Personal injury claims are often adding insult, to insult, to injury. First there is an incident causing an injury, then you get the third degree from the insurance company. Before you are even finished getting your medical treatment they are pushing to get you to agree to a settlement, or outright denying the claim. Once they make an offer it is usually less than the case is worth. The number one question I get asked is, “What is this case worth?” Often the answer is rather

Many people believe that nearly all lawsuits will end in huge verdicts. Sadly the media coverage of a few large verdicts around the country have been severely misleading to the general public. When people take a lawsuit that involves hundreds of hours of attorney's putting together all of the facts, sifting through what is most helpful for their respective sides, and then spend several days or weeks even presenting it to a jury, the outcome of the trial is usually a just on

What seemed like a relatively minor fender bender so many months ago is now a lawsuit for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. You’re not a bad person and you certainly didn’t mean to run into someone. It is natural to feel defensive and become angry at the person suing you. And of course the darn lawyers get involved and everything just goes downhill fast. So let me clarify some things for you. No one thinks you are a bad person. No one is saying

Motor vehicle accidents happen every day all over. We’ve all seen the aftermath on the roadways, and we are always thankful it wasn’t us. But what happens when it is you? First and foremost, seek medical attention if you have any injuries. Even if your injuries do not warrant a trip to the emergency room, be sure you go to your family doctor or a walk-in clinic if you need anything. Second, call your insurance company. Many insurers have a requirement in their policy tha

One of the most common questions I hear is “Do I need an attorney to do this?” Whether it is a divorce, a landlord issue, Social Security, or putting together a contract or Will, this question comes up over and over. The answer… maybe. Sounds like a lawyer, I know. Not every case needs a lawyer. You can do a Will online, or get the documents to file for divorce from a clerk’s office. Plenty of people file for Social Security on their own, and some get approved without an

A lot of folks know they need legal help, but don’t really know what to do. Should you get out a phone book and start calling? Do a quick Google search and pick whoever comes up first? Call the people you see on TV or Billboard ads? If you get someone on the phone or email, what should you ask? How do you know you found the right one? Most people have no idea how to go about hiring a lawyer. Often they pick the one who answers the phone or responds to the email. But that c