Do all lawyers that advertise that they handle personal injury cases actually do so? The answer is no. So, as a consumer, what should you be looking for when you are about to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Personal Injury Law Articles
Some Questions You May Have Regarding Motorcycle Safety
With summer weather at its peak, it is the perfect time of year for men and women to jump on their motorcycles and ride. But a motorcycle ride, while fun and exhilarating, can be a dangerous endeavor if not approached safely. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran motorcyclist, it’s never a bad idea to …
Dangers of Backyard Trampolines
According to a study conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were 91,870 trampoline-related hospital visits in 2001. Of those injured on or near a trampoline, about 93 percent were less than 15 years of age, and 11 percent were less than 5 years of age. These injuries commonly involve damage to the head or neck.
Be Careful of Not Being Clear in Depositions
The following is an example of a deposition where a client of ours was testifying how she fell and got hurt. The problem was, she wasn’t being very clear in her description. Although this is a very difficult case which we were nonetheless able to successfully settle, this particular client did not help her cause.
More Tips On Hiring The Best Personal Injury Lawyer For Your Case
Tips On Hiring The Best Personal Injury Lawyer For Your Pennsylvania Accident Case
The Reasonable Client
Often clients call my office and feel they are entitled to get me immediately on the phone. However, sometimes that’s simply unrealistic. So, it got me to thinking, what is a reasonable client?
A reasonable client should not yell, demand or give me or my staff ultimatums.
A reasonable client should make their own decision about how …
Urban Myth About The McDonald’s Coffee Case: The Truth About Why Fast Food Restaurants Sell Scalding Hot Coffee
Customers want their coffee served hot.
Stella Liebeck from Albuquerque, New Mexico, was severely burned by McDonald’s coffee in February 1992 while in the passenger seat of her grandson’s car. Liebeck attempted to remove the lid of the coffee cup in order to put cream and sugar in the coffee. The car was stopped. As she …
How to Find a Lawyer
This article outlines the basic things you need to know about finding a lawyer.
How Much is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?
This article by Stuart A. Carpey describes what factors are involved in evaluating any Pennsylvania personal injury case, and how the various parties do that, including insurance companies and attorneys.
Overview of Instructions for a Defense Medical Examination
OVERVIEW OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR DEFENSE MEDICAL EXAMINATION A.K.A INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION
This type of Medical Examination is scheduled at the request of the insurance carrier which they have the right to do under Court rules. This physician may be called to testify for the insurance company at your trial. The examination findings will be admissible into …
