One of the first things that most people want to know when they receive an award after an auto accident settlement is whether they have to pay taxes on this money. The answer may depend on how the verdict or settlement is structured and the circumstances of the award. Only a tax advisor can ultimately

If you are considering hiring a personal injury attorney, it is very important that you ask certain questions before you sign a fee agreement. Asking these questions and listening carefully to the answers can save you a great deal of trouble and help you hire the right attorney for your case. 8 Important questions to

If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to recover personal injury damages. However, in order to collect these damages, you may have to file a personal injury lawsuit. These lawsuits are filed in civil court and are governed by civil law in the state in which you sue. Victims

Insurance companies have a duty to act in “good faith” when settling a claim. However that does not mean that insurance companies have not been known to prevent claimants from obtaining full justice, or even deny claims based on bogus reasons. It is important to understand bad faith and how Florida law views these attempts

Most people give little thought to what personal injury attorneys do for their clients. If people think of personal injury lawyers at all, they often think of huge settlements that are reported on the major news networks. However, personal injury attorneys represent victims of all types of accidents, including those who have relatively small settlements.