If you have a strong personal injury case, the likelihood is that there will not be a trial. We are skilled at negotiating the best possible settlement for your personal injury case.
What happens if you were hurt in a car accident that was caused by another driver, but that motorist lies and says the wreck was your fault? If there are not witnesses or other evidence, most insurance companies will require that both parties pay for their own injuries and damage.
The value of having a good attorney can’t be over stated when you have been seriously injured. Filing suit is a process that most people have never gone through, but an attorney knows the process and how to make your claim most successfully on your behalf.
In personal injury cases, “burden of proof” is required. This means that if you have been injured and are seeking to claim damages, then you need to prove that you are in fact injured. The judge must also be convinced that the person you are suing is responsible.
When you get into a car accident, the other driver’s insurance company may not offer enough to cover your damages. If you’re not getting enough to cover your medical bills, we can help.
As seasoned personal injury attorneys, we have extensive experience gathering evidence, negotiating with insurance companies, and building a strong case in court.
There are certain bits of information that need to be collected immediately following a car accident. This includes all contact information of those involved, a car description, license plate numbers, and vehicle identification numbers, as well as relevant insurance information.
Prior to trial, your attorney will cover questions that may possibly be asked during your deposition. These may include questions about prior illnesses or injuries, if there were any witnesses to your accident, and questions about your job history.
Initial consultation is always free. When we first meet, we will listen to what you have to say, and ask questions about the accident. We will then be able to advise you as to whether your legal action is worth pursuing.
Unfortunately, many insurance companies will try to settle injury claims before the full extent of the injury is even known. Before you sign off on any settlement, it’s a good idea to at least consult with an attorney to know if the settlement is fair.
One of the ways personal injury recompense is calculated is by using an average daily wage calculator. This is a standardized calculator that determines how much money you are entitled to as a result of a personal injury that requires you to miss work.
Insurance companies don’t stay in business by generously paying claims. In fact, they often try to pay as little as possible in settlements. A personal injury attorney will work hard to make sure that you get as large a settlement as possible.
If you have been injured by someone else, you deserve to be made whole. It’s hard to decide what to do- but an attorney can help you sort through the offers they send and if they are not appropriate, they can help negotiate something better.
When photographing bruises, injuries, and scars for a personal injury claim, be sure to take one whole person shot, as well as close-ups of all injuries from more than one angle.
Were you injured through no fault of your own? If so, you owe it to yourself to find out if you are eligible to receive compensation to help you recover. A personal injury attorney can help you find out and help you receive it if you are eligible.
In order to have a personal injury claim, you must have suffered an injury to your physical body or personal property. Also, you need to consider whether this injury was the result of someone else’s negligence. Injuries may also include non-physical injuries.
In a personal injury case, there are several types of damages that can be assigned. “Economic damages” are those that are quantifiable such as medical bills and loss of wages, while “non-economic damages” are not quantifiable, like pain and suffering.
Did you know that 1 out of every 4 drivers in the country will be involved in a wreck at some point in the next five years that is serious enough to require an accident attorney?
If you are injured, finding a good attorney can be the difference between getting the highest value you are entitled to. A personal injury attorney with plenty of experience and a history of success is exactly the attorney you are looking for.
In personal injury law, “legal allegations” set the legal basis for damage recovery. The legal allegations of your personal injury case will be divided by counts, and each count will represent a different theory of recovery under state law.
Duty of care is the first step on proving a case of negligence. In order to prove duty of care, a personal injury attorney will show that the negligent party had an obligation to act prudently and avoid injuring the other party. For example, the obligation to control your car.
Your attorney is able to help you make the many small and large decisions that you will face when you are involved in a personal injury suit. Better yet, if they are involved from the start, they can help you negotiate the response you want as quickly as is feasible.