OPENING STATEMENTS Jury trials begin with the attorneys’ opening statements. Your lawyer addresses the jury first. The defense lawyer can...

SELECTING THE JURY An important stage in the course of a jury trial takes place at the very outset of the proceedings, namely, the voir...

If the personal injury case does not settle shortly after conclusion of the depositions, it is time to begin preparing for trial. It is...

Exaggerating You should not exaggerate your injuries or losses, but you should not hesitate to explain fully all of the injuries and...

Stopping Answers Another key to a successful deposition is to know when to stop answering. Often the defense lawyer uses the deposition...

The operation was successful, but the patient died. This is how a litigant feels after getting a judgment against an uninsured defendant...

CHOICE OF VENUE Often there is a choice of counties in which the lawsuit may be brought. This is known as choice of venue. For example,...

If you are relying on a recent change by the legislature in the statute of limitations, be sure to research whether the change applies...

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Jury trials are expensive and painful affairs. Alternate dispute resolution (ADR) techniques try to ease...

It is not unusual for a lawyer to make a settlement demand without consulting first with the client. The opening settlement demand is...

Depositions Insurance companies know that jury verdicts, even for legitimate and substantial accident injury claims, are often much lower...

Once the insurance company has finally made you a settlement offer, be prepared to say no. It is very rare for the first offer to be...

April 24, 2013 SNAKE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY 1400 N. PROVIDENCE ROAD SUITE 5055 PHILADELPHIA, PA19151 ATTN: 0.J. Kildum, CLAIM...

October 19, 2013 GOOD HANDS INSURANCE COMPANY 1400 N. PROVIDENCE ROAD SUITE 5055 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151 ATTN: N. SURANCE, CLAIM...

You can expect that, the first time you speak with the insurance company’s claims representative about settlement, there will be some...

Be sure to send organized copies of your medical bills and reports with your settlement demand letter. Arrange them in chronological...

MONETARY ASSESSMENT So you are probably asking yourself at this point how the lawyers and insurance adjusters figure your settlement...

Holding Out for a Better Settlement The willingness you and your attorney have for holding out for top dollar is another important...

The Settlement Process The vast majority of personal injury cases ultimately are resolved through settlement, rather than through trial....

The Defendant The personality and actions of the defendant are yet another important factor. If the defendant’s actions were particularly...