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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Two men required hospital treatment for serious head injuries after a pedestrian versus car accident in Burlington. One of the injured men required air transport to the hospital. A third woman was also struck by the vehicle, but she escaped with minor injuries. All three of the pedestrians were road workers employed by the City […]