You’ve got to workers compensation claim, do you also have a personal injury claim? Well, it depends if the only other party involved is your employer then probably not but there may be other parties involved that you may not have even considered. That’s why it’s critical that you speak with an attorney as soon … Continue reading “Does a Workers Compensation Claim Mean I Don’t Have a Personal Injury Claim?”
What is a Permanent Injury and Why is it Important?
So, what is a permanent injury and how does it affect your personal injury case? A permanent injury is something determined by a medical doctor, you know when you’re hurting you don’t get better from it, that’s a permanent injury. But actually, in a personal injury case, it comes down to the testimony of your … Continue reading “What is a Permanent Injury and Why is it Important?”
What is Arbitration?
You’ve heard of arbitration, let me explain that to you. arbitration is when the two parties meet together with a third party called an arbitrator, an arbitrator will listen to the case from both sides and put a value to the case. The two parties can decide whether they want to settle at that value, … Continue reading “What is Arbitration?”
What is a Mediation?
Mediation is a required piece of the legal process. It’s a chance by where both parties come together to collaboratively resolve the case with a third party called the mediator. It’s an excellent opportunity for you to maximize the value of your case. It’s imperative that you speak with your attorney to plan for mediation … Continue reading “What is a Mediation?”
Can a Lawyer Guarantee Results?
So if a lawyer guarantees you a result, you should run away. 97% percent of cases settle short of a jury trial but at what dollar figure they settle for that’s important to you as the consumer. If your lawyer tells you he’s hundred percent track record. That means he settles every single case. How … Continue reading “Can a Lawyer Guarantee Results?”
What if I Didn’t File My Taxes?
If you haven’t filed taxes, but you have a personal injury claim you can’t get a recovery for the amount of money that you would have lost for wages. But what you can do is you can make a claim for your medical bills your pain and suffering and your property damage. It’s not a … Continue reading “What if I Didn’t File My Taxes?”
What If There Are No Witnesses?
So, what if there’s no witnesses to prove your case? That’s okay, not every case has witnesses. What’s important is you contact your attorney early to let them dedicate the resources to prove your case. It may come in the form of researching cameras that captured the accident scene. It may come in the form … Continue reading “What If There Are No Witnesses?”
What if I’m Undocumented?
What if you’re undocumented and you have a personal injury claim? What if you’re not a US citizen does that mean you don’t have a claim at all? Absolutely not. All that means is you can’t make a loss wage a loss of earning capacity claim in a personal injury case your lawyer should be … Continue reading “What if I’m Undocumented?”
What is Negligent Security?
So negligent security, what is negligent security and can you make a claim for recovery for negligent security? Often times people get hurt in large shopping centers are big commercial properties and if they do and if the defendant did not have proper security measures in place they may be responsible for your injuries. Yes, … Continue reading “What is Negligent Security?”
What is Product Liability?
What if you or someone you love is hurt by a product you did nothing wrong, but a product injured you, do you have a claim? This is called products liability. It could be a dangerous drug, could be a defective toy, it could be a bad power tool, could be a defective ladder that … Continue reading “What is Product Liability?”