If one of the parties involved in an accident has been negligent and the other has not, then the negligent party would be the one that could be deemed at-fault. Read More
Mistakes To Avoid In An Accident That You Did Not Cause
Accident victims that carry out the proper actions enjoy a better chance for receiving the benefits that are due to someone that did not cause an accident. That is especially true, if the victim happens to be unconscious, confused, numb, or subject to a tingling or the arms or legs, in the moments following the collision. Read More
How To Appeal On Denial of Long-Term Disability Benefits
Don’t be surprised if the appeals process takes several months to a few years. One of the reasons why it’s lengthy is that the guidelines can be hard to understand and the deadlines are often vague and not set in stone. Just keep in mind that you may miss other important deadlines while you are going through the internal appeals process. Read More
Guidelines On Witness Testimony In Civil Trial
Not everyone has the same interpretation of a specific event. The observers’ different perspectives can lead to different recollections. Furthermore, the capacity of a persona’s memory can decline over time. Consequently, in a courtroom, the judge could struggle to detect introduction of a lie into a statement that had been given as sworn testimony. Read More
Factors Determining Length of Wait For Settlement Check
An attorney’s client might think that he or she should expect arrival in the mail of a settlement check, soon after signing the required release form. Yet that is not always the case. Various circumstances could delay delivery of that small but highly anticipated piece of paper. Read More
Determination of Liability For Dog Attack
Not every person that has become the target of a pet canine’s teeth has chosen to sue the pet’s owner. What factors enter into a determination of the party that should be held liable for any injuries that were caused by a dog attack? Read More
What Should Be Included In Your Lawyer’s Fee Agreement?
You need to have an explicit and written fee agreement that specifies how you’re going to be represented, to what extent, what the lawyer will represent you, and how they will be compensated. Read More
What Happens When Both Parties Are In The Wrong In An Injury Claim?
Most personal injury cases are about the liability and evidence proving it. But oftentimes, there is a fine line between the culpability of the defendant and the plaintiff when it comes to being responsible for the accident. The answer is not always obvious either. That’s especially the case if you’re the plaintiff and you’re partially at fault for the accident. Read More
Know Which Factors Will Affect Your Personal Injury Settlement
Maybe you were in an accident and got injured, lost your hob while the hospital bills are mounting. Filing a claim for compensation might seem the easiest way out. However, it is not that easy that you file and the insurance company approves a fait settlement. Read More
How To Get The Best Personal Injury Settlement
Know how to create a strategy for getting the highest personal injury settlement possible. It’s vital once your personal injury case or claim gets going. Read More