What to Expect in a Personal Injury Deposition
A deposition is a formal, out-of-court testimony given under oath as part of the discovery process in a lawsuit. During a deposition, attorneys from both sides ask questions, and a court reporter records the session. A personal injury attorney can help you prepare, protect your rights, and respond appropriately to questions. Your answers can affect […]
How to Document Evidence After an Accident
Evidence is the key to any successful car accident claim. You need proof of liability for the accident and damages to succeed when dealing with an insurance company. However, you may face difficulties gathering the required evidence to receive full compensation for your injuries. Not only are you dealing with physical injuries and diminished capacities, […]
How Does Mediation Work in Personal Injury Cases?
Chances are that two parties to a lawsuit will reach a settlement at some point during the legal process. The question is when a settlement occurs and how you get there. Some lawsuits may be easier to settle than others. There are instances in which the differences between the two parties’ positions is not too […]
Do I Need to Go to Court for a Personal Injury Claim?
If you have suffered a personal injury, you may wonder if you must go to court to seek compensation. There are several ways that you can obtain recovery for your personal injury. How you proceed in a personal injury case depends on the facts and circumstances of your situation and the advice of your personal […]
What is Comparative Negligence?
In legal cases involving personal injury, understanding the concept of comparative negligence is important for determining liability. Comparative negligence refers to the principle that each party in an accident may be responsible to a certain degree depending on their contribution to the incident. This concept means that even if you were partially at fault for […]
Can I Claim Lost Wages After an Accident?
If you have been in an accident resulting in injuries, you may wonder if you can claim lost earnings as part of your compensation. The answer is yes, you have the right to seek compensation for any earnings you lost due to the accident. Whether you have had to take time off work to recover […]
How do Insurance Companies Determine Fault?
When you have suffered an injury in an accident, chances are that you will have to deal with an insurance company in your case. Insurance companies have a contractual obligation to defend their policyholder, and they will review your case to determine whether they want to settle. Insurance companies only have a legal obligation to […]
What Happens if the At-fault Party Doesn’t Have Insurance?
Every day, people take a risk when they get behind the wheel, and unfortunately, you cannot control who you are in an accident with on the roadway. The other driver may be one of the approximately 15 percent of Americans breaking the law in their state because they do not have a car insurance policy. […]
Do Insurance Companies Pay for Pain and Suffering?
If you are going through a personal injury case and wondering whether insurance companies will compensate you for pain and suffering, you are not alone. Many people facing such circumstances share the same concern. But in many cases, insurance companies do indeed pay for pain and suffering. When determining compensation, they consider various factors, including […]
Do insurance companies investigate injury claims?
When filing an injury claim with insurance companies, it is natural to have concerns about whether or not they will conduct an investigation. Insurance companies are in the business of protecting their interests, which means they will often make inquiries to determine the validity of a claim. This investigation may include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, […]