why a Verdict Might Be Slashed After you have won your case, you may be awarded damages.
30 June 2021
If you are involved in a car accident and have become injured, then you will not only be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses but also for lost wages. However, if you are self-employed, then you might wonder if you will still be entitled to compensation since you do not earn wages. Instead, your earnings result from revenue generated from your business. But you should still be able to receive compensation for your injuries.
8 June 2021
If you have had a loved one who died because of a crime, one of the things that can happen is that the police will arrest the person responsible, and they will hopefully go to trial. At that point, they may be found guilty, or they may be found not guilty. But that's not the only thing that can happen. You can also file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person responsible for your loved one's death.
24 May 2021
If you have sustained injuries while at work, you may be eligible for workers' compensation. However, the workers' compensation system is difficult to navigate on your own. For this reason, it's advisable to hire a workers' compensation lawyer. Here are some questions you should ask your lawyer before filing a claim. What Injuries Are Covered by Workers' Compensation? Many people believe workers' compensation covers injuries such as head trauma or a broken bone.
12 May 2021
If you end up in a bad motorcycle accident that wasn't your fault, you should hire a motorcycle accident attorney. Bringing them into the legal mix can help you better focus on certain things. Defendant Negotiations If the defendant in this motorcycle accident case knows that they're guilty or they just don't have time for trial, they may try negotiating tactics to reach a settlement. A motorcycle accident lawyer will make these negotiations a much more straightforward process.
27 April 2021
After an accident occurs, your first immediate thought of action is likely the safety of your passengers and yourself. However, other issues come into action, which involves the compensation of those injured and any damages incurred. You can gain compensation or an insurance claim with the right lawyer so that you don't worry about paying for bills you had not planned for. Choosing the right auto accident injury lawyer can be challenging.
13 April 2021
A lot of people start off the process of trying to settle their personal injury claim by contacting the insurance company directly rather than consulting with an attorney. In many cases, it is not until after unsuccessfully trying to get the insurance company to agree to a fair settlement that individuals start questioning their decision to represent themselves. At this point in the process, some people simply assume that it is too late to change their mind about hiring a personal injury attorney.
23 March 2021
Being injured in an accident with a commercial truck can have a devastating effect on many aspects of your life. Not only will you need to deal with the physical injuries that you sustained, but you may also find yourself dealing with a loss of income, property damage, and mental anguish as a result of this accident. If the accident that led to these damages was the result of negligence on the part of the other driver, you have the right to collect compensation for all of this trauma.
10 March 2021
If you have been hurt in a car accident, the law allows you to seek legal compensation services from a competent lawyer. The process of filing for compensation might seem easy on paper, but it can be tough to handle in real life. One of the complications that can arise when handling these cases is proving liability. In most cases, you will only be compensated when you can prove that the other motorists were the ones at fault during the accident and that you acted reasonably under the circumstances.