What to Ask Before You Hire an Attorney: Will the Attorney Yield to My Wishes if We Disagree on Accepting a Settlement?
What to Ask Before You Hire an Attorney: Will the Attorney Yield to My Wishes if We Disagree on Accepting a Settlement? Personal injury cases usually settle before going to trial. But what happens when you and your attorney don’t agree on when to settle your case? Your attorney may urge you to settle early […]
What to Ask When Hiring an Attorney: How Much Trial Experience Do They Have?
What to Ask When Hiring an Attorney: How Much Trial Experience Do They Have? Your attorney’s trial experience can play a big part in the outcome of your personal injury case. But there’s a misconception that all attorneys have extensive experience in a trial setting. Most personal injury cases are settled before they ever […]
What to Ask When Hiring an Attorney: What Can We Do to Improve the Chances of Winning My Case?
What to Ask When Hiring an Attorney: What Can We Do to Improve the Chances of Winning My Case? Filing a lawsuit allows you to hold others accountable for your injuries. But there are plenty of factors that can get in the way of you and the compensation you deserve. Hiring an attorney can help […]
What to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney: Does the Attorney Have Experience With Cases Like Yours?
What to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney: Does the Attorney Have Experience With Cases Like Yours? All attorneys have a general understanding of the law, and many choose to specialize in a specific area of practice. But an attorney’s experience is one of the most important factors to consider when finding someone to represent you. […]
What to Ask Before You Hire an Attorney: What Does the Attorney Specialize In?
What to Ask Before You Hire an Attorney: What Does the Attorney Specialize In? Finding the right attorney can be overwhelming. There’s a seemingly endless selection of attorneys in any given location with any number of specialties that can apply to your case. Identifying the area that an attorney specializes in may be one of […]
Unintentional Torts and Compensation for Your Injuries
Personal injuries can result from the intentional or unintentional actions of another party. To successfully file a legal claim, one must understand the laws related to unintentional torts. The intent of a defendant impacts the compensation you receive. So it’s vital that you and your personal injury attorney must demonstrate the defendant’s negligence to be compensated for damages. […]
What Are Intentional Torts?
Establishing intent is a critical factor in personal injury cases. The circumstances related to the intent to cause harm impacts the outcome of your case and the compensation you may receive. Unlike the damages resulting from negligence, intentional torts lead to larger compensation in order to deter society as a whole from committing acts of […]
What to Expect When You Settle Your Personal Injury Case Instead of Going to Trial
Settling a personal injury case can get you the compensation you need quickly. A settlement allows you to avoid a lengthy (and often costly) legal battle. But settling your case isn’t the best option for everyone, and you need to weigh the benefits and limitation of settling or taking your case to trial. Working with […]
What to Do When You’ve Filed a Legal Claim Against Someone Else
What to Do When You’ve Filed a Legal Claim Taking legal action helps you secure the compensation you deserve for personal injuries and property damages. This allows you to recover from an accident and restore your quality of life. Knowing what to do if you’re filing a claim against someone is the first step in […]