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Last Updated : September 28, 2023
Obtaining a personal injury case settlement or lawsuit award can be complex, and you could encounter more complications once tax season rolls around. Depending on the specifics of your compensation, you may be required to pay taxes on some of the funds that you receive. Let’s explore how much tax is paid on settlements and…
Read More About How Much Tax Is Paid on Personal Injury Settlements?Most personal injury cases don’t go to trial. In fact, according to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, less than four percent of personal injury cases make it to trial. While chances are good that a given personal injury case will end with a settlement, sometimes the defendant and plaintiff cannot come to an…
Read More About Why Some Personal Injury Cases Go to TrialMediation can often feel like purgatory to those looking to get the compensation they and their family need after an injury caused by someone else’s wrongdoing. After you reach a settlement, you may still wait some time to receive your check. Therefore, it’s essential to understand how mediation settlements work, what happens after you finalize a…
Read More About What Happens After Mediation Settlement?Recognizing the Signs of Eating Disorders in Children, and How to Help. By Hannah Maynor After obesity and asthma, eating disorders are the third most common chronic illness among adolescents. Given that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, the importance of recognizing it in growing children is unparalleled and early…
Read More About Skip the Scale: They Learn from UsWe’ve all heard the adage, “To err is human.” But what about to err is robot? Artificial intelligence (AI) powered medical technologies are rapidly evolving and finding a home in many clinical practices. The intention behind the push is to automate more tasks so that doctors can spend more time addressing patient concerns. But can…
Read More About Could Artificial Intelligence cause medical errors?Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP is pleased to announce that eight of our attorneys have been named among 2022’s Super Lawyers Honorees and Rising Stars. Kirby Farris is celebrating his 11th consecutive year as a Super Lawyers Honoree. Ken Riley has been named a Super Lawyers Honoree every year since 2009. Jessica Zorn and Calle…
Read More About 8 FRP Attorneys named among Super Lawyers Honorees and Rising Stars 2022Many Americans work hard for decades to save money for retirement. Home improvements are put on hold, funds are deducted from paychecks, and cost-saving budgets are strictly kept so that money can be stored away, invested and grown into a security net for one’s elder years. But what happens when a recession hits? That is…
Read More About What Is The Best Course Of Action For Your Retirement Plan During A Recession?Everyone has a habit they are trying to give up or add to their routine. Qualtrics performed a study in July of 2021, which discovered that “61% of Americans are trying to break unhealthy habits developed during the coronavirus pandemic.” While, some habits are useful, such as making your bed in the morning or brushing…
Read More About How To Break Bad HabitsGoing on vacation to experience different parts of the world is fun, but it can also be dangerous. It is important to prioritize your safety while traveling both abroad and domestically. Be aware of your surroundings When sightseeing and exploring a new place, it is easy to become distracted. It is important to remain alert…
Read More About How to Prioritize Safety while TravelingConflict is a part of everyday life. Therefore, it is imperative to teach young children how to manage conflict on their own. According to Connections Academy, there are five steps for children to practice in order to learn conflict resolution skills. The first step is to STOP. Stopping means taking a step back, taking a…
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