From the moment you’re injured in an accident, a clock starts ticking. It’s a race against your state’s statute of limitations, or the period of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit before it is no longer valid. Statutes of limitations vary by state, ranging from one to six years. This may sound […]
Before rejecting a settlement offer, it’s vital to understand how it could affect your personal injury case and the next steps for seeking the compensation you need and deserve. Depending on the circumstances of your case, rejecting the first settlement offered by the insurance company could benefit your case in the long run, and our […]
Unethical Attorney Practices Legal marketing has become ubiquitous in today’s society, with billboards and advertisements for lawyers seemingly everywhere you look. While these advertisements may promise favorable outcomes and substantial compensation, it’s important to recognize that the best lawyer for your case may not necessarily be the one plastered on a billboard. Attorneys often advertise […]
After you have been injured in an accident, you can expect to receive medical bills much sooner than an insurance payout. You’ll need to consider how to pay your medical bills while awaiting a settlement, particularly if you have a disputed personal injury claim. If Craig, Kelley and Faultless LLC is handling your claim, our […]
A herniated disc injury can have a long-lasting, debilitating effect on your physical health and quality of life. Every herniated disc injury has variable factors that influence the amount of money that an accident victim may seek in compensation. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to “How much is my herniated disc case worth?” It depends […]
After suffering a debilitating personal injury in an accident, a disabled individual may rely on government assistance programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The money from a personal injury lawsuit settlement or a jury award could adversely affect the eligibility for such government assistance programs if the money is not handled correctly. You […]
A truck accident can leave you with serious injuries that prevent you from working for an extended period or leave you permanently disabled and unable to return to work. You may be entitled to pursue compensation for present and future lost wages due to your injuries as part of a personal injury lawsuit. Keep reading […]
Most people are unfamiliar with subrogation. It’s a legal term. If you have a personal injury claim, understanding the concept of subrogation rights is important. It may affect your financial recovery after a personal injury accident. If you are injured in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence and your health insurance company covers […]
Traditionally, a government has sovereign immunity from lawsuits, meaning it cannot be sued except in certain situations. Indiana, like other states, has adopted laws that allow legal claims to be brought against the state and local governmental agencies. However, the individual who wants to pursue legal action against a government agency must give the government […]
If you are injured because of another person’s negligence but do not have the money to pay your medical bills, you might consider signing something with the doctor that promises you will pay them later out of the proceeds of your personal injury claim. After all, you need care now, and your claim may take […]
