How to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
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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When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
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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How Often Are Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Won?
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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The Most Common Bicycle Accident Injury Questions
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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How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
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 Punitive Damages Taxable?
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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