If you have been involved in a car accident that has left you injured, you need to be very careful about what you say and how you interact with the insurance company. The wrong actions can negatively affect any personal injury settlement that you may be entitled to. Unfortunately, there are many myths out there related to insurance companies and car accidents. Learning the truth about these myths will help you avoid a mistake that may wind up costing you later.
22 December 2017
As a truck driver, your job involves the operation of a massive vehicle, so there is always the potential of an accident occurring or an injury happening, whether it is due to an auto accident or otherwise. While workers' compensation is designed to pick up the tab when someone on the job gets hurt, there are some situations when this form of business insurance will not pay an employee for the costs they incur.
30 October 2017
If you manage a team of lawyers, you're likely always looking for ways to make improvements to your business and continue to make your customers happy. Owning and managing a law firm takes a lot of hard work and is a constant learning process. One way that you can make improvements and offer benefits to your staff is by investing in continuing legal education. This is a great way to continue to learn and grow as a team while staying ahead of legal trends.
30 October 2017
In a move that definitely surprised the plaintiffs, a U.S. District judge ruled against a police officer who had tried to sue Black Lives Matter (BLM) for damages related to injuries he sustained during a protest. The judge's reasoning was that Black Lives Matter was a social movement and not a judicial entity capable of being sued. Here's more information about this ruling and how you can avoid making this same error when you launch your personal injury lawsuit against someone who injured you:
29 September 2017
If you've been involved in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, especially if the accident was not your fault. In order to receive compensation, you need to make sure you take the necessary steps. Failure to take the right measures may cause you problems when you try to obtain compensation. Here are four mistakes that can undermine your personal injury case. Failing to File Your Claim on Time
27 January 2017
If you are planning to lease a business space, one of the questions you will need to answer is whether to sign a long-term or short-term lease. These three questions should help you settle the debate: Expected Fluctuations in Rental Prices in the Neighborhood A long lease is suitable if you expect rental prices to go up in the future; it allows you to lock your rate in favorably. The reverse is true if you suspect prices to go down in the near future.
13 January 2017
When you are involved in an accident, the time immediately following is extremely critical if you are to prove that you were wronged. While you may be understandably traumatized by the accident, ensuring that either you or a trusted family member or friend complete some important tasks could make the difference between getting a fair settlement offer from the at-fault driver's insurance carrier and just a token sum. You never know when the worst will happen and it pays to be prepared so read below to get more information about the steps to take after your accident that could help you prove your personal injury claim.
13 January 2017
If you are currently worried about the care of your elderly parent in a nursing home and you haven't gotten any information back from management about your complaints, it's time to talk to a lawyer. You are paying the facility a fee to take care of your parent, and to address the different concerns that you have. There are a lot of ways you can report the information to your lawyer accurately, and things that your lawyer will want to know.
4 January 2017