Most personal injury cases settle before trial because trial is risky, expensive and time consuming. Most parties prefer estimating the reasonable trial value of a case and settling for that amount. Instead of a judge or jury determining whether an accident victim deserves money for injuries, the parties (i.e., the injured victim and the alleged […]
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Clients often ask me: How long do I have to go to the doctor after an accident? A victim of an automobile collision or other personal injury accident should go to a doctor until he recovers. The reason for this is twofold: 1) Going to the doctor (e.g., chiropractor, physical therapist, internist) will help the
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Depositions are a procedural tool attorneys use to learn about civil cases. Oftentimes in personal injury cases, the deposition of the plaintiff (accident victim) is the only deposition that is taken. The plaintiff usually gives testimony about how the accident happened; what injuries he/she sustained; and, the medical treatment he/she received. The deposition is important
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If you were recently injured in an automobile collision or slip and fall accident, you may be wondering: How much is my case worth? Who is responsible for my damages? In a previous video, I discussed who is responsible for paying damages after an auto wreck or other personal injury accident. This article will discuss how
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A victim of a Louisiana accident can make a lost wage claim against the defendants as part of the victim’s personal injury claim. For example, a person injured in a car accident can make a claim against the at-fault driver and his or her car insurance company for: a) pain and suffering; b) loss of
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