Most personal injury claims are settled after negotiating with the insurance agents and before a lawsuit is filed. This means that most claims settle before an insurance company even retains an attorney to defend the lawsuit. Therefore, in all likelihood initial settlement discussions occur with an insurance claims representative. Insurance companies hire representatives to investigate…
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The majority of Plaintiffs are unfamiliar with the legal system and do not know when or how lawsuits are filed. Often, Plaintiffs want to have some sort of understanding or road map for the initial legal procedures. While there are many different considerations that determine when and how a lawsuit is filed, there are nonetheless…
Continue reading ›Often, when an insurance company believes they may have to cover a insurance claim, they request a recorded statement. There are two different types of recorded statements: 1) when another person’s insurance company interviews you and 2) when your own insurance company interviews you. While the interviews are very similar, they have different objectives. Recorded…
Continue reading ›Selecting a personal injury lawyer can be overwhelming because there are so many attorneys to choose from. Below are some points to consider when selecting a personal injury lawyer to represent you. An attorney with a strong track record against defendants, including insurance companies and state and local governments You want an attorney that has…
Continue reading ›Having an auto accident and making a personal injury claim can oftentimes be stressful. While you may consider retaining an experienced attorney to assist you with the process and negotiations, you may also decide to work with the insurance company yourself. Here are 5 tips to negotiate with an insurance company or insurance adjuster. Plan…
Continue reading ›0.0 Differences Between Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Many people injured at work don’t know whether they need a workers’ compensation attorney or personal injury lawyer. Sometimes workers’ comp is the exclusive remedy. Other times, injury victims can only pursue a personal injury lawsuit. And occasionally, both remedies apply. This articles explores the relationship between…
Continue reading ›Anyone who is injured in an accident should consider how much insurance coverage is available. Ideally, the at fault party will have enough insurance to cover the claims. However, this is not always the case. If the at fault party does not provide sufficient insurance coverage, then the injury victims should explore additional avenues of…
Continue reading ›Victims of hit and run accidents may be able to recover for their injuries. Simply because the at-fault party is no where to be found does not necessarily mean that recovery is impossible. A personal injury victim may still be compensated for their costs and damages. This article explores certain circumstances that allow victims to…
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