When you’re hurt, you want to just focus on your recovery and get the compensation you need to pay for that recovery. However, that compensation may be worth more than you initially think. If you have a serious, long-term injury, you may need to speak with your lawyer about the effects of your injuries. When calculating a personal injury claim, it’s important to think about the long-term effects, not just the current issues you’re facing. Luckily, your attorney understands that, and they can help you approach your claim the...Continue Reading...
When you get injured in an accident and file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party, you must gather evidence proving the defendant was negligent and caused your injuries. Hiring an experienced Dallas personal injury attorney from Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP can make your case run smoothly because they’ll help you investigate and build a strong argument.Many think eyewitness testimonies are the best form of evidence in a personal injury case because they give the judge and jury an outside perspective on what happened. One advantage...Continue Reading...
Social media is one of the most popular forms of communication in today’s society. Many of us use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share our thoughts and feelings with friends near and far. When using these social platforms, you may not realize how visible you are to the public. If you’ve been injured in an accident and you file a lawsuit, social media can affect your case.At Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP, we use social media to search for evidence on all negligent parties. We also counsel our clients to stay off social...Continue Reading...
Personal injury accidents cause devastating damage throughout a person’s life. If you’ve recently been injured in an accident, then you already know this. You probably understand how many medical bills you’re dealing with and how much they’re going to cost you, and you know that you’re missing out on work wages while you are healing from your injuries.However, you might not know how much total compensation you’re owed for your accident and suffering. You might not know how to calculate your claim’s value...Continue Reading...
Unless you’re a legal professional, you probably don’t know what happens in a personal injury lawsuit. Lawsuits are complex matters in which many things happen. If you are looking to file a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia, it will be useful for you to get an idea of how the process works.Personal Injury Claim vs. Personal Injury LawsuitWhen you’ve been hurt in an accident, there are generally two courses of action you can take: filing an injury claim or filing an injury lawsuit. Sometimes, injury claims turn into lawsuits. For...Continue Reading...
When you're injured in a serious accident, getting compensation is important to your recovery. However, there's one thing that may be standing between you and your compensation: your part in the accident. You may now be worried about your part in the accident that left you injured. Now, you may also be worried about a personal injury attorney taking your case. That’s why we’ve focused on what comparative negligence is, what it means for your claim, and how your lawyer can help.What Does Partial Fault Mean? First,...Continue Reading...
Your life after being injured in a serious accident could be dramatically different than it was prior to the incident in question. If someone else is liable for the cause of your injuries, they should be compelled to compensate you for their negligent actions. Thankfully, you will have the opportunity to bring them to justice when you pursue a personal injury claim. Continue reading to learn more about the steps you’ll take to begin the claims process. Step One: Contact Your AttorneyAny time you’ve suffered a debilitating...Continue Reading...
Personal injury claims can be complex, especially when you aren’t familiar with the legal process. The goal is to maximize your settlement and ensure that all of your damages are accounted for, but doing so will require solid evidence that proves negligence against the defendant. Whether you were injured in a car accident or a slip-and-fall accident, the process is the same.At The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo, our attorneys have an in-depth knowledge of personal injury litigation. Regardless of how you were injured, we can support you in...Continue Reading...
