Whether you were directly involved in the accident or simply a bystander who saw the incident, at some point you may be called on to testify in court. Since the judge or jury will be relying on information you provide to reach a decision, here are a few tips to help you be a good witness. Organize Your Thoughts Memory is notoriously unreliable. Though people like to think their memories are infallible, they can become corrupted by time, biology, and other factors.
11 May 2015
If you've never had to file a claim with your auto insurance company before, then you may not have an accurate idea of what filing a claim will be like. You've paid your bills on time and been a good customer, so you might understandably picture a simple process of filling out forms and receiving a check for damages in a timely manner. Unfortunately, for many drivers, it's not that simple.
16 April 2015
Also known as living wills, revocable trusts differ from traditional wills in several significant ways, but the major advantage they have for most people is that they bypass probate courts and instead transfer money and assets to beneficiaries immediately. This is helpful to heirs in a variety of ways, including: Probate is expensive, and the costs usually are taken out of the estate, leaving far less money for heirs. Probate ties up property and assets for at least several months and often for longer than a year.
25 March 2015
In order to win a car accident injury case, you and your lawyer must be able to demonstrate that the other driver's actions led to the accident, and thus also to your injuries. In the legal profession, this process is known as "establishing negligence." Sometimes establishing negligence in a car accident case is simple. Perhaps a driver ran a red light and t-boned your car, and the whole incident was caught on a public traffic camera.
13 March 2015
During the day, you might not think twice before hopping on social media and chatting with your friends or family members. You might post about that upcoming event, ask for advice, or show off that new boat. Although your simple posts might seem innocent and inconsequential, your social media statements could be used against you in divorce court. In fact, according to one survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 81% of attorneys who responded stated they had used or come across social media evidence.
25 February 2015
If you have you been injured on a property that you are renting, you may wonder whether you have a personal injury case against them. Will any personal injury lawyers take your case? It's a tricky question. In general, the laws in most states are written to protect landlords from injury claims by tenants. When you rent a property to live in, you are considered as if you were the owner when it comes to most injuries sustained on the property.
12 February 2015
The moment you get hurt, it's hard to think of anything but the pain. That's why you need to make a plan to deal with injuries now before they occur. Whether you slip in a grocery store, get rear ended by another car, injure yourself while working or get hurt in almost any other way, here's what you need to do after an accident or personal injury: 1. Gather proof
4 February 2015
Slip and fall claims are one of the most difficult legal cases to navigate. Even if the accident was truly not your fault, it can be easy for the property owner's insurer to twist the facts and prevent you from getting adequate compensation. If you have recently been injured in a fall and are considering a slip and fall claim, here are four things you should know to help you win your case.
27 January 2015
Car accidents occur every day, and many people have been involved in more than one car accident in their lifetime. While some car accidents are quite minor and result in little more than a few scrapes and bruises, others are much more serious and result in the critical injury, hospitalization, disability and even the death of the victim. Here are 5 staggering truths about car accidents, and what to do if you or a loved one were involved in a motor vehicle accident of any kind.
20 January 2015
When you are arrested for a DUI, you don't always need to be represented by an attorney. If you have never been in trouble before and your blood alcohol concentration was less than .11, you might just want to plead guilty and move on. However, there are many circumstances when the smart choice is to hire a lawyer. Here are five of them. You Aren't Guilty If you honestly, truly were not driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you are going to need an attorney to prove it to the judge.
15 January 2015