A common question when considering whether to retain a personal injury lawyer is how long your case will take to resolve. There is no short answer to this question, unfortunately. Depending on how various factors play out, your claim could take a few months to a few years to resolve. Recovery Time One of the … Read more
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingent fee basis. This means the amount of their fee is a percentage of the amount of their client’s recovery, usually 33.3%. The upside of this arrangement is that the client does not have to pay any fee unless and until there is a recovery. The downside of … Read more
Most personal injury claims are brought to recover money damages for harm caused by the negligence of some person or company. Negligence is the primary basis for claims arising out of auto accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls, and medical and dental malpractice. Auto policies provide coverage personal injury claims arising out of an … Read more
A personal injury claim is a civil claim for compensation of victims of both accidents and social wrongs. If suit is filed the injured person is the plaintiff and the party the plaintiff seeks compensation from is the defendant. The compensation sought is generally money damages. Types of Personal Injury Cases Personal injury claims may … Read more
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance are additional layers of coverage offered by insurance companies in auto insurance policies to protect against the risk that an at-fault driver does not have liability insurance, or has liability limits that are too low to cover all medical expenses or damages. Uninsured Motorist (UM) insurance provides coverage to the … Read more
PIP Coverage Is No-Fault Auto Medical and Wage Loss Insurance When it comes to auto insurance, liability insurance tends to receive the most attention. PIP or “Personal Injury Protection” is an important coverage that often gets overlooked by consumers. PIP is often referred to as “no fault” coverage, because it pays out claims regardless of … Read more
When you are involved in an auto accident, you will probably have to deal with at least two different insurance companies, your own and the insurance company for the other motorist involved in the accident. You have different obligations depending on which insurance company you are dealing with. Dealing With Your Own Insurance Company After … Read more
Almost all of us will be involved in a car accident sometime in our lives. Following are tips for what to do if this happens to you: Take Precautions If your vehicle is a hazard to other traffic and it is possible to do so, pull over to the side of the road. Turn on … Read more