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The Insurance Company’s Duty to Defend in a Pedestrian Accident Case

Let’s say that I’m a motorist who runs into a pedestrian. Can the insurance company simply settle for the policy limits rather than defend me...

Initial Settlement Offers from Insurance Companies to Injury Victims

Is it safe to assume that the insurance company is always going to lowball you on their initial settlement offer? From my perspective and experience,...

Representing More Than One Person in a Pedestrian Accident Case

Would you be a conflict of interest to represent both the injured pedestrian and a family member who witnessed the accident? There is a potential...

Damages in Pedestrian Accident Cases

Could there be punitive damages for those at fault in your pedestrian accident? It depends on the circumstances, but there is a higher level of...

Government Liability in a Pedestrian Accident Case

Is there ever an instance where you might argue that a governmental body was at fault in the pedestrian accident case? Potentially. If you can...

If I’ve Been in a Pedestrian Accident, What Should I Do?

If you’ve been in a pedestrian accident, the main thing is to try to remain calm and check your injuries. If you can, try to...

Premises Liability vs. Automobile Accidents

How does a premises liability case differ from a car accident? The personal injury damages for medical bills, pain and suffering and the like would...

Calculating the Pain and Suffering of the Decedent

Determining how much pain and suffering the decedent experienced at the end of their life is always a gray area. One way it’s proven is...

What Kind of Damages Can I Expect from a Car Accident Lawsuit?

You can get your medical bills reimbursed. And if you have future treatment for injuries, you could request the value of what it will cost...

What If the Insurance Company Is Still Contacting Me after I Hire You?

From the moment I hire you following an accident, what is your role with the insurance company? As your lawyer, I would manage all contact...