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Justin Allen Hill
Written by Justin Allen Hill
Contributor Level 3

Oftentimes, an injured person, or their family, will have a hard time thinking clearly early after an accident. This guide is an attempt to point out mistakes, often made early after an accident, that may compromise an individual's potential personal injury claims.
Edgardo Rafael Baez
Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
Contributor Level 8

Many of our clients ask us why personal injury cases are handled by attorneys on a contingency basis in Texas. With this legal guide, we will try to explain, as simple as possible, the reasons behind it and the law that supports it.
Dwayne Charles Singleton
Written by Dwayne Charles Singleton
Contributor Level 4

How to value your personal injury case.
Edgardo Rafael Baez
Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
Contributor Level 8

This legal guide was created to allow those individuals involved in minor accidents handle their own personal injury cases. We always recommend that you contact a local attorney to handle review case.
Christopher Matthew Simon
Written by Christopher Matthew Simon
Contributor Level 4

Here are the steps to follow if you want to find a good Georgia injury attorney to handle a personal injury claim.
Steven R Smucker
Written by Steven R Smucker
Contributor Level 3

A: In almost all personal injury cases, your attorney will be paid a percentage of the final settlement or judgment resulting from your injury. The percentage will be discussed with you, and will be the subject of a written fee agreement.
Peter Charles Scholle
Written by Peter Charles Scholle
Contributor Level 4

Many people who are injured through the fault of another are left wondering exactly what happens next. For most, this is their first interaction with the civil justice system. This article was written to help an injured party understand what to expect when pursuing a personal injury claim.
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Written by Stephanie Frasure Brown
Contributor Level 4

Before settling your child's personal injury claim, ensure that the correct procedure is followed. In Georgia, settlement of minor's personal injury claims is controlled by statute. The settlement may require approval of the Probate Court.
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Written by Stephanie Frasure Brown
Contributor Level 4

Be cautious when your attorney settles your personal injury case. If you are permanently disabled and depend on government benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, that recovery could disqualify you from receiving the government benefits that you need.
Alan James Brinkmeier
Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Contributor Level 10

If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, you may consider filing a personal injury lawsuit. If your injury is not serious you may want to pursue other options.
Moses Alexander Yneges
Written by Moses Alexander Yneges
Contributor Level 4

Steps for making a personal injury claim.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

In Georgia there are time limits on lawsuits, each rule usually has exceptions.
Isaac R Jackson
Written by Isaac R Jackson
Contributor Level 4

If you were injured by another party and you are negotiating the value of your injury claim with the responsible party's insurance company, you need to know the value of your injury claim in order to obtain the best result.
Kennedy Legler III
Written by Kennedy Legler III
Contributor Level 4

Accidents resulting in personal injuries are a common occurrence in our daily lives. In addition to auto accidents, we may suffer personal injuries or property damage in accidents in the home, at work or on the streets. You can protect yourself by consulting a lawyer and following these steps.
Michael Joseph Schreyer
Written by Michael Joseph Schreyer
Contributor Level 4

Knowledge is not enough. Experience is not enough. Preparation is not enough. Passion is not enough. It takes all of these qualities, in generous proportions to have what you need in a great personal injury lawyer.
Dennis Michael Phillips
Written by Dennis Michael Phillips
Contributor Level 7

In most instances, Florida is a pure comparative negligence state. That means that a Plaintiff can recover for the percentage of his damages that were caused by one or more Defendants. However, Mothers Against Drunk Driving lobbied in an exception to Florida's pure comparative negligence tradition
Ryan Todd Campbell
Written by Ryan Todd Campbell
Contributor Level 3

1. Attend to your injuries. Get the best and most thorough medical treatment available. 2. Contact your Insurance Agent. You may have coverage to pay all or part of your medical bills. 3. Make a claim. 4. Contact a competent Personal Injury Attorney.
Mark Patrick Cressman
Written by Mark Patrick Cressman
Contributor Level 4

In any case there will always be individual factors to consider while evaluating a personal injury claim whether it arises from a car accident, trucking accident, slip and fall, or any other type of injuries which have been suffered through the negligence of another.
Michael J. Helfand
Written by Michael J. Helfand
Contributor Level 7

Different lawyers charge different ways for different types of cases. If you are thinking about hiring a personal injury attorney in Illinois, here is what you can expect.
Andrew Michael Korduba
Written by Andrew Michael Korduba
Contributor Level 3

Personal injury cases include car/motorcycle/truck/bus accidents, slip/trip and fall (aka premises liability cases), dog bites, assault & battery, and "dram-shop" cases against restaurants & bars for serving intoxicated persons liquor who then go out and injure or kill people.

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