Claimants must negotiate with the adjuster at the defendant’s insurance company, or hire an attorney to take on that particular task. Plaintiffs need to confront the opposing party, the defendant in a courtroom. For that reason, few claimants choose to become plaintiffs.
Continue ReadingWill The Defendant Pay The Legal Fees If I Win A Lawsuit?
If you win a case and the opposing side does not pay your attorney fees, it can be frustrating. While the court will reimburse you for your legal expenses, it is still helpful to understand how this happens so that you are prepared if this situation arises again in the future.
Continue ReadingQuestions To Ask Before Working With An Injury Lawyer
Should you hire an attorney? It’s a question that can be hard to answer. But if you need the help of an injury lawyer in Calgary, it’s worth knowing how to find one and what questions you should ask before making a final decision about your case.
Continue ReadingHow Much Does It Cost To Take The Injury Claim To Court?
If you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s important to know exactly how much your case will cost. The cost of taking your personal injury case to court is different for every person and depends on many factors, including the nature of the injuries and health care needs.
Continue ReadingWhat Does The Insurance Company Need To Investigate Your Claim?
The insurance investigation is the first step in the personal injury claim process, and it’s important to be prepared for it. You’ll want to make sure your documents are neatly organized; your statements are on point and you have everything ready to go when your adjuster arrives.
Continue ReadingHow Will The Insurance Adjuster Assist You With Your Injury Claim?
If you’ve been injured, the last thing you want to do is deal with an insurance adjuster. You want to focus on your recovery and getting back to normal as soon as possible. But there’s one person who can help: The insurance adjuster who handles your case. Here are some things about them that you […]
Continue ReadingMore About ‘Intervening’ And ‘Superseding’ Causes In An Injury Case
In a personal injury case, the plaintiff must show that the defendant’s negligence was a proximate cause of his or her injuries. This means that there must be a direct link between what happened and how it affected you. An “intervening cause” is not necessarily a superseding cause. In many cases, an intervening cause is […]
Continue ReadingKnow About The Importance of Summary Judgement In An Injury Claim
In a personal injury case, there are many moving parts for both sides. One of them is the motion for summary judgment. This is an opportunity for the defendant to argue that no matter what evidence your attorney presents at trial, it will not prove that you were responsible for their injuries. If the judge […]
Continue ReadingHow Do I Serve The Defendant In A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be wondering how to serve the defendant. The process of serving the person responsible for your injuries is complicated, but it’s important for your case to move forward. There are a number of things that can happen as part of this process: from wrong addresses on […]
Continue ReadingTypes of Personal injury Damages And Compensation
If you have found yourself injured in a personal injury accident that could have been prevented, then you will want to understand your rights as a victim and file your claim as soon as possible. The legal term for a personal Injury compensation is known as damages. It is important that you find a good […]
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