Contingency fees in an attorney-client partnership are all about how the lawyer gets paid. If you’re not familiar with the term, it means that the lawyer’s payment is linked to whether they win the case for you. Here’s how it works: instead of paying the lawyer upfront, they only get paid if they win your…
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When someone gets hurt due to an accident or negligence, they often experience more than just physical pain. In the legal world, we use the term “pain and suffering” to describe the emotional and mental distress a person goes through after an injury. It’s like an umbrella term that covers all the ways a person’s…
Continue reading ›Getting hurt on the job can be tough, and figuring out what to do next can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if you need a workers’ compensation lawyer or a personal injury attorney. Here, we’ll break down the different scenarios. Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know When you get injured at work, you might…
Continue reading ›Can you use health insurance after an accident? The short answer is yes, you can typically use your health insurance to cover medical expenses resulting from a car accident. Your health insurance policy is designed to provide coverage for various medical needs, including injuries sustained in accidents. Whether you have private health insurance or coverage…
Continue reading ›Do you want to negotiate your car accident settlement? Here we provide four steps to assist your settlement negotiations after a car accident. Plan and Prepare Before embarking on negotiations with your insurance company, it’s essential to lay a solid foundation by thoroughly preparing yourself. This involves two critical steps: familiarizing yourself with your insurance…
Continue reading ›If you were in a car accident, you might receive a letter from Rawlings. The letter likely includes legal language asserting their right to recover money. You may be wondering who Rawlings is and why they sent you a letter after your car accident. You might particularly wonder this because you have health insurance, so…
Continue reading ›When you’re injured on the job in California, you rely on your work comp insurance insurance adjusters to provide your benefits. However, not all insurance companies handle claims as they should. In this blog post, we explain some of the worker compensation pitfalls. Learn how to navigate the challenges posed by insurance companies who may…
Continue reading ›After an accident, you can turn to insurance to compensate you. Deciphering insurance information after an accident is confusing — but it doesn’t have to be. Understanding your coverage options is essential, especially if the at-fault driver’s insurance falls short. Here we explain how uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage can come to your aid and what steps…
Continue reading ›Getting hurt at work can be really scary and confusing. But it’s super important to know what you should do to keep yourself safe and make sure you’re treated right. That’s why we’ve put together this simple guide to help you figure things out step by step. Start Work Comp Claim By Notifying Employer It’s…
Continue reading ›Determining fault in a sideswipe incident depends on various factors such as the specific circumstances of the accident, traffic laws, and evidence available. Generally, fault may be attributed to the driver who initiated the sideswipe by veering into another lane without signaling or checking blind spots. However, there are situations where both drivers may share…
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