Going to trial for the plaintiff in a personal injury contingency fee case can be expensive and demands lots of time. Months before the actual trial begins, you need to be asking yourself some fundamental questions. You must decide if you are willing to cover the case costs. You need to make sure that your…

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.

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.

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?

Are you about to begin a career as a personal injury lawyer? Before you start, sit down and read these rules, you will be working with them the rest of your career.

Good plaintiff’s lawyers come in all different shapes, sizes, personalities, and work styles. Here are a few common characteristics of some of the best plaintiff lawyers in America.