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2018 Legal Health Check-Up
It is once again that time of year to set New Year's Resolutions! Most people will set some fitness, education and financial goals, but it is also important to take a yearly inventory of your 2018 legal health check up. We are providing this check-up as a way to get...
Why Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer?
I sat down in my conference room today to meet a potential client. He was a large man, over six feet tall, weighing at least 200 pounds and he wore a thick beard. The way he handled himself revealed that he was someone who had grown up learning to work hard. He had...
Your Lawsuit Can Make the World a Better Place
In religious societies, like the one where I live; there are many people who have a moral objection to suing people. They read scriptures like 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 and question whether they are justified in suing someone who has wronged them, your lawsuit can make the...
Make Sure to Lean Your Ladder Against the Right Wall
I love it when clients share wisdom with me. I recently helped a retired client settle a personal injury claim after a significant automobile accident. Over the course of her case, we had the chance to have many conversations. make sure to lean your ladder against the...
When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
A lot of people try to pursue their personal injury case on their own. Technically, there is nothing to prevent you from attempting to negotiate with the insurance company. In fact, it may be a worthwhile thing to do for people who have smaller; when to hire a...
The Dreaded “Pre-existing Condition” and What It Means for Your Personal Injury Claim
Imagine you were just in accident and you hurt your neck. You file an insurance claim thinking everything will go smoothly, the dreaded pre existing condition and what it means for injury claim. After all, your neck did not hurt before your accident, but it sure...
What if I Can’t Go Back to Work After an Injury?
Disabling injuries change peoples’ lives. Over the years, we have seen far too many people go from being healthy and productive breadwinners to wondering if they will be able to pay their mortgage or keep their cell phone turned on. It is doubly frustrating when...
How to Know if An Insurance Settlement is Fair
Automobile insurance companies hold the upper hand when dealing with people on personal injury claims. The insurance company has better access to information, they have more experience, and they have all the money in the world so there is no pressure on them...
The Art of Compromise
You’ve hired an attorney. You’ve gone over your legal theories and positions, and you are sure you are going to win your case. Then, your attorney suggests you participate in a settlement negotiation. “No way!” you think, I have a winning case, why would I...