After a traumatizing car accident, physical injuries and property damage are not the only things you'll have to worry about. You’ll also have to think of the medical expenses, lost wages, and the cost of repairs to your car. Worse, depending on the severity of your injury, you may not be capable of returning to your job, which means no income for days, weeks, or even months.Because of this, it’s only natural you’ll want to seek compensation from the liable party. In Florida, this is usually done by filing a personal injury...Continue Reading...
If you’re injured because someone else was negligent, you may be entitled to monetary compensation equivalent to the loss you’ve suffered. This compensation covers medical bills, lost income, lost earning capacity, physical pain, emotional anguish, and all other ways the incident negatively affected your life.However, you don’t always recover as much as you are entitled to under the law. Insurance companies are usually more than happy to offer you a settlement that contains a payout for less than you deserve. So you might be wondering,...Continue Reading...
Most couples know that their marriage is over months, sometimes years, before they choose to divorce. During this time, it is important to understand the divorce process and what it might mean for you. Doing some research and planning ahead can help you get through your divorce smoothly and efficiently. It can make you feel empowered, so you can take the next steps into the future.You Want a Divorce in Texas: Now What?In the state of Texas, divorcing couples must wait 60 days after filing before the courts will finalize their divorce. This waiting...Continue Reading...
Calculating a personal injury settlement’s value is important when you need compensation to fund your recovery, but it’s a more complicated procedure than most people think. Our personal injury lawyers can help you not only calculate but substantiate your damages and negotiate a favorable settlement.In personal injury cases, the focus is receiving the proper compensation for the injuries and losses you’ve suffered. This can go into proving medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and so on.If you are looking to claim...Continue Reading...
Before you file your car accident claim, understanding state law is paramount. Without this information, it's easy to make a costly mistake. Fortunately, a lawyer can guide you each step of the way and help you navigate state laws and statutes that can affect the outcome of your claim.Hospital expenses are not the only things to worry about when you’ve been hurt in a car crash. Determining who is liable, who should pay whom, and by how much can quickly consume your life. This is where an experienced car accident lawyer can make all the...Continue Reading...
California law requires all motorists to carry insurance coverage for injury or death to people and damage to property. This is designed to ensure victims in a car accident can make a speedy recovery without going through lengthy court processes.Unfortunately, requiring drivers to carry insurance is one thing, but having them follow the requirement is another. This means there are people out there who drive without insurance, and if you are involved in an accident they are liable for, the chances for a full recovery become a greater challenge.In...Continue Reading...
A conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can come with serious long-term consequences. In addition to potential jail time and suspension or revocation of your driver’s license, the criminal fines that come with a DWI are devastating.If you are facing a DWI charge, you’ll want to evaluate all your possible options so you can choose the best course of action. This requires gathering as much information as you can and knowing how much a DWI will cost you.Habitual Offender StatusWhat does it mean to habitually offend? Typically,...Continue Reading...
When to Plead Not Guilty to a Traffic TicketTraffic violations are somewhat common, but they’re not always free of consequences. Our traffic ticket lawyers can help you fight for your case, so you don’t always have to pay a fine, receive driving record points, or suffer suspension of your driving privileges.If you’ve been ticketed in Colorado, you might think you should just pay it and move on. After all, it’s just a ticket and a small fine. If you can afford it, it should be all over, right?Not necessarily. While the short-term...Continue Reading...
