After an accident, injury, or dispute, you might be presented with a “release of liability” (also known as a waiver or release form) by an insurance company or the other party involved. While the document may seem straightforward, it often includes legal jargon, fine print, and clauses that are not …

One of the most common dilemmas after an accident is deciding whether or not your injury is serious enough to hire a lawyer. Some injuries may seem minor at first but can develop into something more significant over time. Others–such as brain injury–may have immediate and obvious impacts on your …

In a personal injury claim, it can be pretty straightforward to calculate medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. But what about things that are not so easy to calculate, such as the physical pain that you endure or the emotional suffering that disrupts your life? Pain and suffering can …

The loss of a loved one is an emotional experience, and when that loss is due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, the situation can become even more distressing. When someone’s negligence or misconduct causes a person’s death, a wrongful death lawsuit can be brought. What some people do not …

Well over 90% of personal injury claims are settled before they even go to trial. Your personal injury lawyer might talk to you early on about the steps in a typical personal injury lawsuit and mention “settlement.” However, you may be confused about how that differs from going to trial. …