Although most clients that win a personal injury case elect to take home a lump sum payment. Some of them opt for a structured settlement. What might motivate a plaintiff to request a structured settlement? (more…)
What To Ask Car Accident Witnesses
The case being made by the victim of a motor vehicle accident gets strengthened following the presentation of good evidence. Witness statements can be part of that evidence. Ideally, the witness given his or her contact information at the scene of the accident. Then the victim’s lawyer can speak with that same witness over the phone, or in person. (more…)
Use Caution To Avoid Improper Settlement Tactics
Insurance adjusters know the rules that they are supposed to follow. Unfortunately, some of them make a point of bending those rules. The claimant that plans to negotiate with an adjuster keeps that fact in mind, when dealing with that representative of the insurance company. (more…)
Specialties of Personal Injury Lawyers In Canada
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, then you have reason for consulting with a personal injury lawyer. Still, you should seek out an attorney that specializes in cases that are similar to yours. (more…)
Role of Lawyer In Dealing With Concerns Related To Car Accident Case
Even lawyers admit in the information that gets posted online, that when no one has been injured in an accident, and the available compensation is limited, it seems reasonable to settle, without using an attorney. Yet does that advice suggest that the Injury Lawyer in Mississauga ought to look more closely at his or her role in helping a client to navigate the claim process? (more…)
Negotiating For Settlement After Making First Party Claim
If your car were hit by an uninsured driver, then you would need to file a claim with your own insurance company. That is called a first-party claim. (more…)
Actions To Take If Infant’s Mother Gets Injured During Birthing Process
Most parents would like to think that medical science has advanced to the point where every delivery ends with a mother holding a healthy infant. Unfortunately, that is not the case. It makes sense to focus on birth injuries. What actions can parents take, if either the infant or the mother fails to survive the birthing process? (more…)
Words of Guidance On Answering The First Call From Adjuster
If you have just submitted your first personal injury claim, you may not know what your next step should be. Expect a call from the adjuster. Read on, for suggestions, regarding how to respond to the adjuster’s comments and questions. (more…)
What Is A Nuisance Settlement?
Adjusters use the term nuisance settlement when seeking to dissuade a claimant from going after an insignificant award. Adjusters do not want claimants to understand their right to seek an increase in the size of even a small award. (more…)
What Elements of Personal Injury Case Affect Negotiated Settlement?
Insurance adjusters assemble a large collection of facts, after completing their investigation of a given claimant’s case. Some facts get studied for a larger amount of time, during a study of a claimant’s case. The most thoroughly-examined facts are the ones that have the biggest effect on the final settlement. (more…)