By The Case Handler | Published September 8, 2015 | Posted in General, trial strategy | Tagged Tags: personal injury law, trial strategy | 2 Comments
Lawyer’s Diary: Choosing Between Settlement and Trial
As a trial attorney, you often have to make tough decisions. On the eve of trial or right after you present your case to the jury, the defendant makes a settlement offer. Usually these last minute settlement offers are well below what you think is fair to your client. And then, your client asks you Read More
Read MoreWhat do I do if I get into an accident?
REPORT THE ACCIDENT. No matter how you got hurt, you must be able to place yourself at the scene of the accident. In most instances a call to 911 will trigger a police and/or emergency medical service response. When the authorities arrive you must tell them exactly what happened and advise them of any injuries Read More
Read MoreWho will pay my medical bills?
Who will pay my medical bills? Medical bills are usually the costliest expense associated with a personal injury case. These bills are incurred during the initial emergency medical response and, if long-term or lifetime medical care is required, remain an ongoing concern for the injured party and their family. Automobile Accidents: If you are involved Read More
Read MoreImmigrants have the right to obtain compensation in a personal injury lawsuit
Over the years, I have consulted with more than one thousand individuals who have been injured as a result of negligence. Since I work at a law firm that also handles immigration matters, I have been asked countless times by my clients, “Does it matter that I am an immigrant?” The answer is no. Period. Read More
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