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What Happens If You Refuse a Settlement Offer?

Negotiating a settlement after an injury or wrongful death can be intimidating. Is their offer good enough? How do I decline a settlement offer? Will something bad happen if you say no? While it is natural to feel ambivalent about turning down money for your injuries, negotiation is an integral part of reaching an agreement that m[...]

Date: January 19, 2024 / Verdicts & Settlements
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What Can I Get for an Uber Settlement Amount?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident involving an Uber® driver, you may feel frustrated. Through no fault of your own, you may be dealing with mounting medical bills, dwindling bank accounts, and uncertainty about the future. If you’re considering legal action, you may be wondering, “What can I get for an Uber settlement a[...]

Date: October 28, 2022 / Verdicts & Settlements
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Can I Force My Insurance Company to Settle?

Car accidents happen in the blink of an eye. One minute you’re driving down the road and the next your vehicle is spinning out of control. If you are found at fault for causing the accident, your auto liability insurance should pay for the injuries of others in accordance with your policy. When you have responsibly paid your premiu[...]

Date: October 14, 2022 / Verdicts & Settlements
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Several Studies Show Significantly More Money in a Settlement if you Hire an Attorney

No one ever expects that they'll become an accident victim as they go about their day, but it can happen -- no matter how much you try to avoid it. You find yourself in the hospital after someone made a bad decision that resulted in a collision, fall, or impact. Now you have medical bills, lost wages, physical impairment from your in[...]

Date: May 4, 2022 / Verdicts & Settlements
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What Are Non-Economic Damages in a Settlement?

What Are Non-Economic Damages in a Settlement? Immediately after being injured in an accident, you will be confronted with making important decisions. These decisions will affect the settlement value of your case. For example, waiting too long to seek medical treatment and not consulting with an attorney early on may be detrimental [...]

Date: November 3, 2020 / Verdicts & Settlements
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A $289 Million Verdict Shakes up Monsanto—Signals Good News for Roundup Victims

As consumers, we expect the everyday products we buy off store shelves to be safe. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Thousands of people who bought the popular weed-killer Roundup believe that the product gave them cancer. And on August 10, a jury agreed with the first of the cancer victims to have their day in court. [...]

Date: September 11, 2018 / Defective Products / Product Liability / Verdicts & Settlements