Category: Legal Process

Legal Process

You may have heard about class action lawsuits in the news when pharmaceutical drugs cause injuries or data breaches of major corporations. But what, exactly, is a class action lawsuit, …

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You’ve come to a moment in your life that you never thought you’d experience: You need to hire an attorney. Many people have negative feelings about hiring an attorney, but …

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When your personal injury case ends up in front of a judge, jury, or mediator, they will often be reviewing your story against the defendant’s. However, cases can be strengthened …

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Just past the House and on its way to the Senate, H.R. 985 bears the optimistic-sounding name Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act, but its ramifications are unlikely to be …

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A deposition is a procedure outside of court where an attorney gathers information and facts from a witness. Information to be later used in court is called a discovery. The …

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You may have heard about so-called government immunity to liability lawsuits. Does this mean you can’t file a personal injury claim against a government entity or employee? Not necessarily. It …

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You might think that a lot of court cases are just disputes between a defendant and a plaintiff. However, in addition to opinions, there are facts about the cases that …

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There are a few different ways to settle your personal injury case, and your attorney will be able to help you decide the best course of action. While you’re working …

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If you’ve been injured or denied an insurance claim, you might want to hire a lawyer for legal advice or a possible lawsuit. Where do you look for the right …

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Heading to court can be a hassle. It can get expensive, and it’s time-consuming. For the possibility to settle out of court, consider writing a demand letter first. Demand Letters …

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It happened: Your day was rocked by a car accident, and now you’re up against the burden of fighting the insurance company for a settlement. The last thing you want …

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Before you can start rebuilding your life after your accident, you may have one more important decision to make regarding the way in which you will receive your settlement money: …

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Many factors come into play when negotiating an insurance company settlement after you have been injured in an accident. The bills you get to cover your injuries are only the …

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No matter the circumstances that led you to your personal injury case, your life changed as a result. You might have lost some of your income, accumulated a stack of …

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Trying to settle a personal injury claim is overwhelming. It can be stressful to get the money that you need and deserve after your accident. One of the only things …

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The United States Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling that underscores the value of appropriate expert medical testimony in cases involving injury and disability. In a case that had come …

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Many people have concerns that social media, while popular for millions, can cause problems when used inappropriately. But do these technologies pose a risk to the fairness of our legal …

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During an accident, it seems as if time stops. In that moment, it’s your every hope to prevent the car accident or work injury that wasn’t your fault. In those …

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A lawsuit filed in Indianapolis last month hopes to bring attention to a controversial practice that law enforcement in some states, including Indiana, has been using more and more in …

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In the state of Indiana, insurers are required to deal in good faith with their insured customers. Good faith means that the insurance company will not try to take advantage …

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How do you decide whether to settle your own claim or hire an attorney? The answer to this question depends on a number of variables, including the complexity of the …

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A personal injury lawyer should be called immediately when you’ve experienced an accident–or when you’ve been involved in any situation–that results in significant physical harm, whether this harm is temporary or permanent. By careful …

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After an injury, you’ll most likely be awaiting an insurance settlement for your losses. You dutifully submitted your claim, with all the requested documentation, and then waited patiently for the …

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Choosing the right personal injury attorney is a crucial step toward recovering from your injuries after an accident. Your head may be swimming with questions—so many that you may fear …

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When building a personal injury case, there’s a lot of ground to cover. Victim and witness testimony provides a detailed account of what happened, but the narrative is only part …

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An injury after an accident can have lifelong consequences. You have enough to worry about with your recovery; you want your attorney to handle the legwork of your case. When …

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After suffering an injury, you have enough to worry about. It’s doubtful that you’re looking forward to fielding questions from the insurance company and wading through piles of forms and …

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Suffering an injury-causing accident will probably cause you to focus on the here and now. You may be in pain, and the looming threat of medical expenses coupled with all …

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Have you been injured in an accident? Did someone else’s negligent actions or lack of action cause you or a loved one harm? It may be time to contact a …

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If you’ve been involved in an accident, hiring a personal injury attorney may be necessary so that you can recover damages. Many people are hesitant to contact a personal injury …

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After you have suffered a wrongful injury, seeking a personal injury attorney is a must. It’s important to choose the lawyer for you and your case. The myriad of cases …

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While the situations on TV legal dramas always appear shocking and extreme, there are many instances when a normal person may need a personal injury lawyer. You could be entitled …

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By Jon Noyes, Associate Attorney Recently, General Mills has come under fire for inserting clauses into its website’s legal terms that force binding-arbitration on its customers. Customers who joined General …

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If you’ve never hired an attorney before, keep this in mind: It’s a process. There are a lot of attorneys out there, all with varied backgrounds and case histories. And …

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Waiver and release agreements are often assumed to completely remove all responsibility for injury or disability. In reality, however, the way waivers are written and applied is significantly more complex. …

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Liable v. Guilty Most people are aware that in a criminal case, the judgment is either guilty or not guilty. In a civil case, however, the defendant is considered either …

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Before the Trial In a civil case, the allegations are presented in the form of a complaint which is filed with the court by the plaintiff. The complaint contains the …

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Arbitration and mediation are two related methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that are all too often confused in Indiana injury law. ADR involves methods of resolving disputes outside of …

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A recent Indiana Supreme Court opinion has clarified the role of an injured party’s ability to express opinions about their injury and what a defense medical expert can say about …

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Many large personal injury awards and settlement amounts are often paid in part by means of a structured settlement. The way structured settlements work can vary, but usually the paying party …

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When determining damages in personal injury cases, juries can factor in possible lost future earnings and potential future expenses to calculate a figure that reflects the actual known damages in …