on July 10th, 2023
If you have suffered injuries in an accident, you must file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company to receive compensation for your losses. Dealing with insurance adjusters can be frustrating, especially if they are not treating you fairly after an accident. Adjusters rely on various scare tactics during the claims process, hoping victims…
on June 26th, 2023
After an accident, feeling shaken, overwhelmed, and uncertain about what to do next is natural. However, if you’re considering a personal injury claim, there are crucial steps you need to take at the accident scene. Collecting evidence at this stage is paramount, as it can significantly bolster your case and increase your chances of securing…
on April 15th, 2023
If you are facing mediation of your personal injury lawsuit, or if mediation has already resolved your case, you might wonder what happens after a mediation settlement. Although mediation resolves a case, attorneys must finalize the settlement agreement before a plaintiff can receive their money. If an insurance company is paying all or part of…
on March 1st, 2023
An injury from someone else’s mistake can be overwhelming. It brings physical, emotional, and financial challenges. As you seek compensation, understanding dispute resolution methods is key. If your initial claim faces trouble, mediation may help. It may not be ideal for every situation, though. Knowing the pros and cons of mediation in injury cases is…
on February 1st, 2023
In any legal matter, including a personal injury case, the parties exchange evidence during a process known as discovery. Attorneys have various tools available during the discovery process. One example is a deposition. Attorneys use depositions for interviewing opposing parties and other witnesses. Depositions allow attorneys to conduct interviews and ask questions to uncover the…
on January 1st, 2023
A deposition often occurs during the discovery process in a personal injury lawsuit. Discovery involves the plaintiff’s lawyer and defense attorney requesting evidence from each other. Either lawyer can depose the other’s client or a witness to the incident. Depositions can be stressful. However, adequate preparation can help you get through the process smoothly. Knowing…
on September 1st, 2022
If you are involved in a personal injury case, you should understand the process of how personal injury settlements are paid out, so you know what to expect. It’s exciting when you finally settle a personal injury case. You want to deposit your check immediately so you can spend it. However, you likely won’t receive…
on August 1st, 2022
If you have been seriously hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, this can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. Your injury may be due to any type of accident. In Georgia, motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of injury deaths and the number two cause of visits to the emergency room…
on July 10th, 2022
Most personal injury cases end in insurance settlements for one key reason: Trials are risky for both the plaintiff and defendant, whereas a settlement is guaranteed money for the injured party and brings the case to a definitive end. It is in both sides’ interest to avoid a trial, yet there are times when settlement…
on July 1st, 2022
When you have been involved in a serious accident caused by someone else, you are aware of the pain from your injuries and the financial losses you have sustained. But one thing many people do not account for is how an accident can impact their mental health. Treating nightmares, anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder…
