Personal injury claims can range in severity from mild to quite serious. If you were injured in an accident, you might be wondering what will go into the process of the insurance company determining a settlement. The following are a few things a claims adjuster will take a look at. The At-Fault Individual’s Story The at-fault party’s insurance company isn’t just going to take your word that their client was responsible for an accident… read more →
If you have recently found out that your loved one has been abused in a nursing home facility, you may be angry, confused, and have many questions about what happened. Perhaps you have addressed the facility only to be given excuses or ignored all together. In other cases you may be reassured that what happened will never happen again. Meanwhile, your loved one is emotionally distraught over the incident, and perhaps even in physical pain.… read more →
Personal Injury Lawyer Bankruptcy and the Automatic Stay When you file for bankruptcy, an automatic stay goes into place to stop creditors from pursuing collection activities against you. The stay applies to almost every kind of collection activity, including legal proceedings, wage garnishments, and contacts by mail or phone. If a collection attorney violates that stay and continues to pursue you, they may be breaking the law. Exceptions to the Bankruptcy Stay The stay has… read more →
Deciding to file bankruptcy is a personal and difficult choice. Whether you’re in this position because of poor financial decisions or because of medical bills or other unforeseen issues, your next steps could be confusing. As an individual, you have different bankruptcy options. But understanding which option is best for your individual situation can lead to confusion and uncertainty. Many people let that confusion prevent them from filing, which only puts them in more financial… read more →
There are a number of ways that rear end collisions can occur. Some of the time, a rear end collision may even cause a chain reaction, meaning, multiple vehicles could be involved. Determining fault in rear end collisions may be complicated, especially considering that many tend to point the blame at the driver who collided with the vehicle in front of them. If you have been injured in a rear end collision, your first step… read more →
