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Kentucky Attorney Explains COLOSSUS

What is COLOSSUS? The name sounds ominous, like something you should stay away from. This is the name of the computer program used by part of the insurance industry to systemize and minimize the amount of the settlement on your personal injury case. COLOS... Read >

Accident Victims Want to Know if the Insurance Company is Really on Their Side

You cannot turn on the television without seeing a commercial about an insurance company. You can more than likely fill in the following blanks: "You are in good hands with ...", "...is on your side", "...the good hands people", "like a good neighbor.... Read >

Three Ways an Accident Attorney Can Get Paid

There are three common ways an attorney can get paid when they represent automobile accident cases. They may agree on a contingency fee which is a percentage of what is collected when the case has settled. A flat fee is another means of payment. It is ... Read >

Are Accident Victims Better Off Settling or Going to Trial

The age old question for a plaintiff attorney is whether to advise your client to accept the offer made by the insurance company or roll the dice and take the case to trial. Is this the best and highest offer you are going to get? Is it the bird in the ha... Read >

What is an MRI?

If you have been injured in an accident the most important task you have is to seek medical attention immediately. After your injuries have been treated and your condition has been diagnosed you may be ordered by your physician to get more tests. One of... Read >

Attorneys Need to Know it All

This may seem obvious to you, but as an attorney not being aware of a critical fact and being broadsided by it by the defense attorney at trial is not fun. It is not fun for your attorney and in the long run will diminish the strength of your case. You c... Read >

How Do I Choose The Lawyer That Is Right For Me?

Believe it or not, not all lawyers are the same. Every lawyer is different and handles a case their own way within the bounds of the law. When choosing a lawyer, first and most important, you should be comfortable with that lawyer. It is the same situatio... Read >

Should Accident Vctims Keep Records?

If you have been in an accident you will need to keep records of several things to insure your attorney has the all the information he needs. Having all information and records will increase your chances of a fair and just settlement. You need to keep... Read >

Two Ways Your Accident Case Can Be Delayed

If you are a victim of an accident one of the most frustrating things is how long it takes to actually get to a fair settlement. Insurance companies tend to delay cases in an effort to wear the victims down and settle the case for less. I have listed a ... Read >

Five Beneficial Tips to Remember in Property Damage Claims

After almost 20 years of representing accident victims I have recognized how difficult it is for accident victims to achieve a fair and just settlement. The following tips will help you receive a fair settlement for your vehicle 1. Should I have my own... Read >

Four Tips to Remember in Property Damage Claims

There is nothing more frustrating than working with an insurance company after an auto accident. When your car is badly damaged, many insurance adjusters may consider it a "total loss". Other times, they might offer to repair the car. This depends on w... Read >

New Technology by Auto Makers to Reduce Accidents

It seems that every time you turn around there is something new and exciting available for new cars. It was at one point new and exciting to get a radio in your car. Now not only do you have a radio but it is a satellite radio with the capability to bro... Read >

Treatment Options for Scarring After an Accident

As an accident victim there are many questions that pop up after an automobile, motorcycle, truck or bicycle accident. Some of the most common are; "How badly am I injured?" "Is my car totaled?" "Do I have enough insurance to carry me?" "Will this acc... Read >

Auto Makers Creating Designs to Decrase Pedestrian Fatalities and Injuries

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) January1st and October 31st are the two most deadly days of the year for pedestrian fatalities. Autumn is the season for the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities. The three ... Read >

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Frequently Effects Accident Victims

When people hear the term "post-traumatic stress disorder", commonly referred to as PTSD, they usually think of military personnel, usually soldiers who have seen active duty or seen battle are what the general public think when they think of when they he... Read >