Sometimes more than one recovery may be had from the same tragic accident. In a case handled by my late friend Bob Arthur, a self-employed structural engineer fell from a ladder and broke his leg. The injured plaintiff brought suit against the owner of business for failure to provide ordinary care in providing and holding…
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While many so-called personal injury lawyers “talk the talk,” very few really “walk the walk.” Few actually visit the scene of the crash, workplace accident or fatal injury. Few actually go to look at the official Court files on their clients’ cases. Few visit their clients’ homes. And few, if any, invite their clients and…
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Jury trials look so easy on television and in the movies. In “real life,” preparation for a jury trial takes many months. Every single piece of evidence is like a building block. The early investigation is like the”foundation.” Any missing bricks can be exploited by the insurance company lawyers and cause the entire structure to…
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Yes. Private contracts can shorten the time for claims or put requirements that can cause problems later on if you are not careful and do not seek immediate legal assistance from an experienced injury lawyer. For example in Holland America cruise line cases we are advised that the ticket provides that there must be a…
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One of the questions I regularly is asked is, “What do I do while my case is pending and my doctor has me off work ?” First, concentrate your efforts on getting well. Second, once you catch your breath after a crash or other major injury, think about what you CAN do during this time…
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