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What Is a Bad Faith Insurance Claim?
When it comes to claiming settlements, insurance companies are always in the driver’s seat. They have greater financial resources, negotiating strength, and expertise than the policyholder. Keeping that in mind, courts are obliged to practice fair dealing and good...
What Is a Litigation Lawyer?
If you are looking to defend against a legal claim or file one, you will need a litigation lawyer. Unlike a transactional attorney, a litigation lawyer is often the one you see in a courtroom, defending or prosecuting claims for clients. In this blog post, we will...
Neck Injury Caused by Someone Else: Call a Personal Injury Lawyer
It’s a warm summer day and you want to take in some fresh air before going to sleep. You hop into your SUV and head out for what you thought was going to be a casual evening drive, but it turns out to be the opposite. Another driver runs a red light and leaves you in...
Staying Safe on the Highway
Overall, the United States has done an excellent job of making the roads safe for its 229 million licensed drivers. Vehicles are more technically advanced to reduce injuries. That explains in part why 70 percent of the more than 6.7 million crashes in...
Back Injuries in the Workplace and Why You Should Hire a Lawyer
More than a million Americans suffer back injuries at work every year. If you’re one of them, you need to establish whether the job you’re doing relates to the injury you’ve suffered. Failure to do so means enduring physical pain and potentially...
Motorcycle Safety Tips
Nothing says it’s summer better than riding on a motorcycle with the wind blowing through your hair and the feeling of freedom. But before you hop on your hog, bike, or whatever you dub your ride, be sure you’re prepared before setting out on your adventure. If you...
Hiring a Lawyer After a Trip and Fall Accident
If you’ve suffered from a personal injury due to a trip and fall accident, often the last thing on your mind is pursuing legal action. You might want to forget the whole thing, or you’re simply focused on recovering from your injuries. Accidents are always a...
How a lawyer helps with a semi-truck accident.
It’s Monday morning and you’re driving to work with some lively music on the stereo. You did everything right today: got up early, dressed smartly, checked the tires, under the hood, adjusted your mirrors correctly, and put on your seat belt. You’re feeling good! And...
What to Do After Being Injured by a Drunk Driver
Being hit by a drunk driver is one of the most devastating accidents that can happen to someone, and it’s important for victims to have an attorney on their side. Read on to learn how to hire a personal injury attorney after becoming the victim of a drunk driver. Seek...
Dangers of Not Hiring a Lawyer After a Workplace Accident
Workplace accidents leave injury victims in a terrible position. Not only are you trying to recover, but you’re also missing time (and money) from work. You’re probably scared and unsure of your legal rights as well. Traumatic injuries are expensive to treat,...
What is Workers Compensation?
Developed countries around the world demand that all business owners subscribe to a workers’ compensation scheme to ensure that any worker who suffers at the hands of their job gets adequate compensation and care for it. At times, these cases get complicated and a...
How to win your personal injury claim.
If you’ve been suffered an injury, you probably want to know how you can get the compensation you deserve. It’s not just the damage to your property and your injuries. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety or have had to miss work. You deserve to get the compensation...
How much to ask for in a personal injury settlement.
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve proper compensation. However, it can be hard to know how much to ask for. It’s easy to want to be nice and not demand too much. However, your injury can cause you problems both now and later on in...
How long does a personal injury settlement take?
If you’ve been hurt in an accident or due to someone else’s negligence, you’re probably focusing on getting your settlement as quickly as possible. Well, we have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that most personal injury cases do not go to trial but...
How to get money from a car accident without a lawyer.
Have you been hurt in a car accident? It’s the worst. You need a new car, and you need treatment for your injuries. You might even have to miss work for medical care as you heal. You’re probably thinking about making sure that the other driver who caused...
What to do after a semi truck accident.
Sharing the road with semi-trucks can be a bit frightening. They’re so much larger than cars, and because they drive long distances, the drivers may be tired or distracted on the road. If you’re ever in an accident with a semi, you need to know what to do. There are...
What is a wrongful death settlement?
Having someone you love pass away is terrible to start with, but when it’s due to someone else’s negligence or intentional act, that makes things so much worse. You know it was preventable, and there’s no small amount of anger involved. Wrongful death settlements are...
How does workers compensation work?
If you’re injured during work, your employer is generally responsible for taking care of your medical needs. They do this using a type of insurance coverage called workers’ compensation. When workers’ comp is done right, it can do a lot to help you heal and get you...
How to fight a DUI without a lawyer.
Uh oh. The blue and red lights are behind you, and you’ve been drinking. The police run the tests, and you’re arrested for a DUI. Is it over? Do you just plead guilty? No! You can fight a DUI. However, sometimes people wonder if they can fight a charge like this...
What is a criminal defense attorney?
Around 10 million people per year are arrested for various criminal offenses. If you’ve been charged with a crime, you might wonder what’s next. Navigating the criminal system by yourself is terrifying. Prosecutors are not always honest and can be...