5 September 2017
One of the most useful resources to have at your disposal when you have been involved in an auto accident is an accident attorney, mostly due to the fact that they can handle your case in a very efficient and effective manner. Listed below are two reasons to hire an attorney after an auto accident. They Can Handle All of the Interactions with the Insurance Companies One of the most useful ways that an attorney can help you is by handling all of the interactions you are likely to have with the insurance companies involved.
28 August 2017
When someone trespasses on your property and causes you damages, they should compensate you for the damages just as you should be compensated when a motorist crashes into your car. Here are some of the damages you can claim in the case of a trespass claim: Loss of Market Value You can claim this damage if the trespasser's actions interfered with the value of your property. There are several ways in which this may happen.
18 August 2017
Getting into a car accident is never a good thing, but it can be even worse when the at-fault driver was driving without insurance. All states require car insurance for people who drive, yet there are always people who break this law and drive without it. When this happens, settling the case is not always easy, and it may not result in receiving as much compensation as you really deserve from the accident.
12 August 2017
If you've recently suffered an on-the-job orthopedic injury, you may have already been prescribed narcotic pain relievers to help you manage your pain while your doctors and insurers work together on a longer-term plan. Unfortunately, many workers' compfnsation policies (and their backing insurers) have restrictions that can make it far easier to pay for prescription medication indefinitely than point you toward surgery, physical or occupational therapy, or other treatments that may take longer but which have a higher success rate.
4 August 2017
When it comes to a motor vehicle accident, a smartphone is often thought to be the enemy; the very reason for the circumstances. These devices aren't all bad. In the moments after an accident, your smartphone can prove to be a valuable tool, if you know how to use it. Capture Images Your smartphone is a great tool for capturing images after an accident. You can use your phone to take pictures of important things like any visible injuries you might have and damage to any of the vehicles involved in the incident.
19 July 2017
Getting in a car accident can be downright frightening. But after you've confirmed that you're alive and relatively okay, it's time to get down the business. The way you handle yourself and the collision over the next several days can mean the difference between being able to collect from the insurance companies and having to file a complicated lawsuit with the guidance of your lawyer. Chances are, the entire claim process will be a lot simpler if you follow these dos and don'ts.
10 July 2017
Uninsured motorists are the bane of the road, but one group that is often overlooked are underinsured drivers whose policy limits won't fully cover damages and losses resulting from accidents they caused. Here are two issues you may run into when dealing with an underinsured motorist and what you can do about them. There May Be a Time Limit for Filing a Claim If you have uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) coverage in your insurance policy, then the best way to handle an accident with an underinsured motorist is to file a claim with your own insurance provider for the balance not covered by the other person's policy.
6 July 2017
The best thing that you can do after having been injured while going about your work duties is to hire a workers' compensation attorney, mostly because the attorney can take steps to protect you once you have filed a workers' compensation claim and potentially get you more money. Listed below are three reasons to hire a workers' compensation attorney: They Don't Get Paid Unless You Do One of the biggest reasons that many individuals fail to hire an attorney when filing a claim is that they believe that they are going to have to pay a lot of money up front to their attorney, which can be a bit difficult after having sustained an injury and being unable to work.
26 June 2017
If you have been inured in an accident, the odds are that you are going to go through a whirlwind of emotions and feelings. You need to get medical attention, but at the same time your injury could be causing you to miss work. Without working it may be very difficult to pay the bills, and you could end up in a lot of trouble. The good news is that there are lawyers that understand and are able to represent your rights in a court of law.
13 June 2017
An injury that occurs outside of a place of business can often mean the business or property owner is at fault. Unfortunately, though, it will often come down to their word against yours. For this reason, you will need to secure witnesses or proof of fault. The following are three ways that you can achieve this. #1: Take your own photos photographic evidence should be secured as soon after the accident as possible.