The first step is to pick up the phone and call us. Attorney William Messervy When you’ve been injured in an accident or due to someone else’s negligence, figuring out how to hire a personal injury lawyer should be a top priority. After seeking medical attention, your next move should be to seek legal representation.…
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The aftermath of an experience that causes pain, injury, or loss of life can be confusing. It can be difficult to understand where to go and what to do after you begin the healing process. Once you have had time to catch your breath, the next step is figuring out how to receive compensation for…
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Only 20% of medical malpractice lawsuits are successful. This is according to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPBD), a government database of all medical malpractice reports and payments. The NPBD reports that 80% of all medical malpractice lawsuits end with no payout. This shows how important it is to have experienced legal representation in medical…
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Bike riding is an activity that’s fun, inexpensive, and something you can do all year. Unfortunately, bike riding also comes with its share of dangers because of inattentive drivers, cyclists, and hazardous road conditions. The U.S. averages 49,000 bicycle injuries per year. An overwhelming number of these accidents are preventable. Though we hope you’ll be…
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Though it may be surprising, the most straightforward answer is that it could cost nothing or something. That seems vague, but the cost for a personal injury lawyer depends on your case. Whether it is a settlement, goes to trial, whether your case is won or lost, and the amount of compensation won are all…
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Are Wrongful Death Settlements Taxable? Paying taxes is as American as apple pie. Taxes are commonly paid on wages earned from work or when shopping. They can even get deducted from legal settlements won in court. Interestingly, not all legal payments are created the same. That means you may not owe taxes depending on the…
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We have some of the best medical care in the world. Excellent medical facilities, advanced research, and well-educated health professionals provide unmatched benefits to patients. Unfortunately, even with the best healthcare, mistakes that cause pain, disability, and even death can occur. Medical malpractice happens when a nurse, doctor, or other medical professional fails to provide…
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Alcohol allows us to connect socially and to celebrate special events and holidays. According to the CDC, 66.3% of Americans over 18 consumed alcohol in 2018. Bars and restaurants are popular places for alcohol consumption. Too much alcohol could lead to driving under the influence. Alabama has liquor liability laws, also known as dram shop…
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The payout of wrongful death settlements can remove a huge weight off the shoulders of the family members that lost a loved one. Losing a loved one can change you forever. The sting of the loss is even greater when it is due to a disregard for your loved one’s well-being. In many cases, family…
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