Have you ever wondered how a personal injury case is handled? How do attorneys decide on a settlement amount, and how do they communicate this to the other party? How are agreements reached, and how much does it cost to settle a case? These are all questions you may have if you are the victim
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Victims of accidents have to deal with several problems all at once. First, there is the physical pain and suffering associated with an injury. This can be relatively minor or it can be unbearable. Second, the victim, as well as his or her family, often has emotional trauma to deal with from the accident and
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If you have been the victim of an accident, it is very likely that at some point you may receive a settlement offer from an insurance company. Many victims assume that these companies are fair and above-board, so they accept these offers without hesitation. It is only later that they realize that the offer was
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For many people, the term “personal injury accident” conjures up images of a minor injury from a car accident or a slip and fall. In most cases, these people reason, the negligent party has insurance coverage to pay for liability and compensate the victim. However, this picture is not always so simple, and it is
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We would all like to believe that others will treat us fairly, particularly when we have been injured and are at our most vulnerable. Sadly, the truth is that insurance companies often try to avoid paying claims in order to save money, even when it is clear that the victim deserves compensation. In many cases,
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Some of the most debilitating and devastating injuries occur when a victim suffers brain or spinal cord trauma. These types of injuries are often marked by permanent physical disability, loss of use of parts of the body, changes in intellectual or emotional makeup, and inability to work or live independently. Because these types of injuries
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If you have been injured in an accident, the first thing on your mind is probably your physical condition. At the moment of the crash, fall, or another event, you may not be thinking about who will pay your medical bills or your lost wages. However, it is very important to determine quickly who
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One of the most common questions victims have is how much their personal injury claim is worth. This is not a simple question to answer, as many factors can affect the value of a claim. On the other hand, there are some guidelines that help personal injury attorneys determine how much they should settle
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Chronic pain syndrome is a disabling set of conditions that affect about 25 percent of those with serious injuries. According to a recent study, chronic pain is the leading complaint among ambulatory patients after surgery or injury. Chronic pain can impact all areas of a patient’s life and lead to depression, anxiety, and other long-term
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One question that sometimes arises for personal injury victims is, “Can I recover damages if I am the victim of a crime?” The answer to this question is not as simple as it might seem. While it is obvious that you have been injured and that the perpetrator is responsible, it is not always clear
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