Note: This Table of Contents lists the the topics covered in the book Winning Your Personal Injury Claim. If you are serious about representing yourself or if you just want to be able to better monitor your attorney's handling of your personal injury case, you should strongly consider ordering the complete book. For a listing of the excerpts of the book included in this site, go to the site map

• Chapter 1 - What to do After an Accident
  At the Scene of the Accident
  Emergency Room Treatment
  Beware the Friendly Insurance Adjuster Don't Sign Anything!
  

• Chapter 2 - Should You Hire a Lawyer?
  Can You Handle Your Case Without a Lawyer?
  The Best of Both Worlds
  Handling Your Case Without a Lawyer.
  Handling Your Lawsuit Without a Lawyer.
  

• Chapter 3 - The Personal Injury Attorney and You
  Finding a Personal Injury Attorney
  The Initial Consultation
  The Attorney's Fee Agreement
  Dissatisfaction with Attorneys
  Changing Lawyers
  Who Needs Lawyers?
  Keeping Your Lawyer on His Toes
  

• Chapter 4 - The Various Kinds of Injury Cases
  Protecting Your Child's Rights After an Accident
  Fall Down Accidents ("Slip and Falls")
  Medical Malpractice
  Products Liability
  Intentional Injuries
  Food Poisoning Cases
  Psychological Injuries
  Worker's Compensation
  

• Chapter 5 - Medical Treatment for your Injuries
  The M. D. v. the Chiropractor
  Physical Therapy
  "Good Injuries"
  

• Chapter 6 - The Settlement Process
  Placing a Monetary Value on an Injury
  Alternate Dispute Resolution
  

• Chapter 7 - The Lawsuit Process
  The Lawsuit Deadline - Statutes of Limitations
  Choice of Trials
  Choice of Venue
  Post-Suit Battles
  

• Chapter 8 - The Discovery Process
  Ending the Sneak Attack
  Interrogatories and the Request for Production of Documents
  Depositions
  The "Independent" Medical Examination
  

• Chapter 9 - The Trial
  Preparation for Trial
  Voir Dire - The Trial Begins
  Opening Statements
  Your Case
  Direct Examination
  Cross Examination
  Re-direct and Re-cross Examination
  Medical Testimony
  Loss of Earnings and Earning Capacity
  Loss of Consortium
  The Burden of Proof
  The Defense Case
  Comparative Negligence
  Assumption of Risk
  Causation
  Objections
  Closing Argument
  Jury Instructions and Deliberations
  The Verdict
  The Appeal
  

• Chapter 10 - Understanding "Tort Reform" - Tough Insurance Choices
  Limited Tort v. Full Tort
  Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
  Other Coverages
  "Tort Reform" - A Perspective After Five Years.
  

• Chapter 11 - Insurance Fraud and Other Problems
  Ambulance Chasers
  

  APPENDIX - WORKSHEETS AND SAMPLE FORMS
  

      Note: This Appendix lists the worksheets and sample forms available in the book, "Winning Your Personal Injury Claim". To purchase a copy of this book, click here.
  

  Form 1       Car Accident Worksheet
  Form 2       Fall Down Accident Worksheet
  Form 3       Contingent Fee Agreement
  Form 4       New Client Letter
  Form 5       Authorizations To Release Medical Records
  Form 6       Opening Letter To The Insurance Company
  Form 7       Opening Letter To The Defendant
  Form 8       Medical Records Request (To Doctor)
  Form 9       Medical Records Request (To Hospital)
  Form 10     Injury and Treatment Worksheet
  Form 11     Questions For Depositions, Statements & Trial
  Form 12     Complaint - Car Accident
  Form 13     Complaint - Fall Down Accident
  Form 14     Request For Production Of Documents
  Form 15     Client Letter: "Independent" Medical Examination
  Form 16     Interrogatories - Car Accident
  Form 17     Interrogatories - Fall Down Accident
  Form 18     Motion To Compel Discovery
  Form 19     Order For Discovery
  Form 20     Voir Dire Questions
  Form 21     Jury Instructions
  Form 22     Release