Personal injury attorneys handle all types of cases concerning a person who has suffered injuries due to the negligence, recklessness or intentional actions of another party. Some of these cases may include motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, assault, sexual assault, nursing home abuse and neglect, wrongful death and catastrophic …
How Much to Ask for in a Personal Injury Settlement?
All personal injury cases are unique, but you should ask for no less than the average based on your situation, which could be anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 or even as much as millions for catastrophic, permanent injuries. The defense attorney or insurance company will make a settlement offer. You can accept or reject it. …
What Does It Mean to Work with a Lawyer on a Contingency Basis?
Where Civil Litigation Picks Up After a Criminal Case
When you’re injured as a result of someone else’s criminal conduct, the outcome of the criminal case can sometimes be cathartic, but it won’t compensate you for the losses you’ve suffered. You still have bills to pay. While a criminal court may order a defendant to pay restitution, in most cases, an injured plaintiff must …
What Happens in a Consultation With a Lawyer
If this is your first time meeting with an attorney about your case, you’ll need to go through an initial consultation before the lawyer can accept your case. This first appointment will give you and the attorney the chance to get to know each other, while also giving them the opportunity to review the specifics …
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