Legal

Filing a personal injury claim against an individual or business is difficult, but pursuing compensation from a government entity can be even more complicated. For example, the statute of limitations is often much shorter if you file against the government. This means you need to work hard to gather evidence and file your claim...

Personal injury claims usually work to recover compensation that can be used to pay for medical bills associated with the plaintiff’s injuries. Yet, quite often, the health care providers themselves will file their own claims against the defendants in your personal injury claim. Through these claims, they can assert that they be at the...

Sometimes, it is not completely necessary to engage in litigating personal injury claims through the civil court system. Instead, plaintiffs can take advantage of other dispute resolution methods when seeking compensation for their damages. Of these dispute resolution methods, mediation is being used very commonly. Attorneys and insurers see the value in mediation, so...

When engaged in personal injury litigation, it is important to understand legal concepts that relate to your case. The “last clear chance” rule is one such concept that should be understood in order to maximize your ability to navigate the claims process effectively. This rule has its origins in common law, meaning it is...

As you are engaged in a personal injury lawsuit, concerns about how much money you will acquire at the end of the process may arise. Firstly, you need to recover a settlement, but then, you may need to pay taxes on that settlement. Depending on where you live, the taxes may significantly reduce the...