Birmingham Personal Injury Blog Archives

How to Scare an Insurance Adjuster

Insurance companies are large, intimidating businesses. Adjusters are the ones handling the injury claims, and it’s their job to try to avoid paying. They want to reduce the value as much as possible or find a sufficient reason to deny the claim. Dealing with the insurance adjuster might seem scary and overwhelming. However, you can…

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Can Insurance Companies Deny Claims for Pre-Existing Conditions?

Getting hurt in an accident disrupts your life. You must alter your usual schedule to include doctor’s appointments. If you can’t return to work, the financial consequences can be severe. Dealing with the lingering effects of an injury, both financial and physical, is overwhelming and can be additionally frustrating if the accident was caused by…

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How Much Tax Is Paid on Personal Injury Settlements?

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…

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Why Some Personal Injury Cases Go to Trial

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…

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What Happens After Mediation Settlement?

Mediation 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…

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How Long Does Mediation Take in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Mediation allows many a personal injury case in Alabama to resolve quickly, confidentially, and amicably. However, the process takes time and compromise, especially if your goal is to reach the maximum fair settlement for your injuries and losses. In the best case, it can take a month or two, though it will take longer if…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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