Negligence Law Suits - Liens
Posted on February 10, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
When we first speak to a potential client, or concerned family member, we always ask:
- “Is your loved receiving Medicare or Medicaid benefits?”
- “Is your health insurance provided by your employer?”
- “Were you injured on the job?”
These may seem like strange and somewhat irrelevant questions but they are essential for determining whether to file a lawsuit.
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Posted on January 30, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Often times trying to negotiate a reasonable settlement with the insurance company is a waste of time. More and more insurance companies are taking a very aggressive stance in settling accident claims. Certain carriers have a reputation for making unreasonably low settlement offers, even if the injuries are severe. Often times the insurance companies use pre-lawsuit negotiations to find out as much as possible about you, your lawyer and your doctors. This can result in the unfair advantage to the insurance company not to mention a complete waste of time and effort for you. For these reasons, it may be advantageous to file a lawsuit immediately and then continue negotiating the claim if possible. Once a lawsuit is filed, the court will set certain deadlines including a trial date. These deadlines, and in particular a trial date, can help motivate the insurance company to make reasonable and diligent attempts to settle the case.
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