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How to tell substance from style in personal injury lawyer marketing
All the personal injury lawyers will tell you that they are the best, but what makes them feel this is true? It's got to be more than hope and a big ego. Some awards are given only after earning them with a proven track record at winning court cases, or a certain threshold of verdicts or settlements achieved. Others are given out if you write out the check correctly. If you're looking for a lawyer you've probably seen a lot of hype and hyperbole; here's a guide on what you should look for when hiring someone to help you with your case. Doing the right research before you sign the contract can save you a lot of frustration down the road.
The biggest reason to hire a personal injury lawyer for your claim
It's pretty simple: accident victims with legal representation typically walk away with a higher settlement than those who go it alone. Insurance companies don't want to go to court, and if you hire an attorney who has a solid track record in court, they take notice. Bill Coats of Bill Coats Law in Bellingham, WA talks about how good lawyers help their clients in this article.
The top thing to do before discussing your car accident with the insurance adjuster
Since everything you tell them might be used to downplay the accident and reduce your claim, it pays to talk to an attorney before negotiating with the insurance company. So how to choose the right one? Lawyer Bill Coats in Bellingham, WA discusses key characteristics of good lawyers in this article.
This story is giving me heart palpitations from second-hand adrenaline.
On Monday night in Hialeah, Florida, three would-be carjackers attacked two women at a Tom Thumb gas station. The suspects rushed the two vehicles with guns drawn, and the first woman was able to jump into her SUV and lock the doors. At this point they ran for the second vehicle, a small red convertible. One of the suspects got into the driver's seat, but that's when the owner of the car, 21-year-old Angie Padron reached inside and DRAGGED HIM OUT.
Go here for crucial information about personal injury claims in Miami
I think jokes about dads being inept caregivers are kind of dumb in general, but I guess dads are statistically more likely to own remote-controlled cars, so the joke is probably apt in this case. I can theoretically see how this video of a baby being dragged around in his Bumbo seat by a toy pickup truck is funny, but as a fun-hating safety freak, I couldn't breathe while watching it. Somebody give this baby a helmet, please.
If you need to file a lawsuit to get a fair claim, this is the key to winning over jurors
Empathy. Bellingham, WA car accident attorney Bill Coats writes about how even the toughest lawyers win cases using emotion and empathy.
Fetch me my smelling salts; these kids are going to kill me.
How is fault determined when no one is driving? And other questions autonomous vehicles will raise
In the next few decades, we might be riding cars that drive us, leaving us free to completely distract ourselves with video screens and any other tasks than driving. Projections from some studies show that this could reduce accidents by 90%. Bill Coats Law takes a look at what implications autonomous vehicles have for personal injury cases.
Hit by an autonomous vehicle? How fault may be determined
How could you sue a driverless car! Once these vehicles hit the road en masse as projected - 10 million by 2050 - accidents may go down but they won't go away. Bill Coats Law of Bellingham, Washington writes on issues for car accident claims where fault is disputed by the machines.