Legal Basics: Explaining Trial Procedures And Proper Behavior To Your Client

When you find yourself involved in a personal injury lawsuit you’re going to be fielding questions about the entire process. Personal injury lawsuits are hardly common events and most people outside of the legal profession only know them from daytime TV. However, there is a set structure and order to every lawsuit that you can simplify for your clients. What follows is a brief synopsis of one aspect, the trial itself.

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Step One In Any Personal Injury Case, Securing The Defendant’s Insurance Policy Limits

New attorney’s just beginning to practice personal injury law, must have a basic understanding of their state’s law on insurance claims handling, especially as it relates to the discovery of the defendant’s insurance policy limits. The rules that insurance companies must follow vary from state to state. Here are the rules insurance companies in California must follow.

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How To Settle A Personal Injury Case In Litigation

Step One: Determine how much you believe the case is worth. This requires you to determine the reasonable past special damages. How much of the medical bills are reasonable? For example, was the patient receiving both physical therapy and chiropractic treatment at the same time? How much of the past wage loss is reasonable, and can it be verified?

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Top Ten California Cases Every New Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer Must Know

These ten cases provide a good framework for lawyers new to the plaintiff personal injury practice.  The holdings from these cases are frequently applicable to almost every personal injury case.  They deal with a plaintiff’s burden of proof of injury, discovery traps, medical bill recovery, policy limits demands, accident reconstruction, and fee splitting arrangements among…

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Top Five Books Anyone Interested In Life As a Trial Lawyer Must Read

Interested in a career as a plaintiff personal injury trial lawyer? Helping people protect and advance their legal rights is a rewarding undertaking.  Before you start, take your time and make sure it’s a good path for your life. The life of a trial lawyer is filled with challenges, self discovery, hard work and the…

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