Q: I was involved in a motor vehicle accident (car accident). I was injured and my children were injured. I settled my case with the attorney. But, my children’s case still isn’t settled. Why not? A: Settling cases for minors…
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Medical Records: Why do they matter?
I have had a couple of people contact me lately and tell me that they were trying to settle their cases without hiring an attorney. But, they were confused. The adjuster refused to settle without them signing a medical authorization…
FAQ: When do I hire an attorney?
Q: I was involved in a car collision and feel like I am hurt. When should I hire an attorney? A: This is a good question. All good questions have an answer that starts with “It depends.” This is no…
Go to the Doctor After A Car Accident!
I have had quite a few people call me lately wanting to talk to me about their car accident that is 2 or 3 months old. I ask them about medical treatment and I get the same response: I haven’t…
Multiple Policies on 1 Car
This has come up a few times lately in my personal injury cases so I thought I would discuss it with you. Here is the scenario: Bob is driving his Aunt Sally’s car. Bob is 25 and has an insurance…
What makes a trial lawyer?
This is always a fascinating argument. Here is the debate out of Memphis, TN from my friend James Ferrell. This is simple from my perspective. First, if you want to call yourself a trial attorney, you need to try cases….
Police reports are not evidence
This is a topic that comes up often. In fact, I hear it not just from clients, but also from many insurance adjusters. They tell me that the police report is admissible evidence that my client did something wrong. The…