Do you have to pay taxes on your personal injury settlement? Believe it or not, personal injury lawyers get asked this question a lot. The answers are discussed below. (more…)

It might seem silly to suggest that a jury could play a role in an out-of-court settlement. Yet that is the case, because, during negotiations, each side tries to guess what a jury would decide, if the case were to go to trial. (more…)

A former patient that has pursued a medical malpractice claim should hire an attorney. The complexity of such a case aids creation of a situation in which the chances for winning increase greatly, if the plaintiff has hired a legal representative. (more…)

In a personal injury case, negotiations can go on for quite some time. Once the 2 sides have settled their dispute, the claimant awaits the arrival of a settlement check. (more…)

Some personal injury lawyers charge a retainer fee. Yet others have chosen not to seek such a payment. Arguments have been made both in favor of and against the practice of charging a retainer fee. (more…)