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Monthly Archives: September 2011
How to Tell If an Insurer’s Denial Is Improper
If you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit, you may be dealing with an insurance carrier who denies your claims. Some policyholders have their claims rejected and do not contest or appeal them because they assume that’s the end …
The Role of Interrogatories in Your Personal Injury Case
If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence and are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit, you might be wondering what the process entails and what sort of questions you will have to answer. An Irvine personal …
Settlement Issues: What Does the Settlement Cover? Will There Be Any of It Left After Lawyer’s Fees and Medical Bills?
If you have suffered an injury due to an accident, you may be entitled by law to receive compensation in the form of lost wages, medical bills, and attorney’s fees. Your total settlement amount is affected by a lot of …
How Does Liability Affect the Value of My Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been involved in a personal injury accident, you may be wondering what the value of your case is and how much you can expect the insurance company to offer in damages and compensation. There are many factors …
The Settlement Process: What Happens Once an Agreement is Reached?
Prior to receiving a settlement check, there are a few things that you should be aware of regarding the process. Before any funds are dispersed, your Orange County personal injury attorney should inform you that you will be required to …
The Other Party’s Insurance Company Wants Me to Sign a Medical Authorization Form. What Should I Do?
Despite what an insurance adjuster might tell you, you are not legally obligated to sign a medical authorization form for the other party’s insurance company in order to claim recovery from a liability insurance policy. In fact, it is often …
“You had better accept this offer. It is the last one we’re making”
Watch out for this common bluff from insurance adjusters. The value of your claim is not time sensitive: a claim worth $40,000 today will likely still be worth $40,000 in the future. You should never let the insurance company pressure …
Signs Your Claim Is Being Wrongfully Denied
Some insurance policyholders are denied some or all of the money they deserve because they never question their insurer’s assessment of their claim, nor do they ever question or challenge what may be a wrongful denial of their claim. However, …
Factors that Affect Your Claim Value: Permanent Scars and Impairment.
The permanent results of your injury (i.e. permanent impairment or disfigurement) are a major factor in determining the value of your case. If you can prove you will be permanently affected by your injury, the value of your claim will …
How Depositions Can Be Effectively Used In Trial
In addition to using depositions to gather information, your Orange County personal injury lawyer will also use them as a trial tool. The following are ways that your lawyer can utilize depositions at trial for your personal injury claim: Impeachment. …
