If a close family member has passed away as the result of the negligence of a third party, you may want to consider filing a wrongful death claim. Unlike criminal prosecution, a wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit that allows family members to receive damages for the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, winning a wrongful death claim is often difficult. Here are three factors involved in proving a wrongful death claim.…
Read More »Multi-million dollar lawsuits over auto accidents capture news headlines, sometimes giving the impression that car accident attorneys are becoming rich from personal injury claims. Most auto accident claims, however, don’t make lawyers rich. Unless you’ve suffered lifelong debilitating injuries, your car accident attorney won’t likely become a millionaire from your claim. Here’s a look at what they might make, based on average figures. (The exact amount they earn for handling your claim will vary.…
Read More »It’s a typical day – which means you’re busy taking the kids to school and running a million different errands. You’re getting through your day without incident when all of the sudden, you’re blindsided by a minor fender bender or other accident in the parking lot. If you’ve never been involved in a parking lot accident before, you might be confused about who is at fault, and what you need to do to ensure you’re protected.…
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