Types of Damages in a Lawsuit
When you've been wronged or suffered harm due to someone else's actions, filing a personal injury lawsuit can be a way to seek justice and compensation. In legal terms, the compensation you may receive in a personal injury case is referred to as "damages." It's important to understand the...
Continue ReadingTechnology: Friend or Foe?
A recent case out of Middletown, Ohio made headlines this week about a man’s pacemaker providing information that may ultimately land him in jail. Ross Compton told investigators that he was sleeping when a fire started in his house. Mr. Compton explained that he had just enough time to pack...
Continue ReadingEstates, Personal Representatives, and Wrongful Death Claims
DO YOU NEED AN ESTATE TO PURSUE YOUR CLAIM? In many states, including Alabama, in order to bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of a deceased loved one, you must first be appointed the personal representative of the estate of the deceased person by the local probate court. If...
Continue Reading5 Tips for Testifying At Your Deposition
As a plaintiff in a lawsuit, you may have to give a deposition. A deposition will record your sworn, out-of-court testimony. The opposing attorney will primarily be asking the questions, and your answers will be recorded by a court reporter. Depositions are a critical point during any lawsuit as...
Continue ReadingDon’t Wait to Call a Lawyer After an Accident
One of our responsibilities as a personal injury law firm is to eliminate any obstacle that stands between you and getting the help you need. Here are a few ways we do that: We offer a contingency fee arrangement, which means you don’t pay us anything unless we get money...
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