From high-speed chases to scary animal encounters, we’ve all seen crazy videos caught on dashboard cameras, commonly referred to as “dash cams.” If you are a ridesharing driver, you may be wondering if a dash came is worth it.
A dash cam works by recording data and storing...
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When you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, it can be extremely difficult trying to obtain all of the evidence that you need in order to prove your claim, when you are already facing the challenges of recovering. But even though your recovery should trump everything else, obtaining the right evidence...
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Though a dog is a human’s best friend, it is important to remember that these friends of ours are still animals, and they can be dangerous when provoked or mistreated. Dog bites can lead to serious injury and expensive litigation. Read on to find important statistics...
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If a lawsuit becomes necessary, your personal injury attorney will explain in detail what you will have to do. Usually, the process involves the following steps:
• After the investigation and preparation for your case is done, your lawyer files a claim using a “Summons and Complaint” form. Typically, the...
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As any experienced personal injury attorney will explain, gathering evidence for your personal injury action begins immediately after the accident takes place. Assuming you are physically able, you should try and take as many pictures as possible immediately after your accident, collision or injury-causing event. This will help in the future as your...
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The individual who caused the accident in a personal injury claim is known as the defendant. The defendant does not play a major role in the initial stages of the personal injury claim unless the case goes to trial. But regardless of whether your claim is in the settlement or trial stages, your...
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If you’ve decided your mental or emotional injury case warrants exploration of litigation, your first step is to sit down with an experienced injury lawyer and tell your story. Your attorney will then give you an overview of your case’s strengths and weaknesses from a legal perspective and, by extension, your potential...
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What if the insurance company won’t consider a settlement?
If you and your accident attorney are unable to agree on a settlement figure with the insurance company, a lawsuit can result. This means your case will be litigated in court.
The case is usually brought against the person (or people)...
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Determining whether to take a personal injury claim to trial or to settle the case is a big decision for any accident lawyer. Before making this decision, your lawyer will go over the two main differences—preparation and costs.
Preparing for Trial
Personal injury claims that go to...
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How your personal injury claim is handled depends on how big the insurance company is, how many levels of authority you will have to deal with, and which defense counsel has been retained by the insurance company to accompany them. The bigger the insurance company and the stronger the defense counsel retained, the...
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