Personal Injury
Chances of Winning a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If another person’s actions have caused you harm, you may be considering filing a California personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries. However, before taking the step to hire a lawyer, you may be wondering, “What are my odds of winning a personal injury lawsuit?” This is a reasonable question since time is...
What Happens If My Personal Injury Claim Goes to Court?
Many people head into legal proceedings determined to seek justice by having their day in court. While estimates vary, it appears that around 95 percent of civil cases, including personal injury cases, never make it that far. Instead, most end in a negotiated settlement, out of court, usually thrashed out between a personal injury lawyer...
How to Fight a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Being involved in a car accident, slip-and-fall, motorcycle crash, or any other type of accident can be a stressful experience. That anxiety can be further compounded if you later learn that you are accused of causing the accident and a lawsuit has been filed against you. Having a lawsuit filed against you is a serious...
What Happens After a Deposition in a Personal Injury Case?
Most personal injury claims, including car accidents and other cases involving harm caused by a liable party, are resolved through negotiations with the insurance company. However, an insurance company may undervalue a claim and refuse to negotiate a fair settlement. In this situation, it may be necessary to pursue compensation for damages by filing a...
How Long Should a Personal Injury Case Take to Settle?
No one ever leaves home expecting to suffer a personal injury. Yet, from the time you step out the door, a personal injury can occur anywhere, at any time. In fact, within just one year, some 269,031 people were injured in California auto accidents. Unfortunately, an accident can easily happen when someone is negligent. You probably...
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
Personal injury law protects victims who are injured or suffering property damage due to someone else’s negligence. Lawyers can help you use these laws to get compensation for your losses after a car accident, another injury, or wrongful death. How exactly do lawyers help? As you consider the following information about what personal injury lawyers...
When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
Deciding whether to hire a personal injury attorney after an accident can feel overwhelming. However, knowing when it’s in your best interest to seek legal representation is key to your financial recovery. In this article, we will analyze indications of when hiring an attorney is likely to be most beneficial for you. This gives you...
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations California
A life-altering injury can happen to anyone, often unexpectedly. It could impact your ability to work, reduce your joy, and leave you with daunting medical bills. If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligent actions, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. In the aftermath of a personal injury, it can...