Do I Need a Lawyer?

September 28, 2011

Sometimes the answer is a no-brainer, like if you get sued or if you’re arrested or charged with a crime. But keep in mind that people hire lawyers for advice all the time for many types of situations. The most common situation is after an auto accident. After the accident, most people ask the same [...]

What is a Structured Settlement?

June 6, 2011

Like many people, your only exposure to the term “structured settlement” might be late night TV ads hawking immediate access to “your money.” Even if you already have one, you may not know how they operate and why they’re set up the way they are. So what is it exactly? A structured settlement is an [...]

Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Insurance Claim Adjuster

March 29, 2011

After an accident, your insurance company will assign an insurance adjuster who is responsible for investigating your claim. Their job is to determine how much of the claim is covered by your insurance policy and recommend the amount of payment. What should be a straight-forward task however, can sometimes get messy if you’re dealing with [...]

5 Things to Look for in a Good Personal Injury Attorney

February 21, 2011

When you experience a personal injury due to the negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation. A personal injury attorney is someone who practices the body of law that addresses the compensation of individuals who have suffered injury, primarily bodily injury, for which others are liable. Damages recoverable by a personal injury [...]