While any lawyer can go to trial, some lawyers have more experience than others in this area. In fact, trial lawyers often pursue additional training in client advocacy and may be more likely to take a case to court rather than settling out of it. Although a trial lawyer can certainly negotiate for a fair settlement outside of court as well, one of their greatest strengths is that they are not afraid to take a case to trial if the opposing party...
Whenever an accident occurs due to the negligence of one or more parties, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recoup the accident victim’s damages. However, “accident” is a broad term that can be used to describe anything from a motor vehicle crash to a workplace accident. Any situation in which one party suffers serious injuries—physical or mental—as a result of a dangerous or catastrophic situation may...
Video marketing is becoming extremely popular across every field, and the legal industry is no exception. For a more traditional field like law, the reasons to invest time, effort, and money into a video marketing campaign might not be immediately apparent. While dipping a toe in the world of video marketing can be daunting at first, attorneys and law firms that forego this strategy could be missing out on some of the serious benefits associated...
Personal injury lawyers help people who have been injured by the negligent or intentional conduct of one or more parties. Unlike criminal lawyers, personal injury lawyers practice in civil court and focus on seeking compensation for injury victims and their families rather than assigning a penalty for criminal actions. The areas in which personal injury lawyers practice vary widely, encompassing everything from car accidents to dangerous premises...
After a serious accident where one party’s negligence led to severe injury or death for someone else, calling a lawyer to discuss your options is a good idea. Some people might assume hiring an attorney is financially out of the question and don’t want to add hefty legal bills on top of what are often already hefty medical bills and wages lost due to the injury and recovery. However, the notion of heavy out-of-pocket legal costs after an...
Switching lawyers in the middle of a case can be complicated and stressful, but is sometimes necessary. It’s important to remember that the claim is after all your claim and not the lawyer’s; if an attorney is not meeting important expectations in competence, communication, or compassion, it may be wise to consider switching lawyers.
While this may result in additional legal fees, if you do not believe your attorney can win your case or will...
While any lawyer can go to trial, not all lawyers are trial lawyers. Trial lawyers pursue specialized training in client advocacy and have more experience in the courtroom than other attorneys that typically deal with out-of-court settlements. If your case is likely to go to trial or you simply want to be on the safe side, it’s a good idea to seek out a board-certified trial attorney in the practice area of your case; this ensures that you are...
Filing for bankruptcy can be a stressful and confusing process; from understanding eligibility requirements and the different types of bankruptcy to the process of actually filing, it can be hard to know where to start. Bankruptcy lawyers can help sort through the legal mess and even provide advice on how to rebuild your financial standing after the fact. If you’re finding yourself harassed by bill collectors and/or unsure how to pull yourself...