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6 Common Misconceptions About Personal Injury Claims

On behalf of: kat | Posted in: Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Slip & Fall Accidents, Wrongful Death on: Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Misconception 1: I have insurance, I don’t need a lawyer. It is important to remember that insurance companies are running a business for profit. An initial offer from the insurance company to settle your claim will almost always be less than the full amount of your coverage and may not be enough to cover your medical […]

How Much is My Case Worth?

On behalf of: kat | Posted in: Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Wrongful Death on: Thursday, July 28, 2016

One of the most common questions we are asked during an initial free consultation is: “How much is my personal injury case worth?” It is difficult to answer such a question based on the limited information from a one-hour consultation. To determine the value of a personal injury case, an attorney must evaluate the compensation […]

How are Damages Calculated in a Personal Injury Case?

On behalf of: kat | Posted in: Wrongful Death on: Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Question: What can I ask for in my personal injury claim? Is there a specific amount I should be asking for? Answer: A personal injury settlement demand takes into consideration a number of factors: How the injury occurred (auto accident, defective product, negligently maintained premises, etc); Severity of the accident itself (for example, a low impact […]