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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...

December 2, 2011

Personal Injury Client Misperceptions

...those greedy people they read about who are looking to get rich from their personal injury claim. Once I explain to them the elements of a personal injury claim, they become comfortable with that, and I have never had a client complain that I got them too large a settlement or asked me to accept only $80,000 of a $100,000 settlement offer. 2. Clients are surprised that the other guy’s insurance company will not pay their bills unless they are read...

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...

August 17, 2014

A Personal View of How to Find the Best Lawyer

...to word of mouth), in a small town, for an attorney to market herself for personal injury, family law, bankruptcy, and civil litigation. At best, the person seeking a lawyer in the Yellow Pages has one page or maybe a “double truck”, spread of two pages, attesting to the lawyer’s experience, dedication, and ability to “bring home the bacon”. My “Big Book” add is above. I am told that Duffy is the best part. Since there is a lawyer on the “bad sid...

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...

March 15, 2014

FAQ

...ave a “dark side” when properly done. It works great in family matters and personal injury and civil disputes. Not so, however, in criminal matters, where prosecution usually negotiate plea agreements without a “middle-man”. I prefer mediation where each party has a lawyer trained in mediation, where the mediator is an experienced attorney, and where “everything is on the table” and the parties address all disputed issues. When that wonderful comb...

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...

March 15, 2014

Preparing to Meet with Your Personal Injury Attorney

...d in this checklist. General information and documentation related to your injury may include: Name and address of the ambulance company Name and address of the hospital you were taken to The dates of the incident that caused your injury The dates that you were taken to the hospital/emergency room Names and addresses of the doctors or chiropractors that examined you Names and addresses of any witnesses to the incident that caused your injury Dates...