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Can You Sue: Determine When To File A Lawsuit

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…

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What Are Compensatory Damages?

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…

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How Long Does A Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?

One of the most common questions we get from new clients is, “How long will my case take?” Like everything else about the law, the correct answer is, “It depends.” As you go forward with your case, it helps to know the difference between a claim and a lawsuit. What is an insurance claim? Most lawyers will first try to negotiate with the insurance company…

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