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 be increased substantially. Most states allow counsel to give the jury special instruction regarding permanent […]
Before your case goes to court, you will have to make a deposition, which is testimony given out of court. During their depositions, plaintiffs commonly make mistakes that can damage their own cases. If you have to give a deposition, here is a list of the 15 most common mistakes Orange County personal injury lawyers […]
If you suffer an injury following a slip and fall accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries if the accident was due to someone else’s negligence. Negligence is the failure to use reasonable care resulting in harm to another individual. A slip and fall accident is common and can occur in […]
Insurance companies use a complicated process to evaluate claims. The claims manager will estimate the maximum potential value of your claim and set this money aside. The insurance company does not want to pay out the entirety of these reserves and will usually keep the actual amount in the reserve a secret. While these reserves […]
There is a chance that you will have to proceed to trial in order to recover damages if your Orange County personal injury lawyer cannot secure a satisfactory settlement from the insurance company. If this is the case, the party that caused your injury, not the insurance company, will be named as the defendant in […]
