Your case will probably not go to trial when you file a personal injury lawsuit. More commonly, the parties to a personal injury lawsuit enter into a settlement agreement. A settlement agreement is a contract that resolves all claims between the parties. The plaintiff agrees to release their claims against the defendant in exchange for some amount of compensation....
Continue ReadingYour insurance policy is a contract that works like this: in exchange for you, the policyholder, paying premiums to the insurance company, the company must provide coverage and pay you for valid claims as detailed in your policy. You file insurance claims as either a first-party or third-party claim. First-party claims are when you seek to have your insurance...
Continue ReadingWhen shopping for a new car, there are so many things to consider, and car safety isn’t always at the top of the list. In the excitement of buying a new car, it is easy to get caught up in the features and aesthetics. After all, you want to be comfortable and look good driving that car down the...
Continue ReadingIf you get into a car accident with a negligent driver, chances are you may make a claim with their insurance company. Unfortunately, large insurance companies, especially GEICO, try to make the process as difficult as possible to save money. Here are five secrets about filing claims and lawsuits against GEICO that they don’t want you to know. 1....
Continue ReadingThe manufacturers and sellers of goods are responsible for ensuring the safety of their products. Without standards protecting consumers from unsafe products, how would we have a functioning global economy as we have in 2021? Consumers need to know that the products they use are safe. While product liability rules apply all around the world, different jurisdictions have differing...
Continue ReadingAny auto accident is a traumatic experience, and the aftermath is liable to be stressful. This is even more true if you were injured and if there are any extra insurance problems. Uber auto claims with an injury fall into both categories. Here’s everything you need to know about Uber auto claims and potential Uber accident settlement amounts. What...
Continue ReadingWhen you need to file a personal injury claim in California, you need to first understand California’s negligence liability rules. This applies to car accidents and most other civil claims that hold individuals liable on the basis of negligence. Different states apply different rules in assessing liability for negligent actions. In contrast to jurisdictions that use contributory negligence, California...
Continue ReadingIf you sustained injuries in a personal injury accident, it can be a scary and stressful time. Understandably, you may be worried about who will pay your medical bills. However, you should be concentrating on your recovery, not concerned about your financial situation. One of the best things you can do after an injury accident is to retain an...
Continue ReadingIt is hard for many people to find the right lawyer for their case right away. Different people have different preferences. An attorney and their client must have a relationship of mutual trust. Without trust and a good rapport, a case can quickly fall apart. When looking for a lawyer, one of the things you should ask about is...
Continue ReadingLet’s face it, if you’re like most people, you probably either don’t trust or like attorneys. Attorneys definitely get a bad rap, which is somewhat deservedly so. But even if you dislike or distrust attorneys, you should definitely find a good one to help you with a California personal injury claim, because a good attorney will help you make...
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