Court Notification If you filed a lawsuit before settlement, you must file a legal document with the court advising that the case has...

It is absolutely unethical for a lawyer to fail to immediately notify the client of any settlement offers. Even if the offer is extremely...

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

Some doctors are not very receptive to changing their records. They may take offense that a lawyer or litigant is asking them to change a...

The best way to convince an insurance company to settle is by accurately and completely documenting both the severity of your injuries...

Your Strategy Experienced plaintiff’s lawyers know that in cases involving serious injuries, full value will probably not be offered...

Insurance Company’s Strategy The insurance companies often have a big bargaining advantage over you. The money rests in the company’s...

Settlement Conference The final opportunities for settlement occur after a settlement conference and at the courthouse steps. Judges...

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...

At the time you send the settlement demand letter, the insurance company is operating with incomplete information. You have selectively...

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....

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...

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