Have you been injured in an accident in the Reno and Las Vegas area and filed a personal injury claim with your insurance company? You may be wondering why accident settlements take so long. What happens if you reject the settlement offer? Can you re-open a claim after you have settled? Read below as our team at De Castroverde Accident […]
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You’re driving home or walking on an icy sidewalk when suddenly, the worst happens — you have an accident. While your initial focus is rightly on feeling better from your injuries, at some point you may consider obtaining legal action to seek compensation for the injuries you’ve suffered. Many routes to compensation are available, and it may seem easy to […]
Dangerous or flawed products cause many injuries to people each year. You, as a consumer, can protect yourself when you sustain an injury due to a faulty product from a company. Our De Castroverde Personal Injury & Accident Lawyer team wants to help you understand product liability, including your rights to protect yourself. What Is Product Liability? Product liability refers […]
If you are injured due to someone else’s actions, your personal injury case may include charges for gross negligence. Gross negligence occurs when a person so recklessly fails in their duty of care that they seem to knowingly risk others’ safety. The consequences of gross negligence in a personal injury case vary depending on the facts of the case. Typically, […]
Why Grass Clippings Are Responsible for Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles rely on fine balance and a certain amount of friction between the tires and the road to remain upright. When debris like grass clippings, gravel, sand, and wet leaves prevent the motorcycle tires from direct contact with the road, the driver can quickly lose control at high speeds, with devastating results. If you or a loved one was injured […]
Personal injury attorneys get paid from a settlement if they charge what is called a contingency fee. Once you receive your settlement check, you must subtract some or all of the following expenses: Your representative’s attorneys’ fees The cost of fighting your case Medical liens Taxes What Are Attorneys’ Fees? Attorneys’ fees are the amount you pay a lawyer for […]
If you want help learning how to negotiate a personal injury settlement, you can ask a lawyer to walk you through the steps, which include: Collecting proof of your injuries and the at-fault party’s liability Calculating the monetary worth of your injuries and losses Determining how much of your losses the at-fault party should cover Sending a demand letter to […]
Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Among the important questions to ask before hiring a personal injury lawyer are: Have you handled cases similar to mine before? Will you keep me updated on my case’s progress? What happens if we run into difficulties? What kind of fee agreement do you usually use? How much do you think my case is worth? How long will my case […]
The stages of a personal injury claim often go as follows: Hiring a lawyer Collecting evidence Asking for compensation Negotiating a settlement Going to court (if necessary) Stage One: Hiring a Lawyer The best way to protect your right to seek compensation and ensure you’re pursuing it in the right way is to consult with a personal injury lawyer as […]
What is Fair Compensation for Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Case
What is fair compensation for pain and suffering in a personal injury case depends on each case’s specifics. Your personal injury lawyer can ensure you ask for enough compensation to: Cover both the physical and psychological disruption to your life Account for the suffering you have already endured Account for the suffering you will likely endure in the future What […]