Personal Injury

A better question might be, “What isn’t involved in paralegal trial preparation?”. Trial takes the whole legal team into an intense, exciting, and stressful time, and trial paralegals juggle many responsibilities. Throughout the trial phases, the main thing for the paralegal is to be organized through many competing duties. Organization is key to making the trial run as smoothly as possible. The next most important…

Over the course of an average lifespan, most Americans find themselves in a situation where they consider hiring a lawyer. And almost as many Americans wonder whether hiring a lawyer is worth the time and trouble.

Lawyers can be expensive. Acting as your own attorney (“pro se”) doesn’t cost you anything, right?

Well, like so much about the law, it depends. If you find yourself thinking about hiring a lawyer, here are some questions to ask yourself.

Communication is what makes a team strong. It is important for you to have open and transparent communication with your lawyer and legal team. Be sure to make certain things known to your attorney. You may not think certain topics matter or want to avoid certain uncomfortable points of conversation. However, these topics could potentially have serious implications with your case. The short answer is…

What are the most common types of personal injury cases? As a personal injury lawyer, this is a question my paralegal and I get asked regularly. We have defined the three most common personal injury cases and provided tips should you find yourself involved in any of these situations. Car accidents are the most common type of personal injury case. However, I avoid calling automotive…

Like most areas of the law, the answer to the question “Should I file a lawsuit?” is not black and white but various shades of gray. If you believe you have suffered a loss and another party is responsible, a person has the option of filing a matter in small claims court without the assistance of an attorney. However, small claims court cases are limited…

If you are ever involved in a personal injury lawsuit, you will hear your lawyer or paralegal use the term “compensatory damages.” You might be wondering what that term actually means. Compensatory damages are also referred to as “actual damages.” It means the objective dollar amount needed to compensate (hence, the name) a plaintiff for the monetary value of what they either lost or incurred…

Every case is different, and the answer for your particular claim will be unique to the facts of circumstances of your case. However, here are

There are a lot of myths floating around out there about personal injury lawsuits. These misconceptions can make the process of being injured even more frustrating. Our team has debunked some of the more common myths we see. Take a look: Reality: The property owner is only liable if the owner knew (or should have known) about an unsafe condition, or breached a duty in…

After being in an accident, you may be asking yourself, “why should I hire an attorney?” It’s a valid question with a straightforward answer. It’s in your best interest because you’re not an attorney. The opposing side is an insurance company filled with attorneys that are trained to protect their client. We know what you’re thinking: “I can do it myself.” Hey, we respect the…

WHAT WAS THE COST OF YOUR MEDICAL TREATMENT? Sometimes, the answer is pretty straightforward, like the total cost of your medical bills or the number