2015

3 Tips For Making Mediation Successful For The Plaintiff

If you’re in the midst of a legal battle, you may be concerned about how it will end. This can be a challenging time for all of the people that are involved. However, there is a specific time that you work towards ending the uncertainty of your case and being able to get on with your life, and this is at mediation. The court requires the plaintiff and the defendant to meet to work towards settling a case at this meeting.…

What Can an Attorney Do to Overcome Bias against Motorcyclists after an Accident?

It’s no secret that there are biases against motorcyclists. The stereotype of the wild, reckless biker started way back in the 1940s and has continued to evolve through news accounts and popular movies ever since. That negative bias can carry over into the legal arena when a motorcyclist has been injured, making it harder for them to receive a fair settlement. What can your attorney do to combat this bias if you’re a cyclist who has been involved in an accident?…

How You Can Recover From The Emotional Damages Of A Car Accident

After a car accident, you will likely have physical injuries that will need treatment and you may even have scars. But while the body can usually heal with the right treatment, the mind is more difficult to treat. While you certainly deserve to be compensated for any medical bills if you did not cause the accident, you should also consider the impact that the accident has had on your mind when suing and recovering.…

Evaluating The Strength Of Your Medical Malpractice Case

Should you instigate a medical malpractice case when you believe that a doctor’s negligence led to your injuries? The law allows you to do this, but in practice, it’s best to review the strength of your claim first. For example, you probably have a weak case if your situation meets any of these three conditions: The Injury Has a Minimal Impact on the Quality of Your Life One of the things the court will consider is the impact the injury has made on your quality of life.…

Social Justice Through Civil Litigation

While justice is often not provided by criminal courts, victims can seek compensation in civil court with the assistance of personal injury attorneys such as Bangel, Bangel, & Bangel. When large financial settlements are awarded in personal injury cases, government officials are given incentive to correct failures in community policing and other social ills that affect the local population. Example of social justice through civil litigation include the following: Wrongful death litigation in criminal court…

Lawsuit Or Worker's Compensation?

If you have been injured on the job, you are entitled to worker’s compensation. This insurance is available to all almost all workers from their very first day of work and is completely paid for by the employer. Once you accept worker’s compensation, you usually will not be able to sue your employer, but there are exceptions. Read on for more information on when you can file suit against your employer for injuries sustained on the the job.…

Knowing When And How To Protect Your Rights - Proper Times To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney

For most people, suffering a serious injury will change their lives in unpredictable and difficult ways. If you’re going through such an event, it’s important that you don’t allow your better nature to run away with you and get in the way of you receiving the compensation you deserve. While it’s natural to want to give people the benefit of the doubt, if your future is at risk, you need to be prepared to act to protect it.…

Bought Your First Motorcycle? 3 Tips To Keep You Protected While You're On The Road

You bought your first motorcycle. Now your friends and family are telling you how dangerous they are. It’s true that riding a motorcycle increases your risk of being involved in a traffic accident. According to statistics, more than 55,000 people are injured on motorcycles each year. However, there are ways to protect yourself. Take a look at this list of precautions that can keep you safe while on your motorcycle.…

Domestic Violence You Can't See And Can't Prove: How Lawyers And Other Professionals Can Help

The hardest thing about surviving domestic violence that is not physical or sexual in nature is trying to prove that it happened or is still happening. When you decide to divorce your partner for reasons of domestic violence, you will undoubtedly get a judge that asks for medical records or pictures of your injuries. Because courts cannot see the domestic violence you have suffered, it may be dismissed, but there are ways your lawyers can help you and your case.…

3 Key Considerations In Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney

Being in a car accident can be frustrating and overwhelming. You sit there trying to figure out what to do and how to make the most of your situation. There are a million things going on all at once. To make sure you get the medical treatment you deserve and your vehicle is fixed properly, consider some of the following when looking for a personal injury attorney. Look for someone who specializes in your issues.…