If you’ve chosen to pursue a lawsuit, you should have a good sense of what you’re getting into from beginning to end. You should especially be aware of the steps involved in entering the final stages when the other side’s attorneys or insurance company make an offer on a settlement. While your attorney will handle […]

When you pursue a lawsuit, particularly a personal injury one, expenses are bound to pile up on top of the medical bills and everyday necessities. It can especially bite hard when you (or, if you’re an attorney, your client) are incapacitated and unable to work. In that event, it can be a wise decision to

When you file a lawsuit, you should go into the process knowing that even as you pursue a final settlement, you still have bills and other expenses to pay. This is especially true with personal injury lawsuits, wherein you may be unable to work while you recover and accrue mounting medical bills besides. But there’s

The difference between pre-settlement and post-settlement funding is all in the name. Pre-settlement funds are received before a decision is made in a court case, while post-settlement funds come about only after the verdict is handed down. By far the biggest difference is that pre-settlement funds are calculated based on the projected amount of the

A big concern—if not the biggest concern—of any personal injury lawsuit is money. Not just the settlement you and your lawyers are pursuing, but the costs of living and legal fees as well. If you’ve been injured to the point of finding it difficult to make things meet in the meantime, it might be time

Are you retaining clients as often as they retain you? There’s an old business notion that it costs far less to keep a customer than it does to find a new one—and it’s true. While you should always be drawing in new business, it’s just as important to keep your client base consistent. And it’s

Every personal injury case is unique, but insurance companies look for some consistent factors to determine each case’s value. Police reports, evidence of injuries, lost wages, and other elements will serve as critical support to your claim. Without adequate documentation, your settlement may not come out to a sufficient value. Discover the factors that can

As any experienced attorney will tell you, litigation process expenses can add up quickly. Whether you’re hiring investigative experts or expensing additional discovery efforts, the cost of strengthening your client’s case shouldn’t come out of your pocket. To avoid falling into personal financial debt and to continue their efforts for their client, legal representatives often