Personal Injury

I recently took on a good client’s personal injury claim.  The more I learned, the less I wanted to know.  The client, through a series of poor decisions, had literally killed (or at least seriously injured) his potential $100,000.00+ claim.  Now he had more like a $5,000.00 (maybe) claim.  Don’t meet the same fate, avoid the: Refuse treatment at the scene of the accident. The police officer will note “Non-injury accident” in the accident report.  The insurance company will use this against you. Don’t speak to the police officer at the scene. You must tell the police your side of [...]

Once you have completed your treatment or at least you are medically stable, you, or your lawyer if you’re smart, will need to negotiate the best possible settlement with the insurance company.  Today we’ll be discussing the when?, what?, and how?, of successfully, and amicably, resolving your person injury claim.  What you learn may end up as money in your pocket or the headache you avoid. #1) SETTLING TOO EARLY - When should I try to settle my claim? You’ve completed your treatment, but have you collected all of your medical bills and records from all of your medical providers?  [...]