The most common mistake injured parties make regarding settlement negotiations is having an arbitrary dollar amount fixed in their minds.  It is smart to go into a negotiation with a reasonable target range, but not necessarily a drop-dead number. Furthermore, it makes little sense to go into a settlement negotiation… CONTINUE

Most personal injury attorneys use bare-bones materials such as copies of police reports, medical records and bills. When we’re dealing with serious cases, we need to show our level of commitment by providing the defense with hard-hitting and impactful evidence. I like to use animations that truly show the severity… CONTINUE

There are normally many opportunities to try to settle your case before trial.  In most personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the day of the incident. In some cases, we may try to settle without filing a lawsuit. This is possible when we have enough… CONTINUE

Q: What elements are needed for a “big” personal injury settlement? There are many possibilities. Some of the common elements in cases that settle for significant dollar amounts are: Severe physical or emotional injuries; Death; Strong evidence that one or more defendants are responsible; Responsible parties with significant assets, cash,… CONTINUE

Trials can be very exciting and dramatic. They can also be an excellent means of seeking and obtaining justice. However, trial outcomes are inherently uncertain. The main reason parties choose to settle cases is that settlements provide certainty and closure on the client’s voluntary terms.  Even a favorable trial verdict… CONTINUE