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June 1, 2011

Why Should I Retain Burton Hunter For My Personal Injury Claim?

...werful source of work for a good lawyer. There are more divorce cases than personal injury cases, and boy do people talk about impending divorce and custody cases. People are much more likely to go to a total stranger for a personal injury than for a divorce. People are quieter about their personal injury claims. They do not want to sound like a whiner and they do not want people knowing about their financial woes. Look at the Yellow Pages, and yo...

January 24, 2018

A Personal Injury Glossary: Negligence, Insurance, and the Rest

...sion and possible “slap on the wrist” of the carrier. 17. Contingent Fees: personal injury litigation and claim processing can be very expensive; thus, the most common fee arrangement is a “contingent fee”. These fees may range from 10% – 40%. No fee is taken unless there is a recovery. 18. Litigation Costs: These costs include filing fees, acquisition of records, depositions, experts, travel, etc. Cost can be huge and the cost of the litigation m...

February 26, 2020

SOME PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL PRACTICE TIPS

...your client questions regarding the bill and treatment received after the injury, was that injury present immediately after the “accident”, and if whether the total bills are a certain amount. You can get the bills and records admitted bot NOT regarding the reasonableness, necessity, and directly-related questions. A doctor must testify regarding the reasonableness of the treatment, that the treatment was necessary, and that the treatment was dir...

March 15, 2014

What to Expect in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Establishing a Personal Injury Case In order to prevail on your personal injury claim, you must be able to prove to the court that the defendant (responsible party) is responsible for your injuries. In most cases, this is done by showing the defendant’s negligence. To do this, the elements of negligence must be established based on the facts of your case. The elements of negligence are as follows: Duty of care — A reasonable person is held to a l...

June 26, 2013

More on “Why Hire a Divorce or Personal Injury Lawyer?”

...that critical beginning? The answer is that since you cannot file or try a personal injury lawsuit yourself, and since the carrier will not take you seriously if there is little potential you will file suit, it is a “no brainer” that you turn over the documentation and negotiation to an experienced lawyer. And that’s not necessarily the guy with the funniest t.v. ads. If you were an insurance adjustor busting his/her ass each day to keep up with a...

February 9, 2021

Personal Injury Claim Misconceptions

...ct your rights and your family’s. And, knowing the definitions of certain terms and practices can help you understand the process and work with your lawyer. Here are a couple of articles from our archives to help you understand these things: 30 SIMPLE FACTS ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM – Attorney J. Burton Hunter III : Attorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterlawfirm.net) . A Personal Injury Glossary: Negligence, Insurance, and the Rest – Attorney...

September 15, 2010

The Basics of Personal Injury Claims in WV

...osed head brain injury. So, also, lawyers who become adept at representing personal injury victims are not, per se, greedy or dishonest. Truth be known, lawyering is survival of the fittest, and the ones who do well are usually some of the brightest and most innovative in our profession, able to understand complex legal and medical issues. Some are motivated to help mankind, some to line their own pockets, and the vast majority a combination of th...

October 3, 2010

Common Sense Advice for the Personal Injury Claimant

...acquaintances and family, and even you, have preconceptions about personal injury claims, and lawyers. Please give us the benefit of the doubt that our values are similar to yours, and we will be asserting claims to what you are entitled to under the law. Never brag what you expect to be getting. 3. Some attorneys would have you cancel all your social media accounts, NOW, and I respect that opinion. What is not there cannot be used against you. 4....

December 24, 2012

Many Ways to Meet Your Lawyer – Personal Injury – Divorce – Civil Suits

...hinks “my doctor” is the PA (physician’s assistant). If you are a personal injury lawyer, just try to get your client’s specialist, neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon, or plastic surgeon, to write a page or two on your client’s medical history, diagnosis, prognosis, future treatment, and impairment. When you call, each time it is a different assistant. Most surgeons perceive NO obligation to help their patient get their life on track by helping to e...

July 14, 2020

The Framework for a West Virginia Personal Injury Claim

...In 21 Minutes Mr. Hunter busts some myths of personal injury claim processing in WV, auto collisions, accidents, rear-enders, texting while driving, drunk driving, insurance coverages, competitive fees, and so much more, from a perspective of over 40 years in the legal profession. He focuses on methods, process, and the best net results for the client, usually without filing suit. https://youtu.be/UHjp3jSV09M  ...