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November 10, 2022

When Is Mediation Not a Good Idea?

Personal injury mediation may help both parties to a case avoid a long, costly, and public trial in Alabama’s court system. However, it is not the universal solution to every case. Your lawyer will consider and advise you about the following scenarios where mediation may not be ideal. Both Sides Disagree on the Facts The…

Personal Injury

November 1, 2022

Is Mediation Legally Binding?

Mediation allows personal injury plaintiffs to arrive at a fair outcome quickly and at less cost than taking their case to trial. Unlike a judge or jury verdict, mediation is not legally binding, and both sides have equal control to determine a final outcome. Today, we’ll clear some misconceptions about mediation, demystify how it works,…

Personal Injury

October 20, 2022

What Happens After Deposition in a Personal Injury Case?

After going through a deposition, you may be breathing a sigh of relief. The deposition process can be nerve-wracking. Although you may feel like the hard part is over, your case is still a work in progress. Several things still need to happen before you can reach a final settlement and recover the compensation you…

Personal Injury

October 10, 2022

How You Know If Your Deposition Went Well

Have you been injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault? If you can’t reach a reasonable settlement with the insurer, your best option for recovering the compensation you deserve may be to file a personal injury lawsuit. Many people consider the deposition process one of the most nerve-wracking aspects of preparing a case…

Personal Injury

October 1, 2022

What Happens After Your Lawyer Sends a Demand Letter?

Many people think the process of filing an insurance claim is relatively simple. Yet, there are multiple steps involved. Some of these steps can become overwhelming, like drafting a demand letter. Writing a strong demand letter is one of the most crucial aspects of the claim process. While a demand letter doesn’t guarantee an immediate…

Personal Injury

September 20, 2022

How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid Out?

Settling a personal injury case is exciting. You’re eager to receive your check so you can deposit it in the bank and do what you want with it. However, it would help if you understood how settlement payments work, so you know what to expect. Typically, the settlement check you end up with isn’t the…

Personal Injury

September 10, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Your Lost Wages

The inability to earn a regular income could prevent a person from affording the cost of medical care and other expenses after getting hurt in an accident. When you can’t return to your job or function at full capacity, you might not receive the wages necessary to pay your bills. Wondering how you’ll treat your…

Personal Injury

September 1, 2022

How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated?

Calculating the value of something intangible, like pain and suffering, is complicated. You know the pain and suffering you endured after the accident entitles you to compensation. However, determining the amount you should receive can be challenging. Pain and suffering differs significantly from expenses, such as lost wages and medical bills. You can refer to…

Personal Injury

August 20, 2022

Best Ways to Request Medical Records

Medical evidence is one of the most crucial parts of a personal injury case. Pursuing compensation after an accident requires proof of various financial losses, such as medical treatment. Your medical records can prove that your injury happened in the accident you were in that was caused by someone else, and that your injury limits…

Personal Injury

August 10, 2022

How to Measure Lost Future Income

A common concern after a serious accident is how it will affect a person’s financial standing. The injury might prevent the accident victim from returning to work. That can negatively impact income, especially in the future, if the injury is permanent or debilitating. Treating an injury is an expensive cost for many. Some people can’t…

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How Much is My Case Worth?

This is an extremely difficult question to answer. The value of a case is based on a wide range of criteria including:

The extent of your injuries
Your inability to work / loss of earnings capacity
Your age
Past medical bills
Future medical bills
Pain and Suffering
Whether injuries are temporary or permanent
The insurance coverage of the other party
The identity and financial condition of the other party
and other factors.

All cases are unique and we assess them on a case-by-case basis.

How Do I Know if I Have a Case?

To have a personal injury case, you must have suffered an injury, and that injury had to be at least partially the fault of another. The injury can be physical or non-physical depending upon the case and the basis of the lawsuit. Invasion of privacy, assault, infliction of emotional distress or an attack on your reputation are examples of injuries that are non-physical.

How Long Will My Lawsuit Take?

Some cases settle within weeks, while others require litigation and can take over a year to reach completion.

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