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...

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...

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

Last month we discussed SEPTA’s use of video to ward off fraudulent claims.  This month we’ll discuss a case in which the insurance...

INJURY SEVERITY The severity of the injury greatly influences the settlement offer, as will the characteristics of the individual. For...

PLACING A MONETARY VALUE ON AN INJURY Unless you have been in many accidents and sued many times, you probably have no idea of the amount...

THE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CRISIS The insurance industry, in conjunction with business groups and medical associations, attempts to. blame...

Suing George Zimmerman:  Money Damages for Wrongful Death George Zimmerman’s troubles are far from over.  Aside from threats to his...

MEDICAL TREATMENT WORKSHEET If you have been injured in an accident, resulting in blindness, vision impairment or any other kind of...

Abraham Lincoln and the Ten Commandments of Cross Examination During his years as a trial lawyer, Abraham Lincoln took on his share of...

This blog continues our exploration into the variety of ways clients find the best personal injury lawyers. The selection of a lawyer may...

Have you ever wondered, after hearing about a multi-million dollar jury verdict, about the fairness of the jury? Have you questioned...

Do you think that businesses that serve alcohol should be liable if one of their customers injures someone while driving drunk? Dram shop...

Some people simply object to compensating those injured in accidents with money—for any reason. As a matter of principle, some may feel...