According to a recent report by CNN, at least 40 U.S. veterans died waiting for appointments at the Phoenix, Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care system, many of whom were placed on a secret waiting list. The secret list was part of a half-baked scheme designed by Veterans Affairs managers in Phoenix who were trying to hide the […]
No, I’m not talking about folks like Wyatt Earp looking for bad guys. I’m talking about watchdog citizens protecting the public’s pocketbook by exposing corrupt corporate practices. In one recent case, an Alabama nurse was awarded $15 million for blowing the whistle on fraud committed by a national home healthcare company where she was formerly
Attorneys who represent persons injured due to the carelessness and negligence of others usually handle these cases on a contingency fee basis. That is, the attorney will be compensated by receiving a percentage of the money that the client receives from an insurance settlement or jury verdict. Although the percentage formula may not change, the
In every jury trial in which an injured person seeks recovery for injuries resulting from a car crash or other harm committed by the negligence of others, the testimony of witnesses is needed to prove the case. Some of these witnesses can testify based on their viewing of the car crash. Others are physicians and
Persons who have been injured in a car crash or other form of negligence committed by other persons often encounter difficulties in dealing with the insurance company for the at-fault party. If the insurer refuses to offer a reasonable amount of money to pay for medical costs and lost income, the injured person will generally
Like all citizens, attorneys must obey a jury summons. This means that they must obey a court order compelling them to sit on a panel of prospective jurors. But attorneys are usually not selected from among the panel to serve as a juror in any particular case. Why not? Because the lawyers representing the parties
Can you provide me with a sample of your fee agreement? (Ask for a full explanation of your fees and costs, and how they are calculated.) How many years have you been handling personal injury cases? How many years of trial experience do you have? Do you also have experience representing insurance companies in personal
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Feel free to interview more than one attorney. Don’t hire an attorney who rushes you to sign a fee agreement without fully explaining the terms of the fee agreement. Do not hire an attorney who does not have significant trial experience. Try to find an attorney who has not only represented injured persons but has,
Everything an experienced personal injury attorney does is focused on the fact that the case may end up in trial before a jury. Now, the vast amount of personal injury cases settle without a trial; however, good settlements are only obtained if the attorney demonstrates to the insurance company that he or she is willing
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Most attorneys who handle personal injury cases are willing to work on a contingent fee basis. This means that the client does not pay any attorney fees until and unless the attorney obtains a monetary recovery either by way of settlement or after a trial. Normally, in other types of cases, attorneys work on an