How Long Do Car Accident Cases Usually Last?

The settlement phase, during which your lawyer and the insurance company decide on a fair offer of compensation, can last anywhere from three months to a year and a half for a relatively simple rear-end auto accident. For example, if you were hit from behind, experienced some pain and sought treatment with one to two … Read more

On Guard – How to Defend Against Insurance Adjuster Tactics

Insurance companies are in the business of making money, not giving it away. Their adjusters are trained and rewarded for reducing settlement amounts any way they can. They may appear friendly and concerned while really trying to lead you to say your injury isn’t that serious. With a few precautions, you can dodge some of … Read more

Five Ways to Help Your Lawyer Win Your Auto Accident Case

Report the accident immediately to the nearest police department. The police will arrive at the scene and write up a report including how the accident happened, who the witnesses are, and the insurance details of the other party. But, don’t rely on the police to write down all the details for you. Ultimately, you need … Read more