Pay Attention to $17 Million Award from Federal Jury

Award from Federal Jury

If you’ve been exposed to asbestos, you need to pay attention to a recent federal jury’s decision – especially if you’re a U.S. Navy veteran, power plant worker or refinery worker.

Jury Awards $17 Million to Family of Man with Exposed to Asbestos

A federal jury in Arizona recently awarded $17 million to the surviving family members of a man who passed away because of mesothelioma. The man developed the condition after being exposed to asbestos during his years of working at the U.S. Naval Shipyard in Virginia.

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Never Negotiate With Insurance Companies Alone

Never Negotiate With Insurance Companies Alone

Whether you’re recovering from an automobile accident caused by another driver or a slip-and-fall due to a wet surface, you should never be in a hurry to accept a settlement offer without first talking with an attorney. In this article, we’ll talk about the myriad of reasons why.

Insurance Companies Are All About Profit

The slick marketing materials and commercials insurance companies distribute make them sound like very concerned people who only want to help. The reality is that insurance companies are businesses – huge, multi-billion dollar businesses – with priority number one being their bottom line.

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The High Cost of Delay

The High Cost of Delay

When someone is injured in an accident, he or she may delay in hiring a personal injury attorney or filing a claim. This is often because the victim does not believe he or she has a case or is confused about the process of filing a personal injury claim. Additionally, insurance companies may cause delay … Read more

I Did Not Think I Was Injured

I Did Not Think I Was Injured

Personal injury lawyers hear certain statements quite frequently, and one that is often repeated in a personal injury attorney’s office is, “But I did not think I was injured!” This statement is usually in response to a question such as, “Why did you refuse medical treatment?” or “Why did you not go to a doctor?” … Read more