What makes a good personal injury lawyer probably isn’t something that most people think about very often. And it makes sense. Unlike doctors and dentists – even auto mechanics and plumbers – you’re probably not going to need an injury attorney on a regular basis. At least we hope not!

But when you do have need of an injury lawyer, it’s a big deal. You or someone you love has likely been seriously hurt. Medical bills are piling up. Money has been lost due to an inability to work. Your life, livelihood, and [...]

When people get hurt or sick, they tend to chalk it up to clumsiness, bad luck, or just an overall unfortunate situation. It’s not fun or easy having to pay for medical bills or miss time at work, but there’s nothing that can be done about it.

Except that isn’t always true.

Sometimes another person or organization is responsible for harming you because they acted in a negligent manner. And when this is the case, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against them in court and receive compensation for [...]

Compensation in the field of personal injury law is a complicated subject. When someone is wrongfully injured, made sick, or killed, the cost for the victim and their family can climb well above their means. It’s clear that some amount of money is owed to them, but how do we determine what that sum is?

When deciding on the monetary amount for a personal injury suit, the cost is a matter of “damages” to the victim. Some expenses are obvious—money from a personal injury lawsuit should always cover any medical, funeral, and/or property [...]