In some cases, an insurance company representing the party who hurt you may make you a settlement offer before you have the chance to talk to an attorney. Do not take it without first speaking with an experienced Atlantic City personal injury attorney. Insurance companies make out-of-the-blue offers when they fear they have large potential…
According to a publication issued by the Internal Revenue Service, personal injury settlements and jury verdicts are not generally considered income and, therefore, are not taxable. However, some exceptions to this rule exist, so you should always work with an experienced personal injury attorney to understand how personal injury payments may affect your taxes.
Yes, you really need an attorney, and no, you do not have any reasonable chance of settling the case on your own for anything close to the amount of money you need and deserve. Atlantic City personal injury victims sometimes make the mistake of thinking they can just deal directly with the at-fault party, or…
It costs nothing to speak with an experienced Atlantic City personal injury lawyer about your case at an initial consultation. In that conversation, you can tell the lawyer about what happened to you, and the lawyer can give you an initial read on whether you have a personal injury case. You and the lawyer can also get…
To understand whether you have a personal injury case, it’s important to understand what personal injury actually is. In the legal context, a personal injury is harm caused by someone else’s careless, reckless, or intentionally harmful actions, for which the law entitles you to recover compensation from the wrongdoer. Personal injuries arise frequently in the…
You don’t have to suffer a specific type of injury to have the legal right to seek compensation from a wrongdoer under Pennsylvania law, although some injuries are easier to prove than others. Common injuries that personal injury lawyers represent clients in seeking compensation for include: Traumatic brain injuries Spinal cord injuries Broken bones Soft…
Of course. Understanding legalese can be confusing. We do our best to keep the legal jargon to a minimum when communicating with our clients, but we understand that some words we take for granted as normal may actually be confusing to someone without a legal background. Here are a few common words and phrases that…
It is always a good idea to know what to do after an injury before the injury actually happens. This can help you make sure you make the right decision at the time of injury and the days that follow. Your actions may affect your legal rights as well as your personal injury case. So…
It is virtually impossible to determine the value of a case right after an injury. The amount of money you should receive as compensation for a personal injury claim depends upon a variety of factors, some of which may take time and investigation to pinpoint, including: Medical costs; including doctor visits, surgeries, hospital stays, physical therapy,…
Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations outlines how long a person has to take legal action for damages resulting from a personal injury. Under most circumstances, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury, except in special circumstances, which may include: Delayed onset of symptoms: Sometimes an injury is not immediately apparent. This is often…